Scholarships
Scholarship Review Day
February 21, 2010
What is Scholarship Review Day?
Scholarship Review Day offers incoming art majors the opportunity to interview and present their art portfolio to art faculty for consideration for Art Department scholarships. Scholarships are offered based on excellence in artistic merit and/or academic success. The reviews allow prospective students and university art faculty members to discuss the direction of student work and evaluate applicants for scholarship purposes and program placement.
When is It?
Scholarship Review Day will take place on February 21, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Who is Eligible?
All high school seniors are eligible to compete for possible $200 - $4,00 scholarships to be used when attending USD as an Art Major.
Event Activities
Beyond the faculty review of your portfolio, the day also includes a tour of our extraordinary art facilities, including the art studios and galleries. Both prospective students and their families have a unique opportunity to meet with admissions personnel, students, faculty and staff during question and answer sessions and review sessions. Participants will also be treated to a viewing of current art student's works in the annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition on display in the university gallery.
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants are required to turn in the following materials for review:
- Official Entry Form
- Personal Statement: A personal statement outlining the art activities, clubs, exhibits, awards, etc., you have participated in within the past three years and a statement addressing the following questions:
- Why would you like to attend The University of South Dakota's Department of Art?
- What are your future art goals?
- Current High School Transcript: A recent high school transcript is required for faculty review.
- Portfolio of Artwork: Portfolios must consist of up to 15 pieces of original artwork demonstrating:
- Creativity: The artwork demonstrates a clear concept and originality.
- Design skills: The student shows development of the composition.
- Observational skills: The five drawings from life/still life reveal value and proportional understanding.
- Craftsmanship: The student artwork presents skillful craftsmanship and tool control in handling the materials.
- Professionalism: The student arranged and displayed their work in an appropriate/ professional manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the 2D works have to be framed?
Works are not required to be matted or framed, but it is strongly recommended that they are presented in a professional manner. Paper works should be neatly packaged so they can be presented in a manner that will best show professionalism; for example, no curled edges or creasing of the paper from storage. Paintings should be stretched or have the ability to stand on their own; no wet paintings will be accepted in to the viewing space.
How should I display 3D works?
Three-dimensional objects may be displayed on provided pedestals or table space.
How can I display digital works?
The department will have MacBooks and/or projectors available for digital artists. The works for display digitally should be digitally created works or works that are too large to present at Scholarship Review Day.
What if I have special requirements for my artwork?
Please let us know ahead of time if you will need any other special artwork accommodations.
Announcement of Awards
The Art Department selection committee will choose the scholarship awards. Recipients will be notified by an official letter from the Department of Art. One-half the scholarship amount awarded will be applied to tuition and fees during the upcoming fall semester and one-half the amount will be applied to the following spring semester, provided the student meets the specific scholarship requirements outlined in their letter of offer and continues to enroll as a full-time Art Major at USD.
Set up an Appointment
Appointments must be set up in advance by calling the Department of Art at 605-677-5636 or e-mailing art@usd.edu. Participants are not required to stay for the entire event but may find much to partake in on campus.
What if I Can't Attend?
Participants with special circumstances which prevent them from attending Scholarship Review Day may send a portfolio of high resolution digital images - not actual artwork - of your artwork to the department in lieu of a live review; however, a live review is preferred. All other information requirements for portfolios from non-attendees are the same as attendees. Please follow the guidelines to complete your entry. All materials must be received by February 21, 2010. Digital portfolios will not be returned. Mail your digital portfolios to:
Department of Art
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
Where are the Reviews?
The Scholarship Reviews take place in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts in multiple classrooms and art studios.
From the north, south and east: Take Exit 26 from Interstate 29 and go west on Hwy. 50. Take Business Rte. 50 into Vermillion. Turn right onto Ratingen Strausse. The Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts is on the east side of the street.
From the west: Go east on Hwy. 50. Take Business Rte. 50 into Vermillion. Turn left onto Ratingen Strausse. The Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts is on the east side of the street. You may also visit USD's admissions Web site for general directions and a campus map. Free parking will be available in the South parking lot, in front of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts.
Questions?
Please contact the Department of Art at art@usd.edu or call 605-677-5636.
Returning Students
Each year the Department of Art offers several art scholarships to returning students. These awards are determined on a competitive merit basis and require the submission of a digital art portfolio and a written statement/application. All full-time Art Majors enrolled at USD during the academic year and continuing the next academic year are eligible and encouraged to participate in this process.
The portfolio submission must include 10 images in CD format. All materials should be labeled with artist's name, title of each piece, media and dimensions (scholarship form). Portfolios may include coursework or artwork created outside of art courses. All works must have been completed within the past year. Scholarship forms and cd's should be completed and filed with the art office annually on or before March 1.
Announcement of Awards
Art faculty will select the scholarship awards and will announce award recipients by May 1 annually. Recipients will be notified by letter and e-mail. One-half the scholarship amount awarded will be applied to tuition and fees during the upcoming fall semester and one-half the amount will be applied to the following spring semester, provided the student meets the specific scholarship requirements outlined in their letter of offer and continues to enroll as a full time Art Major at USD.
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Available Scholarships
Harvey and Alwayne Gunderson Art Scholarship
- Eligibility: first-time, full-time B.F.A. Art majors at USD during the next academic year, and returning B.F.A. Art majors
- Requirements: application form and art review by art faculty during Scholarship Review Day
- Award Amount: Multiple Awards of $500-$4000.
Louise Hansen Fine Arts Scholarships
- Eligibility: USD Art Major enrolled as a full-time student during the next academic year
- Requirements: application form and portfolio review by art faculty
- Award Amount: multiple awards of at least $750
Koch Hazard Architects Scholarship Endowment
- Eligibility: USD Art Major enrolled full-time
- Requirements: application form and portfolio review by art faculty
- Award Amount: variable
Oscar Howe Scholarship
- Eligibility: sophomore, junior or senior Art major enrolled as a full-time student during the next academic year
- Requirements: application form and portfolio review by art faculty
- Award Amount: multiple awards of varying amounts, with preference given to Native American students
Lance Hyde Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: sophomore, junior or senior Art Education major
- Requirements: application form and portfolio review by art faculty
- Award Amount: one award of $250