| 12 - 13 Program of Study Communication Arts |
Understanding the Admissions Process 2012-013
Savannah Arts Academy's admission process is two-fold. Phase I is the academic screening portion. When a
completed application packet is returned to SAA, a committee reviews the application to ensure that all
academic requirements are met. If the committee indicates that all academic requirements are met, an
audition is scheduled.
The audition portion is Phase II of the admissions process. A student must audition in his or her arts major
area for the SAA faculty members in that area. All arts areas use a rubric to score students on their auditions.
The rubrics are based on a 100-point scale. A student must score a minimum of 80 points in order to pass the
audition. Every arts area will include an interview that will be worth 0 to 20 points. Following the academic
requirements is a description of the audition requirements for each arts area. |
View Video and Poster Samples
Student Created Public Service Announcement or Commercial Video: (25 pts) Each candidate will
submit a video (based on the storyboard the applicant created as part of the audition) on a DVD. Candidates
may create either a Public Service Announcement (PSA) or commercial using their storyboard idea.
Public Service Announcements are intended to change the public's interest by raising awareness about an
issue affecting public attitudes and potentially stimulating action. PSA example topics: bullying, recycling,
texting while driving, etc. A commercial is a promotional advertisement for a service or product.
The Commercial or Public Service Announcement created for the audition must be 30-60 seconds in length. It
must include the following: Music, Titles, Narration, and Credits. Narration on the video can be the
candidate's voice or someone else's. Students should also type a description of the PSA or commercial that
includes the purpose of the video and a list of software and equipment used. Credits (at the end of the PSA or
Commercial) must include the music used and the names of individuals who appeared in the video. We will
not accept picture slide shows as videos. DVDs must have the candidates first and last name written on it,
plus the title of the Commercial or PSA. DVDs should play in Mac computers, PC computers and DVD
players. Please double check your DVD prior to the audition. All videos should be produced only by the
prospective student. Any works considered "not their own" will be disqualified.
PSA - List of Ideas
Student Created Poster/Print Advertisement: (25 pts) Each candidate will submit a poster that supports the Public Service Announcement or Commercial created for the audition. Posters should be print advertisements reflecting the idea, product, or service featured in the PSA or Commercial. Posters can be hand drawn or created on the computer. Posters must be created on unlined paper and should be 8.5x11 or 11x17 in size.
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Downloadable Storyboard Sample |
Downloadable Storyboard Template
Storyboard for Public Service Announcement or Commercial: (10 pts) Each candidate will create a storyboard based on the idea he/she will be using to create his/her Public Service Announcement (PSA) or Commercial required for the audition. Storyboards include images that represent frames of the video and written text that conveys the message of the topic. Storyboards allow you to visualize and fine-tune key frames in your video before filming or editing. Storyboards include drawings of individual frames and describe dialogue and other notes. Candidates do not have to use our storyboard template but can if he or she chooses. Completed storyboards should be brought to the audition. |
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