In recent years, more and more parents and students have chosen to go abroad to study art. Going abroad is a meticulous job and should not be hasty. When students choose to study abroad in the arts, they should have their own clear purpose. They should not go abroad with the attitude of going abroad or just to obtain a mixed diploma. When making the application plan for studying abroad in the arts, everyone should understand that both colleges and majors are important factors affecting future employment, and the connection between majors and career paths is more direct. Therefore, how to choose an art major for studying abroad has become a problem that many prospective students and their families have to think about. Experts studying in natural light art have put forward some good suggestions for you.

　　 Which countries are popular choices for applying for art study abroad

Compared with the current situation of domestic art examinees, "the market before the exam is very full, and the employment after the exam is very skinny", international art education has more advantages. Foreign "art examination" does not involve interview and selection at all levels. Most schools pay more attention to students' professional works. For Chinese art students, the probability of successful application is higher, and the competitive pressure is much less than that of domestic students. Throughout the history of art, the vane of international art has always been dominated by western art, which has accumulated many famous art schools and world-class master resources. In addition to the relaxed art environment and diverse cultural background, the foreign art education environment is really popular.

In particular, the 2014 art examination reform in China not only abolished some school examination sites, but also made new regulations on the cultural admission line of examinees. The threshold of domestic art schools is getting higher and higher. The score of art examinees in cultural courses has increased significantly, and the scores of other art examinees in cultural courses have also improved correspondingly.

At the same time, there is a big gap for domestic high-end art talents. For this reason, studying abroad in art has become another way for art examinees to pursue their dreams. Natural light art education believes that the countries and regions where students apply mainly include Europe, Australia and the United States, of which the United States accounts for a large proportion.

　　 What are the characteristics of art enrollment in popular art study abroad countries

At present, the enrollment characteristics of art students from the world's popular art countries are as follows:

　　 American art study

As a creative country, the United States is the most developed country in the art industry in the world. American art covers a wide range, including sculpture, compilation, painting, design, illustration, interior design, graphic design, animation, photography, film, jewelry design, media design, etc. At present, American art colleges mainly value students' artistic accomplishment, that is, to speak with works. The admission ratio of the top 500 art schools in the United States is about 100 ∶ 1. The application of American art majors can not be applied to all schools in the same collection of works. Some schools require students to have interdisciplinary ability, while others require specialized skills. Which works should appear in the application materials and the order of arrangement will affect the results of the application for art study abroad. In short, Ranking of American Art Universities High schools pay attention to innovation. The cost of art study abroad is high, and the threshold for art study abroad is also high.

　　 British art study

For a long time, the number of students studying arts in the UK has been on the rise steadily, mainly studying fashion design, interior design, landscape design and graphic design, among which exhibition planning has become a new highlight. The learning focus of British art majors is not how to pay attention to creativity, but how to show creativity and transform it into commercial use. British colleges and universities require art applicants to have solid foundation and professional knowledge. In the UK, students can choose other majors in addition to their major, such as printing. British art colleges generally require an IELTS score of more than 6.5 points and an average undergraduate credit of more than 80 points. There are art schools and departments in comprehensive universities as well as specialized art schools in Britain. Some public art colleges, such as the London University of the Arts, have very strict requirements on the source of students. It should be noted that learning art requires higher economic strength.

　　 How to apply for art study abroad successfully

When choosing countries and colleges to study art, Chinese students should combine their own interests with the characteristics and requirements of various countries. However, it must be understood that it is not easy to apply for foreign famous art schools.

For applicants studying abroad in the arts, the application materials of each school are similar, mainly including personal statements, letters of recommendation, resumes, high school transcripts (universities), application forms, application fees, language scores and collections of works. Among them, art overseas works collection is the most critical, accounting for more than 70% of the college admission consideration. Excellent collection of overseas art works can make students stand out and win high scholarships. So, how to make a collection of overseas art works?

First, it should be targeted. After the target school and major are determined, try to understand the skills, styles, schools, etc. that the school values, and combine their own characteristics to "invest in their favorite" to make art overseas works collection.

Second, focus on diversity. The collection of overseas works of art should show a complete self, so the collection of overseas works of art should reflect diversity. For example, students majoring in fashion design need to present 2 to 3 series of design works, show their different design styles and creative sources, and attach some works in other art fields that they are good at, such as fabric design, sculpture and jewelry design. It is better for the collection of works to cover their own design ability and skills in many aspects, such as sketch, watercolor, creativity, color matching, structural design, software application, etc.

Third, creativity is the key. The core of design is creativity. Foreign art schools want to enroll students with innovative consciousness, creative inspiration and talent, rather than students who can only copy and copy. Creativity is the soul of the collection of overseas art works. Whether it is the ready-made clothing style, artistic style, or high definition style, all need to reflect their creativity. The interviewer will focus on the applicant's creativity and logical thinking ability.

Fourth, reflect the design process. Western art teaching pays more attention to the integrity of the creation process. From the initial conception, sketch to the shaping of the work, it is a process of creativity everywhere. If the applicant can fully reflect it, it will greatly improve the persuasiveness of the work collection. For example, students applying for the major of fashion design for art study abroad need to present their ideas in a series of processes such as inspiration source, market research, data collection, fabric and color selection, pattern drawing, effect drawing, production or sewing, and ready to wear display.

Fifth, pay attention to typesetting. At the beginning of the art study abroad collection, it needs an eye-catching cover, and the first page is a resume that is simple and highlights your personality. In terms of the number of works, clothing design majors need to provide 2 to 3 series of works, focusing on one series, while other design majors need to display about 10 creative works. The file of the entire collection should not be too large, or it may be deleted as a garbage file.

Generally speaking, the collection of overseas art works applied for undergraduate education in art studies focuses on showing basic skills, while the collection of overseas art works applied for graduate education focuses on reflecting personal style. Of course, specific to each school and curriculum, the requirements for overseas art works collection are also different.

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