Design and Production Application Requirements
Eligibility
The Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Production & Design Summer Intensive is open to students in grades 8 through 12 (for the 2024-2025 school year).
Application Submission Guidelines
Students must submit samples of their production or design work, if a student has not been part of a production we ask that they submit something they have created. Specific guidelines are below.
NOTE: Students with limited experience who are curious and passionate about theatre and design are still encouraged to apply!
Student Introduction - Video 1
- Please provide an introduction video (60 seconds maximum). The video should include the following:
- A close-up shot in which you state your full name, current city, state, and country.
- A brief introduction of yourself
- Why you are interested in the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy: Production & Design Intensive
- Why you are passionate about theatre/design/production
- Highlight any design and production experience you have had.
Production and Design Portfolio Samples
Upload no more than five samples of your work using the following guidelines:
- Size:
- Uploads can be multiple pages long
- The maximum size for each upload is 10GB
- Samples:
- Photos or videos of your completed work
- Production or Design specific paperwork
- Design presentations
- Unrealized Designs (designs you have done that were never onstage)
- Items that may be included in a Theatrical Portfolio
We understand that there is a wide variety of production examples throughout the technical theatre and production realm, and we are looking for samples that you are proud of.
NOTE: If you have not done specific production work but have been a creator of some kind you may upload samples of anything you have created (art, managerial paperwork, robotics work, costume creation, photography, podcasts, video production, etc.)
Resume & Headshot
Resume
Things to include on your resume:
- Production experience
- Classes you have taken in art, design, CAD, computer software, programming, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or any other relevant training
- Clubs and organizations you have participated in
Headshot
If you do not have a headshot please upload a recent professional photo of yourself.
Deadlines
Early Submission: December 14, 2024
Early Submission Applications will be reviewed by January 15, 2025.
Spring Application Deadline: April 18, 2025*
Admissions Notification: May 1, 2025
Applications will remain open until the program is full. Rolling application submissions will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis.