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We understand that the process may be intimidating.
Please know everyone has unique talents and skills and an equal chance.
Your attitude will determine a lot of your success.
Lastly, we do not expect anyone to have prior architectural design experience.
applications have closed For 2025 - 2026 School year.
applications have closed For 2025 - 2026 School year.
ARCHITECTURE and VISUAL ARTS
ARCHITECTURE and VISUAL ARTS
are DIFFERENT PROGRAMS and have DIFFERENT pre-screen processes.
are DIFFERENT PROGRAMS and have DIFFERENT pre-screen processes.
Expectation of honesty:
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 or anything prompting you with questions, phrases, hints, or providing any grammar, spelling, or editing assistance. Drawings and written responses should be wholly your own.
Do not seek outside sources [like the internet, mom|dad, ChatGPT] of any kind.
DO THIS TASK COMPLETELY INDEPENDENTLY.
Do not share your responses with anyone.
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.
LINKS FOR ARCHITECTURE PRE-SCREEN > > >
The form has a section at the bottom with the Google Slide Template, and it will force a copy.
FAC Architecture Pre-screen Form
DRAWING PORTION:
DRAWING PORTION:
WRITTEN 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.
Prepare 4 quick sketches:
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 wood, plastic, or metal chair turned at an angle. Include seat, back, and legs.
Follow the instructions carefully:
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 form of the objects.
Do not include text or graphic patterns on the objects. Simply pay attention to and draw the forms, proportions, and perspective. DO NOT INCLUDE TEXT.
When done with the sketches, photograph or scan them. Do your best to keep the images as clear and bright as possible. DO NOT USE EDITING PROGRAMS TO MODIFY THE IMAGES.
Do not sign the work on the front, do not put your name on the front.
Do not throw these away; we will want to see them at the in-person audition.
Open the FAC Architecture Google Slide template [linked in the Pre-screen Form], make a copy, and save it as First name Last name [please use exactly the same name 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.
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