what outside activities help you get into an art college?
i want to get into an art college to pursue art. I have gone to summer art programs, attended art shows, and go to an art high school. Will all this help me get into an art college?
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Craig’s Answer
Back when I went to college, outside activities were not as important as they may be today. I also did not start with art school as I was unsure of my abilities and had no idea what I wanted to do with my future. I went to a liberal arts college and minored in art with a major in English. I then decided I wanted to be an artist and went to art school taking art classes only (I believe in undergraduate art school you still have to take math, english, history etc. in order to graduate - that was covered at the liberal arts college) in order to get into graduate school. I graduated with an MFA in 1977. In all cases regarding art school, the main emphasis was what the admissions folks thought about my portfolio. It is my feeling that you will be accepted for your artistic ability, your original creativity, and your knowledge and usage of art materials and tools. Since your outside activities all have to do with art, I'm sure they will be taken into consideration, but the bottom line (especially regarding graduate school) is your body of work. I hope this helps and best wishes for an artistic future.