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Seniors applying for the Seal of Arts Excellence must put together a portfolio. Each arts area has specific component requirements. Below are arts-specific checklists to keep you on track to completing your portfolio.
Click the drop-down menu to see the checklist and resources for your arts area.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Dance
Dance
Make a copy of the Dance checklist here
Resume - Template Here
Name and Contact Information
Educational Experiences
Accomplishments, Awards, and/or Notable Performances/Presentations
Extracurricular Arts Activities
Community Service and/or Work Experience in the Arts
Artist Statement (1 page 12 pt font)
Why you chose to create your portfolio/ study dance
How your musical experiences inspire your future
Specific experiences or people important to your growth as an artist
Your personal philosophy of being a dancer
Solo Performance Video
Unlisted YouTube Video - range of 1-5 minutes
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Choreographer
Notable Facts and/or Program Notes
Reflection on Performance
Reflection on Artistic Process
Small Ensemble OR Contrasting Solo Performance Video
Unlisted YouTube Video - range of 1-5 minutes (2-16 performers)
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Choreographer
Notable Facts and/or Program Notes
Reflection on Performance
Reflection on Artistic and/or Collaborative Process
Original Choreography
Unlisted YouTube Video - range of 1-5 minutes
Solo, small group, or large ensemble
Written Reflection
Title of dance, music (title, composer, and performer), genre or style of dance
Reflection on choreographic choices, use of media, props, costuming
Reflection on Artistic Process
Music
Music
Make a copy of the Music checklist here
Resume - Template Here
Name and Contact Information
Educational Experiences
Accomplishments, Awards, and/or Notable Performances/Presentations
Extracurricular Arts Activities
Community Service and/or Work Experience in the Arts
Artist Statement (1 page 12 pt font)
Why you chose to create your portfolio/ study Music
How your musical experiences inspire your future
Specific experiences or people important to your growth as an artist
Your personal philosophy of being a musician
Solo Performance Video
Unlisted YouTube Video - at least 1 minute
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Composer
Notable Facts and/or Program Notes
Reflection on Performance
Reflection on Artistic Process
Small Ensemble Performance Video
Unlisted YouTube Video - at least 1 minute (2-16 performers)
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Composer
Notable Facts and/or Program Notes
Reflection on Performance
Reflection on Artistic and Collaborative Process
Evidence of Creative Musicianship and Musical Excellence
Original Composition, Arrangement, Improvisation, Conducting, or Teaching Video
Written Reflection
OR
Participation in Four Significant Musical Experiences
Documentation for each (photo, scan or certificate, signed letter from person in charge, program, etc.)
Written Reflection for each experience
Theatre: Technical
Theatre: Technical
Theatre: Performance
Theatre: Performance
Visual Art
Visual Art
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