Applicants to the Visual Arts Program must submit completed application and teacher recommendations and the following REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Choose any issue that interests you (something personal, political or social). Use whatever materials, techniques and processes work best to express your views on the chosen issue. Provide an explanation of the work on a separate sheet of paper.
   In this assignment we are looking for your ability to communicate a personal view on a particular issue through a work of art.
   
   
2. Create an original art piece that reflects who you are. Use appropriate materials and techniques to interpret your idea.
   In this assignment, we will look at how you creatively interpret the problem, and how you make artistic choices.
   
   
3. Choose a piece of your artwork that you feel best demonstrates your technical skill and understanding of your favorite medium.
   In this assignment, we want to see that you have developed the skills needed to succeed in this advanced program.
   
   

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RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY:

Applicants who attended the California State Summer School for the Arts previously must submit in writing a one page essay stating their reasons for wishing to return to the school, and their learning objectives for a second summer. ALSO NOTE: Assignments A through C MUST be new, original submissions that show your development and growth since you attended our program. DO NOT submit work you created during the previous summer session. The essay and your progress as an artist will be seriously reviewed. All second year applicants must also submit a recommendation by a CSSSA instructor from the department that you attended previously.

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FOR ALL STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE:

• Do not submit class assignments from school! We want to learn about YOUR ideas, and see how YOU solve problems.
• Use different mediums, one of your submissions must be a drawing using a material of your choosing (for example, charcoal, pencil, pastel, etc.)
• Submit required application assignments on USB flashdrives
• Send no more than three images total, one per assignment. File types must be saved as .jpg ONLY. Digital images in formats other than .jpg, and/or on media other than USB flashdrives will not be reviewed.
• Please Note: flashdrives will NOT be returned.
• The flashdrive must be clearly labeled with your name and date of birth. Please save your assignments with your first initial and last name followed by the appropriate letter for each of the submissions. For example, John Smith would label his work as follows:
  jsmith_A.jpg
  jsmith_B.jpg
  jsmith_C.jpg
• WORK NOT LABELED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED
• We do not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of any materials submitted.
• Send your complete application, including labeled USB flashdrive, application form, teacher recommendations, and financial aid request form and documentation, if you are applying for financial aid to:

California State Summer School for the Arts
Attn.: Visual Arts Department
P.O. Box 1077
Sacramento, CA 95812-1077