Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts International Admission Requirements

International students interested in any of the following programs within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts need to also meet the requirements noted on this page. If a major isn't listed below, there is no portfolio or audition requirement.

Wonsook Kim School of Art

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Majors

  • Studio Arts (B.S.)
  • Graphic Design (B.S.)

Portfolio

  • Five artworks that you consider to be your best work in any medium. Digital images should approximately meet these specifications:
    • File Format: JPEG file format only
    • Resolution: 300 dpi
    • File Size: Approximately 1.0 MB (1000 KB) EACH
    • File Name: identify each image with name and number (e.g., Redbird-001.jpg; Redbird-002.jpg;)
  • One indexed list of these five artworks. Include the title, description, medium, and size of each artwork on the list, identify each with the same number as the JPEG filename.
  • Any necessary weblinks (including YouTube and Vimeo) may be embedded into the indexed list, a PDF, or a document file.

Make sure that the artwork is squared in the view finder, is well-lit, and in focus. It is important to record color and exposure accurately, so be sure to set the proper camera "White Balance" and exposure for the lighting conditions. (Consult your camera manual.) It is also important to eliminate distracting backgrounds by filling the view finder as much as possible with the artwork without cropping the artwork itself. Use a neutral cloth or wall as a backdrop. If these cannot be controlled, then you are encouraged to carefully crop out any distracting background in a photo editing program. Accurate and simple representations of your artworks are paramount.

School of Music

Majors

  • Bachelor of Music - New Media Composition
  • Bachelor of Music - Composition/Theory
  • Bachelor of Music - Composition
  • Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance
  • Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
  • Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Bachelor of Science - General Music
  • Bachelor of Science - Music Business

Items to Provide

The following items are required for all programs unless noted.

  • Indication of primary applied instrument/voice
  • List of performing organizations you have participated in
  • List of awards or music distinctions you have received
  • Recorded audition on primary applied instrument/voice (Vocal auditions must be accompanied)
  • Letter of recommendation from 1 music professional
  • Music resume

For Jazz Performance, the recorded audition on the primary applied instrument in the jazz style for the following instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Double Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Jazz Vibraphone or Jazz Drum Set).

For the suggested repertoire materials, select 2-3 selections in contrasting style. Please note, materials are preselected for Percussion and Guitar.

School of Theatre and Dance

Bachelor of Dance

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Emphasis options

  • Dance
  • Dance Teacher Education

Items to Provide

  • Resume
  • Photo of you in first arabesque
  • Dance Audition

Dance Audition

Audition material must be recorded on the same day in the same space. Dancers must wear the same dance attire throughout the video. The recording of your dance audition must include the following:

  • Ballet barre
  • Center pirouette combination
  • A turning and leaping phrase across the floor
  • A two to three minute solo

Program in Arts Technology

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Emphasis options

  • Art
  • Music
  • Theatre and Dance

Items to Provide

  • Letter of application stating your interest in the Arts Technology program and what aspects of fine arts and related creative technologies you are interested in pursuing
  • Resume
  • Portfolio

Portfolio

The portfolio contains work relevant to the fine arts degree and related creative technologies with context given for the works you are submitting. The portfolio can be website or links to digital files and should include 3-5 pieces with works from more than one medium. Examples of portfolio submissions can include, but are not limited to:

  • Drawings and paintings (digital or analog)
  • Web sites (design or development)
  • Games (design or development)
  • Musical compositions (electronic or traditional)
  • Music engineering (that you recorded, mixed, or mastered)
  • Live performance of any kind (captured on video or audio)
  • Scenic, lighting, costume design examples and images
  • Sound design (video, animation, game, stage, or other)
  • Photography and image manipulation
  • Multimedia work
  • VR
  • 3D modeling
  • Animation of any style or technique (digital or analog)
  • Programming
  • Writing/storytelling

Please make your portfolio readable on both Mac and PC.