Admission to the Specialized Visual Art Program is competitive and the space is limited.
Therefore, admission decisions are based on:
• an assessment of the applicant’s portfolio
• an interview
• personal essay (min. of 150 words – to be handed in separately with application)
• academic standing.
Applications for Grade Nine will be
DUE: January 13, 2010
Fax to: 416 393 0067
Mail to: Central Technical School
725 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2R5
(If you meet all of the requirements you will be mailed an interview time)
Interviews will be on: Week of January 26th, 2010
Location: Art Centre (located on Lennox - one block south of Bloor - off Bathurst)
Phone: 416.393.0070 extn. 20100
Website: ctsartcentre.ca
E-mail: michael.porco@tel.tdsb.on.ca
Applicants who have completed an equivalent Grade 9 program in another secondary arts institution may apply for advanced standing and may be placed directly into second year.
Applications for September begin in early spring. Late applications will be accepted space permitting. Application forms must be complete and include a minimum 150 word personal essay, as well as official transcripts from secondary institutions
A decision regarding admission will be mailed out shortly after an applicant’s interview.
The personal essay is intended as an introduction of yourself to The Art Centre’s interview committee. Your essay could include such topics as; what inspires you as an artist, a brief description of your life, and how you came to this point in your life. We want to get a good idea of who you are by reading your words.
The portfolio is a very important part of the application process and applicants should take care to ensure that their work is presented as strongly as possible. The Art Centre, is looking for a demonstration of visual awareness, creativity and technical skill. Applicants should choose pieces for their portfolio which demonstrate the nature, scope, and direction of their work.
Applicants should give special attention to the following guidelines when preparing their portfolios:
• The number of pieces in an applicant’s portfolio will vary depending on the manner in which the applicant works. Generally, the Admissions Committee would like to see a minimum of ten (10) pieces.
• Portfolios should be brought to the interview.
• Two-dimensional works may be presented in their original form. Large three-dimensional pieces or any works on a large scale should not be brought to the interview but represented through photographs.
• An applicants portfolio must be the applicants own original work. It can include modifications and variations of existing work.
• Applicants should organize their work and set it out so that it shows development over a period of time or group it according to type.
• Applicants should bring their sketchbooks and journals. School assignments and independent explorations will also be helpful to the Admissions Committee.
• Applicants must keep their presentations neat and simple. Work should not be matted or framed.
• If an applicant includes slides, photographs, or CD’s they must include a list stating; the materials used, size of the piece and date.
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