Razor's Edge Shark Talent Audition and Portfolio Information

Shark Gold and Musical Theatre Auditions:

Students are encouraged to audition for the singing group Shark Gold! Students should slate and perform a one-minute selection from a musical and a one-minute selection from a song by an influential artist from the 1950s-1980s. Immediately following this portion of the audition, you will meet with Shark Talent Coordinators and Shark Talent Representatives for a brief, interview to discuss your individual academic and artistic goals. The interview is an opportunity for the us to get to know you as well as an opportunity for you to address any questions you may have about the Shark Talent program. Please note that the audition is closed to outside observers.

Art: Portfolio Presentations

Portfolio:

Craftsmanship and clarity of information are important in the portfolio presentation. The portfolio should include 10-15 high quality photographs of works from your high school or college level foundation courses and electives. Work should demonstrate the ability to draw from observation, elements and principles of design and/or spatial organization, surface, and form. Works should also display an understanding of design, composition, and express unique and innovative visual approaches.

Label each piece with all the following information:

Item number (1-15, as listed on Project Description Sheet, provided below)
Your name
Medium/materials
Year executed
Image sizes should be 1-3 MB per image or less
Acceptable file formats: JPG, TIFF, PDF.
Please email your documents to Dan Gelbmann, gelbmann@nova.edu, with "art portfolio submission, Last name, First Name," as the email subject line.

Artistic Statement:

Your statement of intent should not exceed one typed page
The Statement of Intent/Artist Statement explains why you are interested in becoming an art and design major at NSU and what you intend to do as an artist/designer. It should:
- describe your specific artistic interests
- explain how your artistic interests are reflected in the submitted artwork
- include a statement of your goals as an artist/designer
Be accurate in spelling, grammar, and word usage. Please use a legible typeface set at 12pt, double spaced with 1” margins on all sides of an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper.
Acceptable file formats: PDF or .doc or .docx

Dance Auditions:

Students should perform a 1-2-minute solo in the style of their choice. Immediately following the solo portion of the audition, you will meet with Shark Talent Coordinators and Shark Talent Representatives for a brief, interview to discuss your individual academic and artistic goals. The interview is an opportunity for the us to get to know you as well as an opportunity for you to address any questions you may have about the Shark Talent program. Please note that the audition is closed to outside observers.

Dress Code: Dance attire with solid colors is preferred. Long hair should be secured away from the face. Please no dangling jewelry or watches.

Music Auditions:

Theatre Auditions:

Students should slate and perform two contrasting Monologues, one comedic and one dramatic. Students can also choose to perform a Monologue, and a song from a Musical. Monologues and songs will be timed, so be aware of your time limits. No more than sixty seconds each. Immediately following the audition, you will meet with Shark Talent Coordinators and Shark Talent Representatives for a brief, interview to discuss your individual academic and artistic goals. The interview is an opportunity for the us to get to know you as well as an opportunity for you to address any questions you may have about the Shark Talent program. Please note that the audition is closed to outside observers.

For more information, contact Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A., at gelbmann@nova.edu.

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