Enhanced Artistic Expressions: A Combination of Art and Performance Enhancers
In the College of Arts & Sciences at Oberlin, applicants for the four-year BA program have the option to submit supplemental materials to showcase their talents in Cinema Studies, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Art, and classical instruments.
The supplemental materials, which can be in the form of video, audio, writing, or images, should not exceed the specified limits. For visual art, no more than 10 photos can be submitted, while for Cinema Studies, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Art, video and images are the primary formats. For Creative Writing, written samples are suitable, and for Music and classical instruments, audio samples are relevant.
It is important to note that while you can submit up to 10 work samples, you are not required to submit all 10. Submitting fewer items of higher quality is encouraged over many items of lower quality.
The submission process is done online through the Oberlin applicant portal. Instructions for accessing the portal and submitting supplemental materials are provided after application processing, which typically takes 2-3 days.
The admissions staff at Oberlin will review the submitted materials, but they cannot review materials beyond the provided guidelines. Materials mailed or emailed to the admissions office will not be reviewed.
For Music and classical instruments, two short contrasting solo works are preferred, either unaccompanied or with accompaniment. Performances by chamber ensembles and jazz combos are welcome, provided the performer can be identified. Large ensemble recordings (choirs or symphonic bands) are discouraged.
For the five-year BA+BFA program, specific application guidelines apply, and additional supplemental materials are not allowed.
For more technical submission requirements or discipline-specific recommendations, it is advisable to refer to Oberlin’s official admissions page or contact their admissions office directly.
[1] It is important to note that while the article mentions "up to 10 work samples," the original bullet points specify that you are not required to submit all 10 samples; submitting fewer is acceptable.
[1] If you are applying to the Oberlin College of Arts & Sciences BA program and wish to showcase your talents in the home-and-garden or lifestyle categories, you should note that while up to 10 samples can be submitted, it is encouraged to present fewer items of higher quality rather than many of lower quality.
[2] For those interested in sustainable living within the arts, it is essential to understand that while the supplemental material guidelines do not explicitly mention 'sustainable-living', the format options for Cinema Studies, Dance, Theatre, Visual Art, Creative Writing, Music, and classical instruments provide avenues to express and demonstrate one's artistic ideas in a manner that could align with sustainable living principles.
