Kelly Savino on thu 3 apr 08
Kendra, it's my opinion (and you know what they say about opinions) that
your response is too general. They asked for a very specific personal
experience essay. I know you only showed us a paragraph, and maybe you
addressed it elsewhere in your writing, but it seems to me the "meat" of
the assignment is right here:
"Big or small, tell us about a time in your creative or artistic life
when you were criticized for your creative decisions or told "no".
(and then, to give you more to talk about, this:)
"Did you abandon your new idea? Refine your new idea? Or did you reject
the criticism and proceed full speed ahead? Tell us about your thought
process during this time. Do you regret not following through on
your idea? Or are you now grateful you didn't go out on such a
precarious limb? How do
you think the criticism or denial affected the further development of
your creative work?"
As far as I can see, you didn't find that example to talk about. Any art
instruction (or theater, or any experience that required creativity)
would work as an example. They want to know -- do you take creative
risks? How do you handle resistance? There must be something, from the
early "scribble on the wall" years, to a friend discouraging you from
going to art school, to getting a bad grade on some art class project --
something specific you can build into a brief story.
Sometimes all they want to know is whether you can follow directions.
I'd advise you to make sure to give them the thesis they are asking for.
It seems formulaic, but the fact that it is your own experience with
your own perspective will make it unique.
I'd be happy to proofread your final copy, if you mail it off list.
Good luck to you!
Yours
Kelly in Ohio
"gradual" student and recovering college comp teacher
http://www.primalpotter.com
Digital Studio on thu 3 apr 08
Hey everyone,
I'm starting the tedious process of applying to another college as a
transfer student. I'm applying to Columbia College Chicago, and I'm
answering an essay question about criticism. I think a couple days ago
some people posted about art criticism, so I'm interested in everyone's
response to this question:
Many successful artists, musicians, performers, writers, entrepreneurs,
filmmakers,
producers, etc., take creative risks to move their artform forward, and,
while many risks
have proved successful (maybe even revolutionary), it's also true that
just as many
have flopped. Whether exploring a new idea or form, proposing a show,
writing a grant
proposal, or presenting their work to the public, the greatest artists
have faced rejection
and were forced to find ways to persevere.
Big or small, tell us about a time in your creative or artistic life
when you were criticized
for your creative decisions or told "no". Did you abandon your new idea?
Refine your new
idea? Or did you reject the criticism and proceed full speed ahead? Tell
us about your
thought process during this time. Do you regret not following through on
your idea? Or
are you now grateful you didn't go out on such a precarious limb? How do
you think the
criticism or denial affected the further development of your creative work?
Here's a paragraph from my essay:
I believe that my art and criticism come hand in hand. As a ceramist and
photographer, my work is made for other people as well as myself. Even
though it is gratifying when people say that they enjoy my work, there
are always going to be those who don't.
There is a saying that you are your worst critic, and I usually prove
that statement to be true by disliking most of my past work. I don't
take into account that what I have done in the past is a learning
process and that I am improving.
I'll be waiting for your replies, as I'm sure some of you have some
great criticism stories!
-Kendra
--
Kendra Bogert
www.digital-studio.biz
641-208-6253
Ivor and Olive Lewis on sat 5 apr 08
Dear Kendra Bogert,
Your application essay should address the specific questions asked by =
the authorities who govern the institution you wish to attend.
"....Big or small, tell us about a time in your creative or artistic =
life when you were criticized for your creative decisions or told "no"
A. Did you abandon your new idea?
B. Refine your new idea?
C. Did you reject the criticism and proceed full speed ahead?
D. Tell us about your thought process during this time.
E. Do you regret not following through on your idea?
F. Are you now grateful you didn't go out on such a precarious limb?
G. How do you think the criticism or denial affected the further =
development of your creative work?....."
Your response should relate, as stated in the opening remark, to a =
single formative instance . This seems to be related to self analysis. =
They wish to know what makes you "Tick".
In my opinion this is about Psychoanalysis not Aesthetic Criticism. Be =
aware it is not necessary to select negative remarks about your work =
though they do wish to know how you behave in the face of constraints.
I wish you a successful journey .
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
South Australia.
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