Transcript:
One sealed official transcript from each of the collegiate institutions you have attended.
Curriculum Vitae:
A complete Curriculum Vitae and Narrative Biography.
Personal Statement:
A Statement of Purpose in the form of a detailed experimental arts project proposal, such as might be submitted to an arts commissioning panel, and that demonstrates your level of academic maturity. The proposal should include a full description of the project with diagrams, timelines, collaborative partners, hypothetical or actual), and a proposed budget. The purpose of this proposal is to demonstrate the level of intellectual independence and comprehensive understanding achieved at the time of application to the program. The student will not be required or expected carry out the proposed project, it is for diagnostic purposes only. However, once admitted, the student may choose to pursue the project as part of their studies if approved by the faculty.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation from instructors or professors familiar with your academic qualifications. The Graduate School application will prompt you to have these letters submitted directly from your referees through an online process. It is not necessary to have separate physical copies of the recommendations sent directly to the department.