taypwyrm Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I was wondering if anyone knows or has any perspective on how crucial writing skills are considered when applying as a studio major? I have an interview at the RCA and they have asked me to bring in writing samples. I am confident in my studio work and my ideas but my technical application within writing is probably average. I have always put emphasis on my studio work and had little time to write independant from my studies. My papers are decent but I feel pretty self conscious presenting them. Any information regarding this would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwrios Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was wondering if anyone knows or has any perspective on how crucial writing skills are considered when applying as a studio major? I have an interview at the RCA and they have asked me to bring in writing samples. I am confident in my studio work and my ideas but my technical application within writing is probably average. I have always put emphasis on my studio work and had little time to write independant from my studies. My papers are decent but I feel pretty self conscious presenting them. Any information regarding this would be appreciated! Wow, yeah that's different. I know that some schools put a huge emphasis on Art History and Theory. Hunter CUNY actually wanted a list of all the art history classes taken and those currently enrolled in. Do you have anything from any theory or history classes? If not, I have a suggestion for you. Why don't you go to an exhibition close to you that interests you (or maybe that you detest?) and write a review of it. Just a few pages, maybe 800-1000 words. Take photos as well (if you are allowed to). If you did this on your own and not for a class, it would seem all the more impressive (in my opinion). At the same time, I wonder if this school is really a good fit for you if you don't like writing about art? They may put a lot of emphasis on this since they are requesting a writing sample. I used to hate writing about art, but after being forced to do it a lot, I started to enjoy it. Maybe that could happen to you as well? Also, writing about other artists can help you understand your own art. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sseu Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm pretty sure you need to write a dissertation as a part of your degree at the RCA. They probably just want you to bring in a writing sample to show that you will be capable of fulfilling this requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taypwyrm Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I brought in a couple of short responses on philosophical texts that I had just written and stated that they were a brief exploration of an idea I would like to write about further. I also presented a 1500 word praxis paper that I had done in school. He read them during the interview and said that my ideas were very strong. Nothing was mentioned about my writing skills. What a relief! I got an email an hour after my interview offering me a spot in the program! hwrios 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sseu Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Congratulations! The RCA is an amazing school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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