audition requirements
We understand that this may be intimidating.
Please know that everyone has unique talents and skills and an equal chance.
Your attitude will determine a lot of your success.
We do not expect anyone to have prior architectural design experience.
applications are CLOSED For 2024 - 2025 School year.
PLEASE NOTE: An error in our portion of the application is not allowing recommender email addresses to be entered. Therefore, we will NOT utilize recommendations for this year's review process.
Expectation of honesty:
The responses here are expected to be wholly your own. You should receive no assistance of any kind. This includes but is not limited to: anyone else prompting you with questions, phrases, hints, or providing any grammar, spelling, or editing assistance. Drawings should also be wholly your own.
Do not seek outside sources [like the internet] of any kind.
DO THIS TASK COMPLETELY INDEPENDENTLY.
Do not share your responses with anyone.
ARCHITECTURE and VISUAL ARTS are DIFFERENT PROGRAMS and have
DIFFERENT pre-screen processes.
After completing the FAC application in Backpack, please complete and submit the FAC Architecture Pre-screen Form which includes both drawing and written portions of the pre-screen process.
FAC Architecture Pre-screen Form
FAC Architecture Google Slide Template
DRAWING PORTION:
WRITTEN PORTION:
Google Slides, created using the FAC Arch. Google Slide Template, are to be uploaded in the FAC Architecture Pre-screen Form [both linked above on this page].
Watch this video showing how to photograph the sketches. [Created by and starring RStockham - Former Instructor for Architecture Foundations 1H]
Open the FAC Architecture Pre-screen Form [linked above on this page] and follow the directions carefully. Below is a list of vocabulary with definitions and examples for your reference [Vocabulary List: Principles and Elements of Design].
Prepare 4 quick sketches:
Sketch from real life on 8 ½ x 11 plain white copy paper with a regular #2 pencil the following:
A pot or pan for cooking - using value only, no outlines.
A pair of open scissors - using line only, no value.
A place setting after you have eaten.
A portion of kitchen cabinets with both upper and lower cabinets and counter.
Follow the instructions carefully:
Sketch from real life, not photographs or memory.
Spend no less than 5 and no more than 15 minutes on each sketch.
These are not intended to be finished works of art. DO NOT ERASE ANYTHING.
FILL THE PAGE. Scale the objects up or down to fit the page. Think about the composition of the page.
Put things under a light to help generate shadows and accentuate the shape of the objects.
Do not worry about (or include) text or graphic patterns on the objects. Simply pay attention to and draw the shapes, proportions, and perspective.
Photograph or scan the sketches.
Open the FAC Architecture Google Slide template [linked above on this page], make a copy, and save it as First name Last name [please use exactly the same one as on the application].
Upload images of sketches into the appropriate slide, fill in the blanks, and be sure to include a brief reflection.
Arch Principles and Elements.pdfPlease only apply to the Fine Arts Center if you can commit to following the application and audition instructions, checking your email and your Backpack account regularly, and showing up to your audition time if you are offered an audition.
In order to receive an audition with us, you must be a student in good standing at your school. We will look at your discipline record and grades to ensure that you will be a successful student in the rigorous, independent learning environment of the FAC.
*Students who will not be attending a GCS High School next year - Charter School, Home School, Private School, Virtual School:
Charter school students within a district that has chosen to partner with Greenville County Schools, private school students, and home school students are eligible to participate in assigned FAC programs on a space-available basis with regularly enrolled in-district students having priority. Students who attend/are planning to attend a non-GCS High School may audition; however, priority for admittance will be given to students who attend/are planning to attend a GCS High School. GCS students will be granted admission first, and if there are remaining spots in the program, they will be offered to non-GCS students based on their audition scores.
Charter school students within a charter district that has not chosen to partner with Greenville County Schools will not be allowed to attend the FAC.
You are responsible for confirming that your class schedule will not conflict with the FAC schedule. We will not allow students to leave FAC early or arrive at the FAC late due to your school's class schedule. Please ensure that there are no conflicts before applying to the FAC.