Talent Matters at Illinois

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 110 Architecture Building 110 Architecture Building 608 East Lorado Taft Drive 608 East Lorado Taft Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Champaign, IL 61820

ART & DESIGN

MUSIC

DANCE

Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a Portfolio is required to complete your application. You cannot be admitted to an ART & DESIGN major without a Portfolio.

All MUSIC majors are required to complete the Music Supplement. The link to your Supplement will be emailed to you 24–48 hours after you submit your University Application.

Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a Dance Audition is required to complete your application. You cannot be admitted to DANCE without an audition.

go.illinois.edu/artadmissions

go.illinois.edu/musicaudition

go.illinois.edu/danceaudition

go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions

ART & ART HISTORY (BFA) ART EDUCATION (BFA) ART UNDECLARED

INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE (BMUS), JAZZ PERFORMANCE (BMUS), VOCAL PERFORMANCE (BMUS); LYRIC THEATRE (BMA) Audition: Visit music.illinois.edu/audition-requirements for specific instrument requirements.

DANCE (BA AND BFA) The audition will consist of three parts: 1. Technique class with ballet, modern, contemporary African dance 2. Solo composition showing a piece you have choreographed. Dance should not exceed 3 minutes in length and should showcase your creativity and abilities as a performer.

3. Interview with a faculty member. Be prepared to discuss your experience, interests, and goals.

ACTING (BFA) Audition: Prepare 2 contrasting monologues of choice, not exceeding 2 minutes in length each.

The selected monologues should be from different plays. Choose characters similar to your own age and experience. Contemporary characters without dialects are best. If you feel comfortable presenting material from Shakespeare or another classical playwright, you are welcome to do so, but one selection should be from a contemporary text.

Freshman only option; major is declared sophomore year

GRAPHIC DESIGN (BFA)

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (BFA) STUDIO ART (BFA OR BA) • Fashion • Photography • General Studio Art • Printmaking • New Media • Sculpture • Painting

Portfolio: Ten images indicative of what you consider your best work at the time of application.

Work does not need to reflect intended major.

Visit go.illinois.edu/submitportfolio to create an account in the ART & DESIGN portal and upload your artwork as 10 jpegs. The pixel dimensions should be between 1000 and 1500 in either height or width, and the file size should not exceed 500 KB.

FIRST-YEAR DEADLINES: Please note all Priority Admission and Regular Admission decisions will be released mid-February.

• Priority Admission: University Application and Portfolio by November 1, 2021 • Regular Admission: University Application and Portfolio by January 5, 2022

TRANSFER DEADLINES: • Spring Admission: University Application and Portfolio by October 15, 2021 (Spring Admission notification: By November/December) • Fall Admission: University Application and Portfolio by March 1, 2022 (Fall Admission notification: By March/April)

Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu

OPEN STUDIES (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Describe your academic interests and professional goals on your Music Supplement MUSICOLOGY (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Submit a 3–5 page writing sample, preferably on the topic of music 3. Submit a 1–2 page personal statement about your musical and academic background, how you became interested in musicology, and your long-term goals COMPOSITION-THEORY (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Submit 3–5 original compositions for any instrumentation, including electronic music; include recordings if available 3. Interview with faculty MUSIC EDUCATION (BME) 1. Audition 2. Interview with faculty COMPUTER SCIENCE + MUSIC (BS) 1. Submit a portfolio demonstrating your experience and readiness in Computer Science and Music (music.illinois.edu/bachelor-sciencecomputer-science-music) 2. Interview with faculty

MUSIC (BA): MUSICOLOGY OPTION 1. Submit a 3–5 page writing sample, preferably on the topic of music 2. Submit a 1–2 page personal statement about your musical and academic background, how you became interested in musicology, and your long-term goals MUSIC COMPOSITION OPTION 1. Submit 3–5 original compositions for any instrumentation, including electronic music; include recordings if available 2. Interview with faculty MUSIC + CULTURE OPTION 1. Submit a personal statement describing your musical and academic background and your long-term goals MUSIC TECHNOLOGY OPTION 1. Submit a portfolio demonstrating your experience and readiness in Music Technology 2. Submit a 300–500 word summary of your academic achievements and music-technology related experiences 3. Interview with faculty MUSIC+ OPTION 1. Describe your academic interests and professional goals on your Music Supplement 2. Optional submission of a personal statement, YouTube video of work, SoundCloud page, marketing materials, or any other materials that will showcase work in your area of interest

FIRST-YEAR DEADLINES: Please note all Priority Admission and Regular Admission decisions will be released mid-February.

Applicants can select either a live audition or recorded audition. Only one audition is required.

• Priority Admission: University Application, Music Supplement, Portfolio, and Audition Recording by November 1, 2021, or Live Audition by November 12, 2021 • Regular Admission: University Application and Portfolio (if required by major) by January 5, 2022; Music Supplement by January 10, 2022; Audition Recordings (if required by major) by January 15, 2022; and Live Audition completed by February 8, 2022

TRANSFER DEADLINES: Applicants can select either a live audition or recorded audition. Only one audition is required.

• Spring Admission: University Application and Portfolio (if required by major) by October 15, 2021; Audition Recording (if required by major) by November 1, 2021, or Live Audition by November 12, 2021 (Spring Admission notification: By November/December) • Fall Admission: University Application by March 1, 2022, and Audition Recording (if required by major) or Live Audition by March 15, 2022 (Fall Admission notification: By March/April) Music Talent Submission dates: music.illinois.edu/important-dates Questions? musicadmissions@illinois.edu

Dance auditions may be submitted via two online platforms: upload to dance.illinois.edu/bfa/auditions or virtually audition at Dancewave (dancewave.org/dtcb/).

Available in-person audition opportunities (on-campus and in Chicago) will be listed on the website (go.illinois.edu/danceaudition), if offered.

FIRST-YEAR DEADLINES: Please note all Priority Admission and Regular Admission decisions will be released mid-February.

• Priority Admission: University Application by November 1, 2021, and Audition/Talent Submission by November 15, 2021 • Regular Admission: University Application by January 5, 2022, and Audition/Talent Submission by February 8, 2022

TRANSFER DEADLINES: • Spring Admission: University Application and Audition/Talent Submission by October 15, 2021 (Spring Admission notification: By November/December) • Fall Admission: University Application by March 1, 2022, and Audition/Talent Submission by March 15, 2022 (Fall Admission notification: By March/April)

Dance audition dates: go.illinois.edu/danceaudition Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu

THEATRE Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a Talent Submission is required to complete your application.

You cannot be admitted to any THEATRE major without it.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLGY (BFA) SCENIC DESIGN (BFA) Set design COSTUME DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA) SCENIC TECHNOLOGY (BFA) Set creation LIGHTING DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA SOUND DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA) Portfolio with Interview: Provide examples of the work you’ve done. This may include sketches, drawings, or drafting; photos of costumes, scenery, or sets you’ve built or helped prepare; marketing material; art projects; photography, video, or audio files. The faculty recognizes that many students have not been able to document their experiences extensively. We encourage students to convey this information during the interview accompanying your portfolio review.

Passion, commitment, intelligence, and imagination can be as important as experience.

STAGE MANAGEMENT (BFA) Portfolio with Interview: Provide resume and examples of your stage management experiences.

This can include a prompt script, production photos, and/or any show-related paperwork that you have created or helped prepare. In addition to Stage Management documentation, the faculty is interested in examples of any design/tech/crew work you’ve done. Non-theatre examples of organization, communication, people-management are also welcome.

THEATRE STUDIES (BFA): Playwriting, Directing & Dramaturgy Interview: Provide a resume, a short essay or paper on theatre, or other short, creative written work. Students interviewing for the Theatre Studies Program are expected to have a strong academic record and a desire to study and explore the many aspects of theatre.

Theatre talent reviews may be submitted online via theatre.illinois.edu/auditions.

Available in-person talent review/audition opportunities (on-campus and in Chicago) will be listed on the website (go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions), if offered.

FIRST-YEAR DEADLINES: Please note all Priority Admission and Regular Admission decisions will be released mid-February.

• Priority Admission: University Application by November 1, 2021, and Audition/Talent Submission by November 15, 2021 • Regular Admission: University Application by January 5, 2022, and Audition/Talent Submission by February 8, 2022

TRASNFER DEADLINES: • Spring Admission: University Application and Audition/Talent Submission by October 15, 2021 (Spring Admission notification: By November/December) • Fall Admission: University Application by March 1, 2022 and Audition/Talent Submission by March 15, 2022 (Fall Admission notification: By March/April)

Theatre audition dates: go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu