REJECTED CALARTS PORTFOLIO: A definitive list of those who have been rejected within the last four years

First Published: 28/12/2013
Last Updated: 04/02/2014


Hi Peeps,

CALARTS CHARACTER ANIMATION PORTFOLIO REJECTED

Here are some portfolios that are technically of high standard but were rejected. A big thank you for showing us your portfolios peeps.

There is a fantastic website that I would recommend any would-be CALART's applicants to join,  http://animatedbuzz.com  You get a chance to interact with like-minded people, get critiques on your work (you need to ask for it) and make new friends.

 

If I have made any errors please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Cheers

Calarts Rejected Portfolio for those attending the Fall of 2013

Barrios, Nicole
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1887


Blew, R
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1927


Gibbs, Hannah
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1926


Horton, Maggie
http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1930


Provost, Glenn
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1880


Thomas, Malcolm
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1870


Velez, Allen
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1960

Calarts Rejected Portfolio for those attending the Fall of 2012

Loo, Kira's :
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1052


Steele, Sarah :
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1217


Won Lee, Hye :
http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1180

 

Calarts Rejected Portfolio for those attending the Fall of 2011

 

Calarts Rejected Portfolio for the year 2010

Calarts Rejected Portfolio for the year 2009

Candler's, Amada: http://amandacandler.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/how-to-not-get-accepted-to-calarts.html


http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1930


http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1926#/albums/photo/view/album_id/1926/photo_id/37312/offset/19


http://clausersketch.blogspot.it/p/calarts-portfolio.html

Calarts Blog: 'The fight continues'

I'm a pragmatist. I like to try and find out all the possible outcomes and solutions for a particular event.  It helps me have an idea of what I need to do to prepare for those problems.  I've constructed a flowchart to help me out, and I discovered that I will need to do the following:


... continue to draw in my sketchbook.
.....continue with my life drawings courses
.... continue experimenting
......continue getting inspiration from others
......I will need to produce a final draft of any stories or poems.
and I will need to set up a business, ideally in the production of animations, art and stories.


So if I am unsuccessful for 2014 at least I have a serious fighting chance for my last attempt for 2015.

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CALARTS CHARACTER ANIMATION PORTFOLIO 2014 (Rejected)

Updated 08/04/2014

Unfortunately my application was rejected for 2014.   I'm going to have one final go for 2015.






Dated: 26/12/2013
Well, I have finished.  As promised my Character Animation portfolio for CALART's for entry into 2014.




Calarts Character Animation Porfolio2014 - Oberservation 1


 



Calarts Character Animation Porfolio2014 - Oberservation 2

 

 

 

CALARTS Life drawing Portfolio blog: 'Researching other artist's work'

Whilst I'm trying to figure out how the hell I am going to solve my immediate problems of having neither any models nor a place that can help me scan my artwork; I have decided to do some research.   So far I'm producing some pretty mundane stuff, which is heavily classical based.  Nothing wrong with that - after all I need to show CALARTS that I can draw. 

The reason why I am weary of producing any more classical based drawings is that, from what I've gathered CALARTS is not particularly fond of a portfolio that is heavily classical based.  I'm guessing that they want to see gesture and something unique.

Hence the reason for researching other people's work, to find inspiration and ideas that I can adapt into my own artwork.  I've searched for some contemporary life drawings that I really liked.  I've also managed to save them on my pinterest account.

I've mentioned some of the artist below along with the link - and my reasoning for liking it.  Please note that it's not in any particular order.

Christopher Williams

Pic. 1   Dancer Intensity by Christopher Williams

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Pic. 2   Movement VI by Christopher Williams

I love the energy of these pieces.  In the first picture, 'Dancer Intensity' it almost feels as if the dancer is drawing out her very soul.  I'm loving the line quality and I love his use of tone to depict movement.  Although the human shape is not  fully formed you still feel its essence, its sense of transition.

 

This is a must for me try out, trying to capture a sequence of gesture drawings, during adance performance.

 

You can find out more about the artist Christopher Williams at

http://www.saatchionline.com/art-collection/Drawing/Expressive-Life-Drawings/290653/2088/view

Fred Hatt

 

 

 

 

 

OMG, I love the fact that this artist is not restricted by one particular line technique.  The virbracy of the colours makes his work unique.  His blog is a must read, as he's always on the quest of pushing the boundaries as far as he can, http://fredhatt.com/blog/ 

 

 

This is something that I  have to include in my portfolio.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 Chris Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really don't get this overlapping - as far as I am concerned it is a bit confusing, that is until I saw some of Chris Wood's work.  I really like Pic. 6 as I find it uber sensual, I particualarly liked the the touching of the arms.   In Pic 7, I do like the colours.

 To see more of the artist work see  http://chriswoodartist.com/2012/07/12/chriswoodartist-curates-a-body-of-work-a-medley-of-contemporary-life-drawing/

I 've included this because I like the use of colours.

Again like the above, I just like this particular artwork, I think it has more to do with the use of colours and how they complement each other.

I like the combination of the colours.






http://www.zhibit.org/geckotui/drawings/as-far-as-i-can-see

John Ackerson

 

 

 

 

I know, it's not gesture drawings, but I've included this because it feels real.  It actually feels that he's moving, I think it's because of the short strokes that he uses.  He's got some excellent work to that you should see http://johnackerson1.blogspot.co.uk/p/drawings.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rest of the pictures were taken from London Drawing Facebook.   https://www.facebook.com/londondrawing/photos_Istream#!/photo.php?fbid=573104686089883&set=pb.157715580962131.-2207520000.1387565003.&type=3&theater.  I do not know the artist name.  If you recognise any of these as your painting please let me know so that add your name to them.

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

I've also included an article to show how to make your artwork more interesting.

 

http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/painting-media-process-technique

Calarts Life Drawing Portfolio blog: Tate Modern Masterclasses



I found these videos useful.  It doesn't teach you about life drawing, just what an artist should try and achieve in their drawings.

 

 

 

 



CALARTS Life Drawing Porfolio Blog: ' It has come to the worst'

I'm in trouble. 

All the places that I need to finish my portfolio have closed for the Christmas period.

The scanner place, to scan my large A0 pieces of artwork, will not be opening until 6th Jan; the art colleges won't reopen until 7th Jan.  Way pass the deadline of 3rd Jan!!!!!


I've only got two decent pieces that is up to scratch.  Where am I going to find a nude model for the other pieces, and what about the animals? I suppose I can go to a pet store - or sit in at the vet's around the corner.


Crap, how am I going to get myself out of this mess?

I really sit down and think about this.

CALARTS Portfolio Checklist - Part 1 'Let's get serious - I mean you are really running out of time'

From what I can gather, there are three main sections; Human Nudes e.g life drawings; Animals and Environments.

Below is an Excel Spreadsheet of what I think CALARTS would love to see within the drawings such as Shape, Form, contour eg. I know that CALARTS or any animation insitution is big on gesture, so I've included some form of movement. I have also made a note of the lenght of poses and the medium so at least I know that I am producing a range of drawings.

You will notice that so far, I think, that I have managed to satisfy at least 5 of the 15 drawings needed. I got at least a good two weeks to pull something out of my ass. I've got my weekly life drawing this Saturday, so hopefully I should produce some really good pieces.

In the meantime, I need to concerntrate on my weakest point, environments/ landscapes. The main reason why I don't like it, is that it takes forever - you need at least several sittings just to capture the details - and then you have the added problem of what you are going to draw / how can you make a landscape with a lonely tree interesting? At least CALARTS has given us clues something with, ambience, mood and depth.

For one of exteriors, it had to be a view of my hometown, Daggers. I particularly liked the view from the library, 2nd floor. Perhaps sound a little pervy, but you can observe people, how they walk, how they talk and look at each other, how they dressed, and how they react with one another. I don't know why it's fascinating - it's just is.


For the interior it had to be the inside of a church. Again, I didn't know why as I never attended the catholic church around the corner from where I live. The insider was beautiful, it felt peaceful, it was welcoming and warm. It was also noticeable how a few people looked distressed, there was an underlying feeling of anixety, fear perhaps of what is going to happen next. Capturing this is going to take several sittings as I want to make sure I do the picture justice. Unfortunately, the outside of the church just looked plain - it did'nt have a presence - I suppose the saying 'never judge a book by it's cover' holds true.

For my second interior has to be my bedroom. I don't know what sort of amibience or feeling my room creates. I know it doesn't have depth. So perhaps may not be the right choice. Any way I'm signing off to think about what else I can capture.

Top three articles/videos to show you how to photograph your artwork for a portfolio.

It's great that CALARTS has given us the option to send our observational work in digital.  Since I like to work on large sheets of paper it would be pretty expensive to post to the U.S. 

With that being said, there is an additional problem , in that I need to make sure that I photograph my work in the best possible light. 

I've done my research and found great articles that will show you step by step to take and edit your artwork.  And since submission is only around the corner I best get on practising these tips.



How to Photograph your Artwork for a Portfolio or the Internet
http://emptyeasel.com/2007/01/19/how-to-photograph-your-artwork-for-a-portfolio-or-the-internet/



This video was made for Saatchi and Saatchi online.




I liked this video, for the simple reason it explains everything in laymans terms.



If you think there are better videos/ articles please let me know and I will update accordingly.

Top 10 tips for Prospective CalArts Animation Students

Yep, after researching hours upon end, I have come up with the definitive top ten tips for prospective CalArts students wanting to study Character Animation.

1.      In your main portfolio, show at least a minimum of 12 life drawings depicting clearly the hands, feet and face.

2.      Aim for a style which is loosely rendered.

3.      Be Experimental and Expressive with the choice of mediums and techniques.

4.      In your Sketchbook, ensure that at least 60% of the drawings are observational. (As with number one, do not ignore the hands, feet or the face. 

5.      Calarts would prefer the sketchbooks to be drawn in pen; unless of course this does not suit you, see point 10.

6.      Sketches should be of two minutes or less poses.  Create movement in your sketches, think about gesture.

7.      Anime is a popular choice in Sketchbooks; however Calarts are not that fond of seeing it.

8.      Think about the overall visual narrative, think about the visual story that your artwork is telling.

9.      Think about the overall presentation of your portfolio.  Does your artwork flow visually?

 

10.  Most importantly, JUST BE YOU. Be confident to allow your own intuitive interpretation, express itself on paper.

 

When I think about it, it’s a great way to improve your artwork in general.

 

 

Great Reading Sources

Director of Calarts Character Animation Course, Dan Hansen, gives a brief account of the expectations from Calarts applicants. (Article written 2012)

http://woahreference.tumblr.com/post/28324533898/an-email-sent-from-director-of-character-animation-at

 http://johnkstuff.blogspot.co.uk/2007/04/cal-arts-1-apology-to-students.html

Mario Furmanczyk, a graduate from CalArts, writes and shows how after a failed attempt he finally got accepted by CalArts. (Article written around 2002/2003)

http://www.animatedbuzz.com/tutorials/Calarts.html

 

Current fourth year student, gives her detailed account of what she thinks the qualities to get your  portfolio accepted by CalArts

http://portlynntagavi.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/so-you-want-to-be-calarts-tian-well.html

 

 

Have you got any more great blogs that should be added here?  Please let me know so that I can update this blog.

 

CALARTS CHARACTER ANIMATION PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: Hands, Feet and Faces: ‘Separating the wheat from the chaff’

Countdown 26 days to go be for the portfolio deadline for CalArts

 

 

Time is running out and  I haven’t met the minimum criteria of 15 pieces of artwork. At the moment I am on four presentable pieces. Six pieces if I included work from Barking and Daggers College.

 

I have tried to give my portfolio some dimension by working in different mediums. So far I have used crayons, charcoal, ink and gold. Compared to those portfolios that got accepted onto CALARTS Character Animation program, I still haven’t got that WOW factor. At this moment in time my only regret is not having attended extra life drawing classes whilst I was at college. No point crying over spilt milk.

 

There is one advantage,  doing the sketchbook on a daily basis and attending the life drawing courses has meant that I have seen a significant improvement in my artwork. I can't stress enough how practicing everyday is vital to your improvement in your artwork.  Another advantage about attending life drawing classes is that you can add your rejected artwork to the sketchbook!

 

Two weeks ago, I attended a life drawing course specifically on Hands, Feet and Faces at the Heatherly’s Fine Art School, Chelsea (London). It was a must for me to attend this life drawing course, as CALARTS places a heavy emphasis on being able to draw the hands, feet and face accurately.   Calarts states that you can disguise a beginner from an accomplished artist by looking at the hands, feet and faces. 

 

I didn’t produce any finished pieces from the class itself, as most of the lesson was taken up with the tutorial; but I did leave the class with a range of ideas for a visual story for the hands.  So I am eager to see if this works.

 

There is one course that I must attend and that is a master course in colour. In one of the life drawing sessions the art teacher told me not to merely colour in my artwork. Instead I must think and feel how colour could enhance the visual narrative. I’ll let you know how I got on with that course.

 

Tip for preparing to apply to Calarts Character Animation Program.  START AT LEAST PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO A YEAR IN ADVANCE!  This would enable to choose from a range of artwork, hence you will be able to pick out your best pieces.  It would be able to give yourself a chance to improve on your artwork.  Either way starting well in advance is a must.

Useful Reading
Learn more about how to create great hands, feet and faces
http://characterdesignnotes.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/foot-and-shoe-reference-part-2.html

ACCEPTED CALARTS PORTFOLIO - A definitive list of those who have been accepted for the past four years

Updated:   18/06/14

First Published on 8 /10 /2013

Hi Peeps,

Yeap - you've guessed it it's that time of year again, where we find out who has been accepted. I'm constantly checking online for any acceptances. I'll be updating as of when.

REMEMBER this is only meant as inspirational purposes only. You're not to copy their work (because this would be known as plagiarism) and besides I think Calarts are looking for something unique. And the only way to be unique is by being true to yourself. Trust your art, Trust yourself and Trust your own style ....... Shaney

ACCEPTED CALARTS CHARACTER ANIMATION PORTFOLIO'S

Calarts Acceptance Portfolio for the year 2014

Updated: 18/04/14

Congrats to those who have been accepted - their work have been amazing.

Dadhoo, Rhea: Portfolio Full Example: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2583

E, Kelsey : Portfolio: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2584:
Sketchbook: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2586
Amazing use of colours, and a strong style.

Horst, Clara: Full Portfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2578

Horton, Maggie: Portfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2851

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Issac, Reg: Portfolio Complete: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2563
Sketchbook Examples: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2481
Fantastical packed Sketches.

Kim, Ena: Portfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2560
Sketchbook 1: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2281
Sketchbook 2: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2395
Sketchbook Observational: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2280

KraKirian, Liana: We don't have a link to here portfolio, but here is a link to give you a feel of some of her sketches. http://lianasbananas.tumblr.com


Lam, Michelle: Sketchbook Examples: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2451


Sketchbook







Lynne, Gabrielle: Portfolio: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2468

Mansfield, Ben: Full Portfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2611
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.gblogID=7843030089096725072#editor/target=page;pageID=3290814452396931753;onPublishedMenu=pages;onClosedMenu=pages;postNum=0;src=link

Page, Alexis: Portfolio Observational: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2515
Portfolio Other: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2803
Sketchbook: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2491

Her favourite Portfolio Pieces: http://alexis-page.tumblr.com/post/72180652962/my-favorites-from-my-calarts-portfolio-the-rest







Niu, Victoria: Portfolio: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2513
Sketchbook Examples: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2361 ( See her Sketchbook below. )





Turner, Caleb: Portfolio Examples: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2305

Siswick Jess: Portfolio Examples: http://toriknew.tumblr.com/post/56807261196
Sketchbook Examples: http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2826

Wasiluk, Martyna: Full Porfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2828

Experimental Animation 2014


Chang, Kyle: Portfolio: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2573 (You have to love this guy's determination - he got in on his third go!! The power of belief)

Kamberai, John:I've been told, that not all his work featured on his vimeo account was included in his porfolio.
https://vimeo.com/johnkamberai
http://joankamberaj.tumblr.com

Calarts Acceptance Portfolio for the year 2013

Chanda, Sandeepan:  http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1889

Crittenden , Clara :   http://ccritcalartsportfolio.blogspot.co.uk/

Heelis, James:   (not in attendance, but got accepted) http://holycowfarts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/2013-calarts-accepted-portfolio.html#!/2013/03/2013-calarts-accepted-portfolio.html

Howard, Kaden: http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2035

Januzzi, Delaney:     http://dookah.blogspot.co.uk/2013_10_01_archive.htm

Lee, Jackie:             https://picasaweb.google.com/115598477917506649570/March282013?feat=flashalbum#

Lee -Sung, Katie:  http://www.animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1717

Lien-Sjursen, Kirsten:  http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/2032

Park, Joseph:  http://joeparkart.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/calarts-portfolio-wip.html

Schwarz, Val:  http://animatedbuzz.com/albums/view/1751

Suarez, Anthony (JR): http://anthonysuarezjr.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/pieces-from-my-calarts-2013-portfolio.html


Click on this link to see the rejected portfolio for 2013

Calarts Acceptance Portfolio for the year 2012

Bader, Issac:    I think that this was his portfolio. http://ijbader.blogspot.co.uk/ Gesture drawings are lovely to look at: http://ijbader-gesturedrawings.blogspot.co.uk/


Choi, Yong Nak (aka Knocknak) You can see his impressive portfolio on youtube - see below



Chong, Jerrold
http://jmaginestudios.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/calarts-portfolio-2012.html


Harris-Schotzko, Sasha:  I think within this portfolio you can tell that she was being true to herself and what she liked.  http://shotzgoboom.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/portfolio.html


Lee, Hui Yon:   http://mokomikiporty.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Calarts Acceptance Portfolio for the year 2011

Ekabutr, Monica: (This lady demonstrates the meaning of determination.  She got in on her third try)

http://ekabutr.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/final-calarts-portolio-for-character.html#!/2010/12/final-calarts-portolio-for-character.html


Hankins, Carrie: Some amazing fantasy artwork             
http://karurie.deviantart.com/gallery/30271620


Karurie
http://karurie.deviantart.com/gallery/30271620


Yon
http://mokomikiporty.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/finally.html

Calarts Acceptance Portfolio for the year 2010

Dario:
http://i-am-dario.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/here-is-my-calarts-portfolio-for-2010.html


Filigheri, Elyse:
http://www.elysefiligheri.com/2010/07/accepted-calarts-portfolio.html



Kamin, Yeb
http://yebkamin.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/so-you-want-to-get-into-calarts-hu.html

Lin, Gabe:  http://pd09.blogspot.co.uk/ Tagavi, Portlynn:  This blog is a must read for anyone wanting to know where to start and what to do. http://portlynntagavi.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/so-you-want-to-be-calarts-tian-well.html