Students must bring their portfolios to the audition. Students do not need to bring in a camera for the audition.

The audition process takes approximately 20 minutes and consists of two parts:

1. Portfolio Review

• All photos must be presented professionally in a portfolio binder with protective sleeves. Photographs must be printed no smaller than 8X10 inches and be presented with no more than one image per page. 
• ​​​​​​​Photos should be labeled with appropriate requirement. 
• The requirements for the portfolio vary between grade levels. Requirements are listed below and should be carefully adhered to.

2. Interview

• ​​​​​​​Please note that our Photography faculty will ask questions related to the portfolio to learn more about the applicant's motivation and purpose. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL PORTFOLIO (6th-8th Grades):

Bring in a portfolio of your best photography. Your portfolio should include 13 photos. Included in those 13 photographs should be:

• 1 Photo that tells an existing story. You can choose any type of narrative including short stories, fiction, non-fiction, song lyrics, fairy tales and more. You are not required to include any writing or text in your images.
• 3 Creative Self Portraits (Photograph should depict the artist creating an image of themself)
  
• 4 Photos that interpret the following words: “Joy”, “Isolation”, “Freedom”, “Serene”
  
• 5 of your Choice (Any subject matter or technique that includes photography)

*Student may choose to supplement the requirements with additional art of any media showing their creativity along with comprehension of elements and composition. 

HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO (9th– 12th Grades):

Bring in a portfolio of your best photography. Your portfolio should include 16 photos. Included in those 16 photographs should be:

• 1 Photo that creatively tells an existing story. You can choose any type of narrative including short stories, fiction, non-fiction, song lyrics, fairy tales and more. You are not required to include any writing or text in your images.
  
• 5 Photos utilizing the following technical skills, with no restriction on subject matter

o  Low light

o  Dramatic lighting

o  Shallow depth of field 

o  Black and white photograph

o  Slow Shutter Speed

• 3 Self Portraits (Photograph should depict the artist creating an image of themself)
• 7 of your choice. Any subject matter and technique that includes photography.

*Student may choose to supplement the requirements with additional art of any media showing their creativity along with comprehension of elements and composition. 

If you have specific questions regarding the photography audition requirements, please contact:   

Ms. Gussie Danches, Photography Director                               
gdanches@miamiartscharter.net