Savannah Arts Academy
Savannah Arts Academy
Visual Arts 2026 Audition Requirements
Visual Arts Virtual Audition Requirements
The Visual Arts virtual audition has two main components, which include the art portfolio and the drawing evaluation. A scoring rubric for the audition process is attached.
Each candidate will upload a digital portfolio that demonstrates a good understanding of the elements of art and principles of design. The student will also be asked to complete a live, observational drawing on the day of the auditions.
PART ONE - Art Portfolio
The art portfolio is a collection of digital images of the student’s original artworks showcasing the artist’s diverse range of skill and ability using a variety of techniques, media, subject matter, themes, sizes, formats, and conceptual ideas.
The art portfolio for the audition must be submitted in a PowerPoint presentation format, following the template provided: Click here to view a sample portfolio (off-site).
The art portfolio must contain a total and maximum of nine artwork images, including three pieces from each of the following categories:
Observational artworks: artworks created by direct observation from real life (drawings based on photos, magazines, images online, or other printed materials will not be accepted). These works may include the human portrait, still-life objects, landscapes, and animals using a variety of media such as pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, paint, etc.
Two-dimensional designs: artworks created with an emphasis on one or more of the elements of design. Designs may be done in black and white or in color and include illustration, graphic design, or imaginative work using a variety of media such as ink, colored pencil, marker, paint, etc.
Additional works: one or more of the following media to include photography, observation drawings, two-dimensional designs, three-dimensional designs, student created digital art (AI generated art is not acceptable), or mixed media.
Please avoid notebook paper for drawing and painting submissions.
Artworks copied from published photographs or other artists’ works, including Anime, Manga, cartoons, or images of celebrities should not be submitted. All work should be from the artist’s own hands and not plagiarized in any way. Additionally, A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) generated artwork will not be accepted.
Please note, a screenshot of your working layers must accompany any digital art submitted for consideration in the portfolio. If a screenshot is not submitted, the digital art piece will not be graded along with the rest of the portfolio. Please see the example in the sample portfolio linked above.
Art Portfolio Submission:
Students auditioning will receive a link to upload their art portfolio with their audition times and it will need to be submitted prior to in person audition.
| Art Portfolio | Points Available |
|---|---|
| Three Observational Artworks | 15 |
| Three 2-D Designs | 15 |
| Three Additional Artworks | 10 |
PART TWO - Drawing Evaluation
The drawing portion of the exam will be held on May 22nd at the assigned audition times, sent by email. During the audition, students will be required to draw a still-life. The drawing will be evaluated based on evidence and understanding of line, tone, form, perspective, emphasis, and composition.
| Drawing Evaluation | Points Available |
|---|---|
| Line | 10 |
| Value | 10 |
| Proportion | 10 |
| Emphasis | 10 |
| Perspective | 10 |
| Composition | 10 |