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 Visit baltimoredesignschool.org to complete your 9 th grade application.
 Applications must be received by Friday, January 16, 2015 to be considered for admission.
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 BDS will inform you of your scheduled portfolio review time by Friday, January 30, 2015.
 Please plan to arrive promptly at your portfolio review time on Saturday, February 7, 2015.
 You will be expected to complete a portfolio review and presentation during this time.
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Sketchbook /Process Journal(s)
 Your sketchbook/process journal(s) should show how you are using it to practice and improve your design ideas and art making skills.
 If you have multiple sketchbook/process journals, bring them all! If you have a school sketchbook, you should bring that in addition to your personal sketchbook.
 Sketchbook/Process Journal(s) should be mostly filled and contain a variety of subject matter including: o planning (sketching ideas and note-taking) o observational drawing o ideas for design o material exploration and experimentation (use of a variety of media) o your personal voice and interests o collected materials that represent what inspires you and helps your creative process.
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Still-life/Still-object Drawing from Observation
 9x12 inches or larger in size
 Choice of drawing media
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Environment from Observation
 Choose ONE of the following: o Interior space o Exterior space o Landscape o Cityscape
 9x12 inches or larger in size
 Choice of media
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Realistically Rendered Self-Portrait
 9x12 inches or larger in size
 Choice of media
 This self-portrait should be done from observation (from a mirror) OR from a reference photo.
 IF you use a reference photo, the photo should be taken for the purpose of creating this self-portrait.
The subject should be well lit and the photo should be taken without a flash.

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Redesign Assignment
 Choose ONE of the following to redesign:
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 o redesign a piece of clothing (perhaps for another season, or use in another style) o redesign a building exterior or interior (perhaps for another location or purpose) o redesign a graphic (perhaps a logo, an ad, website, or a poster) o redesign a product (perhaps a package, an object, or a display)
In your sketchbook, add a picture of the original item you are redesigning before creating your new design.
Your new design may be in the form of a drawing, a small model, or an actual product.
Write an artist’s statement to go along with your redesign assignment. You artist’s statement should explain: o WHY you chose to redesign that item (what problems did you encounter with the original design?) o The changes you made o WHY you remade it to look a certain way o HOW your redesigned item might function
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& 7. Work of Choice #1 and Work of Choice #2
 Show us your best! Your works of choice should help us get to know you as an individual, and give us the best understanding of your vision as a designer.
 Ideas may include, but are not limited to: o Ceramics o Sculpture o Jewelry o Clothing o Architectural model o Photography o Drawing o Painting o Fibers o Web design o Etc.
We welcome you to attend any or all of the following
Portfolio Workshops at BDS:
 Thursday, October 9 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Sketchbooks)
 Thursday, October 23 rd , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Still-life/still-object)
 Thursday, November 6 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Self-Portraits)
 Thursday, November 20 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Redesign Assignment)
 Thursday, December 4 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Environment)
 Thursday, December 18 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Works of Choice)
 Thursday, January 8 th , 4-6 pm (Portfolio Focus: Works of Choice)
Visit baltimoredesignschool.org for more details, or call 443-642-2311