Garland ISD Gifted and Talented Program
Visual Arts Program – Art/Design
Garland High School – International Baccalaureate Program
Date _____________________________Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle or Nickname Last
Father’s Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle or Nickname Last
Mother’s Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle or Nickname Last
Phone: Home_____________________ Father’s Work _____________________________ Mother’s Work _______________________________ Street Address/Apt #____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________, Texas Zip Code___________________________________
Student’s Present School_________________________________________ID#_____________________________________________________ Student’s Date of Birth____________________________________________________
It is the responsibility of the parent and the student to complete the application form and portfolio (see portfolio guidelines, page 2) and deliver to Garland High School by the Friday before Thanksgiving Break and can be picked up the Monday after Thanksgiving Break. Students are expected to make every effort to submit portfolios & applications on time, if truly impossible please submit at an earlier date or contact Jessica Thompson at
[email protected] or call 972.494.8406, ext. 60028.
Please complete the following:
1. Give an example of how you feel you will contribute to the overall success of this school and IB Art Program.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Give an example of being self-motivated. (i.e., meeting deadlines, dedication, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why is art important to you?
Please read the following guidelines for organizing your portfolio then complete the inventory list on question number 4.
Guidelines for Portfolios: Your portfolio should contain ONLY your 5 strongest pieces that fit the following 5 categories
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A. Observation—Shows ability to communicate visually what is seen.
B. Creativity & Imagination—Shows originality, personality, and/or style.
C. Challenge &/or Experimentation—Shows risk taking and growth beyond comfort zone.
D. Strong Technical Skills—Shows control of technique and/or media.
E. Personal Choice—Anything that best represents the artist.
Tips and suggestions: Please LABEL your NAME on your portfolio and all art pieces.
Art can be any medium, technique or appropriate subject matter. In fact it is good to present a variety of pieces versus all the same.
It is not necessary to mat pieces, but please don’t fold them either.
All works must be original, not copies from another source.
Artwork may be photographed, if 3D or too large to fit in portfolio. Include a photograph of the entire work (2 from different angles if 3D) and also include a detail, or close up, of the work. On one sheet of paper, per project, please mount all the images to be viewed simultaneously.
Additional work: If you’d like to show more than the required 5 pieces (please DO NOT BRING THEM) you may photograph them and print multiple projects to a page and leave in the back of the portfolio.
4. Give an inventory of your portfolio and a short description of each piece.
TITLE
MEDIUM
A
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________B
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________C
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________D
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________E
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Please arrange the pieces in your portfolio in the same order as listed under the guidelines.
5. List any honors or recognition you have received in art or positions of leadership.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. As a student applying for the IB Art Program at Garland High School, I state that all work I am submitting is my original work.
____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Student Signature Date
7. Please have your art teacher sign that he/she received from you a teacher recommendation form.
____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________
Teacher Signature Date
8. Please have your parents sign that all artwork submitted is original work done by you.
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Garland ISD Gifted and Talented Program Application
Portfolio Evaluation Rubric
Garland High School – International Baccalaureate Art
This form will be completed by the GHS teachers on the day you bring your portfolios to GHS. Please make sure this form is printed and attached to your application at that time.
Limi te d R ea son ab le Str on g Im pr ess iv e Po w er fu l
Evaluator #1
1 2 3 4 5IMAG IMAGINATIVE EXPRESSION:
Good creativity, unique & original imagery, creates interesting compositions, pushes ideas.
PURP PURPOSEFUL EXPLORATION:
Exploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head).
MEAN MEANING & FUNCTION:
Obvious message/effect in piece, clearly trying to develop ideas and communicate with viewer.
FORM FORMAL QUALITIES:
Strong compositions, clearly developing an understanding and ability to use the elements (line, space, color, value) and principles (unity, balance, movement, proportion).
TECH TECHNICAL & MEDIA SKILLS:
Developing control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, using observation when needed, solid craftsmanship/overall effort.
Score:
Evaluator #2
1 2 3 4 5IMAG IMAGINATIVE EXPRESSION:
Good creativity, unique & original imagery, creates interesting compositions, pushes ideas.
PURP PURPOSEFUL EXPLORATION:
Exploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head).
MEAN MEANING & FUNCTION:
Obvious message/effect in piece, clearly trying to develop ideas and communicate with viewer.
FORM FORMAL QUALITIES:
Strong compositions, clearly developing an understanding and ability to use the elements (line, space, color, value) and principles (unity, balance, movement, proportion).
TECH TECHNICAL & MEDIA SKILLS:
Developing control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, using observation when needed, solid craftsmanship/overall effort.
Score:
Evaluator #3
1 2 3 4 5IMAG IMAGINATIVE EXPRESSION:
Good creativity, unique & original imagery, creates interesting compositions, pushes ideas.
PURP PURPOSEFUL EXPLORATION:
Exploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head).
MEAN MEANING & FUNCTION:
Obvious message/effect in piece, clearly trying to develop ideas and communicate with viewer.
FORM FORMAL QUALITIES:
Strong compositions, clearly developing an understanding and ability to use the elements (line, space, color, value) and principles (unity, balance, movement, proportion).
TECH TECHNICAL & MEDIA SKILLS:
Developing control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, using observation when needed, solid craftsmanship/overall effort.
Score:
Garland ISD Gifted and Talented Program Application
Teacher Recommendation
Garland High School – International Baccalaureate Art
Please fill in the top portion of this form then give it to your Art Teacher to complete and send to GHS.
Student’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle or Nickname Last
