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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. Make a copy and share with your arts teacher to track your progress towards portfolio completion.
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
Make a copy of the Theatre: Technical checklist here
Resume - Template Here (1a)
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) (1b)
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
Technical Theatre Design and Construction (2a)
Three Examples of Student Work (1 of the 3 must be an individual’s work, others can be collaborative)
Must showcase Presentation, Research, Interpretation, Design Justification, and Execution (costumes, lighting, makeup, scenic, and sound design)
OR must showcase Presentation, Promptbook, Leadership, Paperwork, Execution (stage management)
Examples labelled with Area of Design/Technical Theatre, Play Title, Playwright, Student’s Role
Written Reflection - for each piece of evidence (3 separate reflections)
Introduction - Notable facts about play, playwright, and/or program notes
Reflection on evidence justifying artistic choices
Reflection on preparatory, artistic, and collaborative process
Original Concept Design (3a)
Original Visual Concept with thorough exploration of one tech theatre element (costume construction/design, lighting design, makeup design, scenic design, sound design, and/or stage management).
May include images, sketches, drawings, collages, design boards, physical or computer generated models, or other visual representations
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Playwright
Historical/Cultural context and notable facts/program notes
Reflection on concept justifying artistic choices in relation to historical/cultural context
Reflection on preparatory and artistic process
Evidence of Creative Process and Theatrical Excellence (3b)
Original Work (Play, Improvisation), Directing/Producing, Technical Theatre (different than previous examples)
Artistic process shown through visual/written evidence
Written Reflection
OR
Participation in Four Significant Theatrical Experiences
Documentation for each (photo, scan or certificate, signed letter from person in charge, program, etc.)
Written Reflection for each experience
Theatre: Performance
Theatre: Performance
Make a copy of the Theatre: Performance checklist here
Resume - Template Here (1a)
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) (1b)
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
Monologue (2a)
Maximum 90 second video; from a published play and age-appropriate
Unlisted YouTube Video
Slate: Self introduction, name of play, playwright’s name, name of character
Written Reflection - for each piece of evidence (3 separate reflections)
Introduction - Notable facts about play, playwright, and/or program notes
Reflection on performance
Reflection on script analysis, preparation, and artistic process
Scene with 2 or more characters (2b)
Maximum 3 minute video; from a published play and age-appropriate; student plays prominent character in scene
Unlisted YouTube Video
Slate: introduction of actors, name of play, playwright’s name, name of characters, scene
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Playwright
Context of scene and notable facts/program notes
Reflection on performance
Reflection on script analysis, preparation, collaboration, and artistic process
Contrasting Student Choice (Monologue/Scene/Musical Theatre performance) (2c)
Maximum 3 minute video; from a published play and age-appropriate; student plays prominent character in scene
Unlisted YouTube Video
Slate: introduction of actor(s), name of play/musical, playwright’s name, name of characters, scene
Written Reflection - at least 2 paragraphs
Title/Playwright
Context of scene and notable facts/program notes
Reflection on performance
Reflection on script analysis, preparation, collaboration, and artistic process
Evidence of Creative Process and Theatrical Excellence (3a)
Original Work (Play, Improvisation), Directing/Producing, Technical Theatre (different than previous examples)
Artistic process shown through visual/written evidence
Written Reflection
OR
Participation in Four Significant Theatrical Experiences
Documentation for each (photo, scan or certificate, signed letter from person in charge, program, etc.)
Written Reflection for each experience
Full Theatre: Performance rubric and requirements linked here
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