Dates to Remember

Steps in the Application Process

Step 1

Obtain an Envision Conservatory Application and Evaluation form by downloading* and printing the document from the web.

Step 2

Fill out the Application completely in ink. Make sure to specify your primary area of interest and to include all required documents (including the Evaluation form) with your application packet. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Conservatory Application.

Step 3

Turn in your completed Application and Evaluation form to CCA Administration Office by August 15, 2006. Applications WILL NOT be accepted after this date. Or mail your application and evaluation form to:

Canyon Crest Academy
Attention: Ashley Adams
5951 Village Center Loop Road
San Diego, CA 92130

Step 4

Your Application and Evaluation form will been reviewed by the Envision team. If you qualify, you will be notified regarding the date and time of your interview and audition/portfolio review.

Step 5

Review the interview and audition/portfolio review requirements for your area of interest at the right (dance, digital/fine arts, instrumental music, theatre (acting or production and design), video/film, or vocal music). Be prepared to interview and audition or present your work in late August of 2006.

Step 6

After you have completed the interview and audition/portfolio review process, you will be notified before September 15, 2006 by mail. All notifications will only be made by snail mail.

Interview and Audition/Portfolio Review Requirements

Dance

WHAT IS ENVISION DANCE LOOKING FOR?

The Envision Dance program is looking for dancers who are passionate and dedicated to the art of dance and who are interested in possibly pursuing dance beyond the bounds of high school.

WHAT WILL THE AUDITION BE LIKE?

The auditions will consist of two parts.

Part I of the audition begins with a traditional two-hour group dance class including barre and across the floor work as well as combinations covering the skills of ballet, jazz, and modern. A dance faculty member demonstrates all of the dance combinations to be executed.

For part II of the audition, each applicant must present a self-choreographed 1 to 2 minute solo routine in ballet, jazz, modern, or a dance form that is representative of his/her talent. The music you choose for the audition solo must be on audiocassette and cued appropriately or on compact disc. 

During part II there will also be an informal individual interview with the audition panel to discuss the reasons for entering the Envision program and commitment to the discipline. 

The time allotted for part II will be posted on the website as soon as the number of applicant’s auditioning are taken into account. Please do not contact our offices via e-mail or phone.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE AUDITION?

Applicants must wear practice clothes; no particular color leotard is required for the audition. Hair must be secured out of the face and the applicant is to wear no jewelry. Applicants must not wear skirts, sweaters, or shirts during the audition. Ballet slippers and jazz shoes are preferred, however, if they are unavailable, socks are acceptable.

WHAT WILL I BE RATED ON DURING THE AUDITION?

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Dance Conservatory Audition.

Digital/Fine Arts

In the Envision Digital/Fine Arts Conservatory we will be teaching all the necessary technical skills for the students to create quality portfolios, which are necessary to get into art schools. More importantly, the invaluable experience of this program is teaching the students how to ‘see,’ who they are, and how to create from their soul. In order to have a successful experience in this program, the most important qualifications in a student are the proper attitude, commitment, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn, which is why the evaluation process focuses on accessing a potential candidate in those 4 areas.

The candidates must attend a figure drawing workshop with teaching artist Patti Fox (date and time TBA). It is not necessary for students to have any prior skills and all materials will be provided. In this workshop, Envision staff will evaluate students’ attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn.

The candidates must also attend a collaborative street painting workshop with teaching artist Patti Fox (date and time TBA). There will be a ½ hour break for lunch (students must bring their own lunch). Students need to wear sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Students also need to bring a bottle of drinking water. It is not necessary for students to have any prior skills and all materials will be provided. In this workshop, Envision staff will evaluate students’ attitude, commitment, willingness to learn, and collaborative abilities.

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Digital/Fine Arts Conservatory Audition.

Instrumental Music

• 12 Major scales MEMORIZED (two octaves for appropriate instruments)

• Chromatic Scale through the range of your instrument

• One selection of music prepared by the student to be performed for the Envision panel (please bring a copy of the music for the Envision panel) This selection should represent the music in which you wish to pursue .

• Sight Reading—selection provided by the Envision panel

• Interview Segment—Envision panel with ask student several questions pertaining to Envision and the student’s performing art interests.

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Instrumental Music Conservatory Audition.

Theatre

Acting

• Present two contrasting monologues not to exceed a total of four minutes. Monologues should be memorized from published plays and should contrast in character, style, or tone. Make sure each selection relates to your age and life experience.
  OR
  Present one monologue (using the above qualifications) and one song from musical theatre not exceed a total of five minutes. Pieces should be memorized and selected to demonstrate as much vocal and acting range as possible. Please bring a tape or CD for your accompaniment.

• Cold reading may be given at audition.
• Bring resume and picture or headshot to audition.
• Brief interview following audition.

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Theatre Acting Conservatory Audition.

Production and Design (Part of the Theatre Conservatory)

Present a portfolio with eight to twelve samples of your work. These samples can include renderings, photographs, and/or other artistic presentations of past design/production or personal artistic work. It is strongly recommended that each portfolio contain at least one example of costume, scenic, and lighting design. Portfolios will be evaluated on the following criterion: creativity, aesthetics, conceptualization, and skill.

You will be asked questions about your work and your interests in production. Interviews will be evaluated on the following criterion: passion, maturity, leadership qualities, and communication skills.

Video/Film

In the Envision Video/Film Conservatory we will be teaching all the necessary technical skills for the students to create quality films, which are necessary to get into film schools. More importantly, students learn how to develop their interests and express their views through the medium of video and film. In order to have a successful experience in this program, the most important qualifications in a student are the proper attitude, commitment, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn, which is why the evaluation process focuses on accessing a potential candidate in those 4 areas.

The candidates must attend a film workshop (time and date TBA).  It is not necessary for students to have any prior skills and all materials will be provided.  Students will be working both individually and in groups during the workshop.  Envision staff will evaluate students’ attitude, commitment, collaborative spirit and willingness to learn.

Please download and read this document* to see the evaluation rubric for the Envision Video/Film Conservatory Audition.

Vocal Music

• One selection of music prepared by the student to be performed for the Envision panel (please bring a copy of your music for the Envision panel) This selection should represent the music in which you wish to pursue.
• Sight Reading—selection provided by the Envision panel
• Ear Training (major intervals)
• Interview Segment—Envision panel will ask students several questions pertaining to Envision and the student’s specific performing art interests.