2017 DIGITAL ARTISTIC REVIEW GUIDELINES

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1 2017 DIGITAL ARTISTIC REVIEW GUIDELINES Table of Contents What is a Digital Submission? 2 How Do I Begin? 2 What Do I Submit? 4 When Do I Submit? 5 Important Dates for Freshpeople 6 Important Dates for Transfers 7 Singing and Dance Video Guidelines 8 Directing Portfolio Guidelines 10 Production & Design Portfolio Guidelines 11 What to Expect in your Zoom Session 12 Troubleshooting 13 How to Use SlideRoom 15 1

2 WHAT IS A DIGITAL SUBMISSION? We encourage an in-person artistic review, but we understand that we have applicants from all over the country and all over the world who may not be able to travel to one of our regional artistic review locations. A digital submission consists of performing your monologue(s) (if required), discussing your portfolio (if required) and having a conversation with your evaluator on Zoom, a free video conferencing platform. Some candidates will be required to upload singing and dance videos or a portfolio to SlideRoom as well. Digital submissions are considered just as seriously as in-person artistic reviews and the same team of evaluators reviews our digital candidates. You may only participate in one artistic review as part of your application. HOW DO I BEGIN? 1. Apply to NYU You must submit the Common Application BEFORE you can schedule an artistic review session. On the Academics tab of the Common App, you will be asked a series of questions which will lead you to the Tisch Drama SlideRoom portal. After choosing TISCH, then DRAMA, you will see this question: "Applicants to the artistic programs at NYU, including the one which you indicated above, are required to audition or submit a creative portfolio. You can begin the process by linking your Common Application with SlideRoom. Select 'Yes' to link your Common Application to SlideRoom." Once you select YES, you will see INSTRUCTIONS pop up under PORTFOLIO in the lefthand column. Click on INSTRUCTIONS to access the NYU TISCH DRAMA button on the list of departmental SlideRoom portals. IMPORTANT Once you arrive at the SlideRoom portal, please bookmark the page. ** You must submit the Common App BEFORE you will be permitted to submit materials on SlideRoom.** 2

3 2. Upload your artistic review material to SlideRoom. ALL candidates will create an account and provide artistic review materials via SlideRoom, which include: photo and résumé information about your monologues, songs or portfolios answers to some basic questions artistic review fee If you are a digital applicant, you will upload your required videos or portfolio to SlideRoom An artistic review fee of $95 must be submitted along with your SlideRoom material. Please know that SlideRoom charges a $5 usage fee. If you received a Common App fee waiver or are a current NYU student, you will not be required to pay the artistic review fee or the SlideRoom fee. Digital submission candidates will also upload the required videos for their discipline to SlideRoom. Step-by-step instructions for creating a SlideRoom account and uploading the required digital artistic review materials can be found later in this document. There is a small fee for using SlideRoom as well as an artistic review fee. Please submit your digital material according to the corresponding deadlines on page 6. If your material is not received by the deadline listed, your artistic review will be considered incomplete, you will not be contacted for an artistic review Zoom session, and you will forfeit your application to NYU. 3. Schedule an artistic review Zoom session. A few days after you submit the Common App, you will receive an from NYU with a link to the artistic review scheduler. When scheduling a digital artistic review session, you will choose a date and a 3-hour session time during which you will perform your monologue(s) (if required), discuss your portfolio (if required) and have a brief conversation with your evaluator via Zoom, just as you would in an in-person evaluation. Zoom is a free video conferencing platform. About 30 minutes before your check-in time, you will receive an from the department with a link inviting you to your artistic review Zoom session. Once you click that link, you will join a meeting with other applicants who are also participating in a digital session at the same time. Your host will tell you what to expect during the session and then invite you to your own breakout room. Here you will watch a short informational video with the Director of Admissions while you wait for your evaluator to join your breakout room for your artistic review. Your evaluator will first ask you to perform your monologue(s) (if required) and then ask you to sit back down at your computer for a brief conversation. Acting evaluations (for Acting and Musical Theater candidates) take about 15 minutes. Directing and Production & Design evaluations take about minutes. 3

4 WHAT DO I SUBMIT? ACTING Upload your photo and résumé to SlideRoom, following the artistic review guidelines for the material. Please note you will be performing your monologues live on Zoom. MUSICAL THEATRE Upload your photo, résumé, two individual song videos, and one dance video to SlideRoom, following the artistic review guidelines for the material. Please note you will be performing your monologues live on Zoom. DIRECTING Upload your photo, résumé, and portfolio (in PDF format) to SlideRoom, following the artistic review guidelines for the material. Please note you will be performing your monologue live on Zoom. PRODUCTION & DESIGN Upload your photo, résumé, statement of purpose, and portfolio (in PDF format) to SlideRoom, following artistic review guidelines for the material. 4

5 WHEN DO I SUBMIT? We strongly encourage you to submit your application well ahead of the deadline, as sessions are filled on a first come, first served basis. There is a tight turnaround between the application deadline and the start of artistic reviews. In order to secure your desired date and to have ample time to prepare your digital submission, we encourage you to follow the recommended application deadlines. Your Zoom session must be scheduled AND your artistic review materials must be uploaded to SlideRoom by the dates below: EARLY DECISION NOV 3 EARLY DECISION II JAN 4 REGULAR DECISION JAN 4 INTERNAL TRANSFER (Current NYU Student) MAR 2 EXTERNAL TRANSFER APR 1 These are final deadlines. No exceptions. If your material is not received by the deadline listed above, your artistic review will be considered incomplete and you will forfeit your application to NYU. 5

6 IMPORTANT DATES FOR FRESHPEOPLE EARLY DECISION NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Recommended) OCT 1 NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Actual) NOV 1 SLIDEROOM MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED BY NOV 3 ZOOM SESSION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY NOV 3 ACTING ZOOM SESSIONS NOV MUSICAL THEATRE ZOOM SESSIONS NOV 15 DIRECTING ZOOM SESSIONS NOV 14 PRODUCTION & DESIGN ZOOM SESSIONS TBD ADMISSIONS DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE Mid-DEC EARLY DECISION II NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Recommended) DEC 1 NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Actual) JAN 1 SLIDEROOM MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED BY JAN 4 ZOOM SESSION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY JAN 4 ACTING ZOOM SESSIONS JAN MUSIC THEATRE ZOOM SESSIONS JAN DIRECTING ZOOM SESSIONS JAN 18 PRODUCTION & DESIGN ZOOM SESSIONS TBD ADMISSIONS DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE Mid-FEB REGULAR DECISION NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Recommended) DEC 1 NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Actual) JAN 1 SLIDEROOM MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED BY JAN 4 ZOOM SESSION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY JAN 4 ACTING ZOOM SESSIONS FEB 7-9, MUSIC THEATRE ZOOM SESSIONS JAN 29-31, FEB 1-2, 5-7 DIRECTING ZOOM SESSIONS JAN 30 PRODUCTION & DESIGN ZOOM SESSIONS TBD ADMISSIONS DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE APR 1 6

7 IMPORTANT DATES FOR TRANSFERS INTERNAL NYU TRANSFER NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Recommended) FEB 1 NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Actual) MAR 1 SLIDEROOM MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED BY MAR 2 ZOOM SESSION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY MAR 2 ACTING ZOOM SESSIONS MAR 8 MUSIC THEATRE ZOOM SESSIONS MAR 8 DIRECTING ZOOM SESSIONS MAR 6 PRODUCTION & DESIGN ZOOM SESSIONS TBD ADMISSIONS DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE mid-apr EXTERNAL TRANSFER NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Recommended) MAR 1 NYU APPLICATION DEADLINE (Actual) APR 1 SLIDEROOM MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED BY APR 1 ZOOM SESSION MUST BE SCHEDULED BY APR 1 ACTING ZOOM SESSIONS APR MUSIC THEATRE ZOOM SESSIONS APR 9 DIRECTING ZOOM SESSIONS APR 10 PRODUCTION & DESIGN ZOOM SESSIONS TBD ADMISSIONS DECISION NOTIFICATION DATE mid-may 7

8 SINGING AND DANCE VIDEO GUIDELINES SUBMIT 2 individual song selection videos 1 dance video in which you will perform a combination created by the Department o A link to the dance combination will be in the Dance Video form in SlideRoom ARTISTIC REVIEW GUIDELINES Musical Theatre HOW TO MAKE YOUR SONG VIDEOS 1. Make two separate videos, one for each song selection Your whole body should be visible in each video Each song selection should be 32 bars no more, no less Each song selection must be shot in one take no editing You must use live piano accompaniment or a recorded instrumental version 2. Begin each video with an introduction shot separately from song selection stating: Your name Song Musical Composer/Lyricist Character Answer these questions: o Do you want to be considered for ALL STUDIOS or MUSICAL THEATRE ONLY? o Have you been taking voice lessons? If so, for how long? Introduction should be 15 seconds or less Introduction shot should be of you from the waist up 3. Check each video to make sure that You appear upright in the frame not sideways/upside down Video quality is good and you can see yourself clearly Sound quality is good and you can hear yourself clearly Your introduction and entire song selection are in the video You are the star of your video and are the only person in it 4. Props and costumes are not permitted 5. Each song selection must follow the Singing Evaluation guidelines 8

9 SINGING AND DANCE VIDEO GUIDELINES (continued) HOW TO MAKE YOUR DANCE VIDEOS 1. You will view a video made by the Department that teaches you a dance combination. You may only watch the video TWICE. You cannot fast forward or rewind it; only push pause or play. You must be ready to record yourself before viewing the dance combination video. More detailed instructions are in SlideRoom, including the link to watch it. Please be sure to read the instructions in SlideRoom carefully before clicking on the link. 2. Begin your video with an introduction that is shot separately from dance combination. Include the following: Your name Answers to these questions: o Have you taken ballet? If so, for how long? o Have you taken jazz? If so, for how long? o Have you taken classes in other styles? If so, which styles and for how long? Introduction should be 45 seconds or less 3. Please wear comfortable, fitted clothes that provide ease of movement Ballet slippers, jazz shoes or no shoes are fine (but no high-heeled character shoes) 4. Check video to make sure that You appear upright in the frame not sideways/upside down Video quality is good and you can see yourself clearly Sound quality is good and you can hear the accompaniment clearly Your introduction and entire dance combination are in the video You are the star of your video and are the only person in it 5. Props and costumes are not permitted 6. Dance video must follow the Dance Evaluation guidelines HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS 1. Review each video to ensure it meets the requirements above 2. Upload each video to SlideRoom Instructions can be found on page 15 9

10 DIRECTING PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES SUBMIT Directing portfolio in PDF format ARTISTIC REVIEW GUIDELINES Directing HOW TO MAKE YOUR DIRECTING PORTFOLIO Follow the guidelines for the Directing Portfolio Compile all pieces into one PDF file HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR PORTFOLIO 1. Review portfolio to ensure it meets the artistic review guidelines 2. Upload portfolio to SlideRoom Instructions can be found on page 15 10

11 PRODUCTION & DESIGN PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES SUBMIT Statement of purpose Production & Design portfolio in PDF format for one of the following disciplines: o Scenic Design o Costume Design o Lighting Design o Sound Design o Stage Management ARTISTIC REVIEW GUIDELINES Production & Design HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCTION & DESIGN PORTFOLIO Follow the guidelines for the Production & Design Portfolio Compile all pieces into one PDF file HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR PORTFOLIO 1. Review statement and portfolio to ensure they meet the artistic review guidelines 2. Copy and paste your statement of purpose in the corresponding field in the Artistic Review Materials form in SlideRoom 3. Upload portfolio to SlideRoom Instructions can be found on page 15 11

12 WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR ZOOM SESSION A few days after you submit the Common App, you will receive an from NYU with a link to our scheduler so you can reserve an artistic review Zoom session. Please remember the Zoom session itself is the final part of the process. You will have already submitted your NYU application and uploaded all of your digital artistic review material by the deadline found on page 6. BEFORE your Zoom session: Create an account and download Zoom, the free video conferencing platform, at Once complete, you will be all set for your artistic review on your selected date. You must download Zoom on a laptop or desktop computer, as it is not compatible with phones or tablets Test the sound with another laptop/desktop in your house to make sure it is working Mark out the floor with the viewing area to ensure that you are always in the frame during your monologues ON THE DAY OF your Zoom session: 1. About 30 minutes before your check-in time, you will receive an from tisch.drama.ug@nyu.edu with a link inviting you to your artistic review Zoom session Remember the check-in time is NEW YORK TIME 2. Once you click that link, you will join a meeting with other applicants who are also participating in a digital session at the same time. Your host will tell you what to expect during the session and then invite you to your own breakout room To ensure a seamless connection, please close all other browser windows If possible, use an ethernet connection instead of wifi 3. Accept the invite from the host to your breakout room Here you will watch a short informational video with the Director of Admissions while you wait for your evaluator Make sure your laptop or desktop is set up so that your whole body is in the frame 4. In turn, your evaluator will join you in your breakout room Your evaluator will first ask you to perform your monologue(s) (if required) and then ask you to sit back down at your computer for a brief conversation. Once your artistic review is completed, you may leave the meeting 12

13 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Can I put my videos on YouTube send you the link? No. We can only accept videos submitted through SlideRoom. Can I you my videos? No. We can only accept videos submitted through SlideRoom. Will I perform my pieces live on Zoom? Monologues (where required) and conversations will occur live on Zoom. Singing and dance videos, along with portfolios, must be uploaded to SlideRoom. Can I upload a dance video I already have from a show I was in? No. The dance video for musical theatre submissions must be made specifically for this artistic review. We do not accept clips from previous performances. I m an international applicant in a different time zone. What session should I book? We offer sessions in the morning and the afternoon to accommodate applicants from different parts of the world. Morning sessions are usually from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM and afternoon sessions are usually from 2:00pm 5:00pm New York Time. If your local time zone would make it challenging for you to attend either of those session times, please do the following: 1. Book any digital session in your decision period and discipline as a placeholder 2. After you have booked a placeholder session, contact our Session Coordinator at tisch.drama.ug@nyu.edu and let them know it would be challenging for you to attend the session due to your local time zone. Please put Time Zone Challenge as the subject line Please include your name, Common App ID, decision period, and discipline in the body of your 13

14 ASSISTANCE Questions about SlideRoom Please contact SlideRoom directly at for questions regarding the following: Compressing/resizing your files Setting up a SlideRoom account Technical difficulty uploading materials Questions about Tisch Drama or the Artistic Review Process Phone: tisch.drama.ug@nyu.edu Office hours are Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM New York Time 14

15 HOT TO USE SLIDEROOM To submit artistic review materials for: Acting Musical Theatre Directing Production & Design IMPORTANT: Before uploading your artistic review materials, you MUST apply to NYU using the Common Application. 15

16 MATERIALS TO GATHER Please have the following information ready before beginning the SlideRoom process: 1. A working address Use the same one you used to complete the Common Application Do NOT use the following address domains: o AOL o Comcast o NYU 2. Your Common Application ID Example: Your Common App ID appears in the upper right-hand corner of the Common App screen 3. The required digital artistic review materials for your discipline Acting Musical Theatre Directing Production & Design 4. A valid credit card The artistic review fee is $95 There is a $5 fee for using SlideRoom for all programs 16

17 Go to: Click Sign Up or click Log in if you already have an account. 17

18 Sign up for a SlideRoom account. 1. Enter your address Use the same one you used to book your artistic review Do NOT use an NYU, AOL or Comcast address 2. Create a password 3. Confirm password Click Sign Up. 18

19 Look for the account activation from SlideRoom. If you do not receive the , click Resend Activation . 19

20 Click on the link to activate your SlideRoom account. 20

21 Click Click to Log In. 21

22 Now that your account is activated, you can log in and begin uploading your materials. 1. Enter the address and password that you used to create your SlideRoom account. Click Log In. 22

23 Click on the program that corresponds to your decision period, method (in person or digital), and discipline. 23

24 READ the program description carefully. Click Begin Application. 24

25 Answer the questions on the Personal Information form. Use the same address you used to book your artistic review Do NOT use an NYU, AOL or Comcast address Click Continue to the next step. 25

26 Answer the questions on the Artistic Review Materials form. Click Continue to the next step. 26

27 Musical Theatre applicants only review the Dance Video Form and follow the instructions to make your dance video. (Acting, Directing, and Production & Design applicants will not see this screen.) Click Continue to the next step. This button will only appear after you read the instructions and answer the questions on the Dance Video Form. 27

28 All applicants: review the requirements for attaching your photo and résumé. Click Choose a file to upload your photo. 28

29 Browse through your computer files and click your photo on to upload it Note the file size limits and required format. 29

30 Click Choose a file and repeat the process to upload your résumé. 30

31 After you have uploaded your photo and résumé, click Next. 31

32 This is the section where you upload the required artistic review materials. Please refer to the Artistic Review Guidelines on the Tisch Drama page for requirements for your discipline (Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, or Production & Design). Please note that videos or portfolios that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. Check that you are right side up in all your videos. NYU Tisch Drama cannot adjust your videos once you submit them, and it is difficult to evaluate material if you are sideways or upside down in any of your videos Once your videos and/or portfolio are ready to upload, click Add Media. 32

33 Select from where you want to upload your videos and press the blue button. 33

34 Select the media files you want to upload and click Open. TIP: You can select more than one file at a time by holding down the Command or Control key and clicking on multiple files. 34

35 The files you selected will upload. Once all of your files show Complete as their status, click Continue to Label Media. 35

36 Label each of your files this way: First Name_Last Name_Common App ID_Type of Video Examples: Jane_Doe_ _Portfolio Jane_Doe_ _Song 1 Jane_Doe_ _Song 2 Jane_Doe_ _Dance Use the toggle arrows on the right and left to get from one file to the next. Do not write anything in Additional details. Leave that box blank. 36

37 Once you have labeled all of your media correctly, click Done. 37

38 You will see thumbnails of the videos and/or portfolio files you uploaded on this page. Make sure you are right side up in your videos! When you are sure you uploaded the correct media files, click Next. 38

39 Fill out all required fields for payment information. Click Next Step. 39

40 DOUBLE CHECK that your application is complete and correct. You can do so by checking the Click here link. You will NOT be able to make any changes or submit any additional materials once you have clicked Submit. Once you are ready to submit your materials, click Submit. 40

41 A few days after you submit the Common App, you will receive an from NYU with a link to schedule your artistic review. See you soon! If you have not yet done so, follow that link to schedule your artistic review. 41