Visual Arts

1. To Apply Columbia

1.1 List a few words or phrases that describe your ideal college community. (150 words or less)

My perfect college community should be something unexpected. It should be exciting. It should comprise of peers who are willing to help and learn from each other. Studying in college should include the top researchers and professors in the visual art sector. Students should get involved in participating in interdisciplinary practices that address the problems in society. The institution should have exposure to trends and new ideas. The community should be inspiring and uplifting. Also, the college community should be one that encourages creativity in visual arts among students. It should have an environment that the teachers consider the opinion of every individual. 

1.2 List the titles of the required readings from courses during the school year or summer that you enjoyed most in the past year. (150 words or less)

Some of the visual art reading titles I have enjoyed reading in the past years include the following; 

The artist and society.

The science of photography.

Scientist as an illustrator and the insect anatomy.

Elements, pigments, and compounds.

Mirror of values. 

1.3 List the titles of the books you read for pleasure that you enjoyed most in the past year (150 words or less)

Some of the novels I have enjoyed learning for the past years include the following painting books.

The Watercolor Course You’ve Always Wanted.

Abstract Art Painting: Expressions in Mixed Media.

The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting.

Art Students League of New York on Painting.

1.4 List the titles of the print, electronic publications, and websites you read regularly. (150 words or less)

As a student, I enjoy reading various newspapers. In many occasions, I do prefer reading the publications such as The Economist, New York Times, visual arts journals, an American anthropologist and Astronomy magazine. Also, on some occasions, I can visit sites such as Buzzfeed to obtain serious news. I included visual arts’ journals since I have followed the various works of different artists for some time now, and I have an interest in pursuing computer visual arts. Without any doubt, the Columbia School of Visual Arts happens to be offering this course. The journals will allow me to further my knowledge of visual arts, hence will enable me to understand the concepts that I will learn at the University and be able to apply them in real life. 

1.5 List the titles of the films, concerts, shows, exhibits, lectures and other entertainments you enjoyed most in the past year (150 words or less)

I do have an interest in every aspect of arts. Therefore, when I am not reading, I always get myself engaged in visiting various sites to find out what is trending around the world. I do have an interest in issues related to entertainment such as music and the latest movies. I do engage in watching horror movies. Also, I have enjoyed attending various theatre concerts held in the school halls. Apart from arts, I would involve my friends in playing computer games. 

1.6, Please tell us what you value most about Columbia and why. (300 words or less)

I value Columbia University since I have the perception that this institution will offer me exceptional skills that will allow me to grow as a visual art artist. I read an article in New York Time indicating the requirements of the Columbia University students, which stated they need to be community volunteers. This program shows how the University focuses on assisting the learners to be able to apply the knowledge they gained in class to improve society. 

I have an interest in pursuing a computer visual arts. And Columbia University happens to be the ideal institution for studying this course since the institutions provide various visual art programs, including computer visual arts and offer adequate studying resources. Another reason why Columbia University is suitable is that of its location. The location of the main university campus is within Manhattan and New York City neighborhoods. Its location makes it easily accessible for the students.

Also, another factor that attracts applicants in this school is because of its academic excellence. Columbia University is a member of the eight Ivy League schools. Also, Columbia University enjoys a ranking of position four on the Best Colleges in the world and U.S News. What is more, the institution emphasizes academics over athletics. Thus, it supports the objectives of many applicants since many apply to the institution to attain academic excellence. Another distinctive feature of Columbia University is its location within NYC. The site of the University within the New York City encourages art students, more so the visual arts learners, since they would be able to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art during Art History and witness the death of Socrates. 

1.7 For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Member Questions section. If you are currently undecided, please write about any field or fields in which you may have an interest at this time. (300 words or less)

During my grade 12 level of study, I learned some details visual arts. I learned that there are various forms of visual arts which included sculpture, design, painting, filmmaking, photography, video, and crafts. When conducting further research on visual arts, I noted that one could do a painting using a computer. However, what I was unable to understand is how an individual can come up with the perfect paint of an object using a computer. Just like every curious student, I searched it on YouTube. I was able to find the answer. However, I never stopped at that level; instead, I continued with my investigations regarding the topic. The more I investigated, the more questions came up. What are the methods of painting? What are the tools used for painting? Can all objects get painted using a computer? These questions made me begin to understand that I have an interest in gaining knowledge regarding computer visual arts. 

I do not have an interest in studying computer visual arts because of the money I can make or the job opportunities available. I value it because of the passion. My end goal during this course is to be able to understand all the concepts related to painting using a computer. The skills would enable me to contribute to the society in making it a better place. Having studied visual arts makes me qualified to study computer visual arts since I have basic ideas regarding the discipline. I will be able to apply and relate my previous skills. Thus, studying computer visual arts will be like furthering my studies on visual arts.

2. To apply NYU for the major such as Visual Art, Ecomm, or Business

We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. We are particularly interested in knowing what motivated you to apply to NYU and more specifically, why you have applied or expressed interest in a particular campus, school, college, program, and area of study? If you have applied to more than one, please tell us why you are interested in each of the campuses, schools, colleges, or programs to which you have applied. You may be focused or undecided, or simply open to the options within NYU’s global network; regardless, we want to understand – Why NYU? (400 word maximum)

When I was investigating the NYU, the phrase ‘Follow your curiosity’ attracted my attention. However, I was not able to understand the concept because I did grow in this region. In my community one need to go to either engineering school or medical school and work towards getting employed. The culture I belong does not emphasize on fostering curiosity. However, the phrase enabled me to understand that studying something is not about the titles nor the money people make from it. No one could have discovered evolution if Charles Darwin could have followed his parents’ opinion to become a doctor. Nobody knows what my curiosity would discover someday. 

NYU School of Visual Arts has many courses that will allow me to further my career as a student. Social Impact curriculum is one of my favorite programs in NYU. The program will allow me to gain knowledge in the relationship between the culture, society, and arts. It will enable me to become creative since I will be aware of the connection between visual arts and the aspects of the community. Thus, I believe that the program will assist me in making choices that will help in improving society. 

To be able to understand computer visual arts, I will need to understand various forms of arts. Each style has its specific meanings in the society. Another program of NYU is fostering a community that ensures that the students from different majors work together. I got impressed by the eLab at the university since it offers students a chance to collaborate with their fellows from various departments and use their skills and knowledge in developing an idea. I already have an interest in working with computer science majors and the engineering majors to come up with a view of designing a unique mansion structure. May I can come up with the prodigious concept that the world has been waiting. 

I am a student that has a perception that every act can have a positive impact on my knowledge and skill. Additionally, I believe, all practices in school should not only involve learning, but also an individual should enjoy participating in them. At the NYU I am looking forward to getting involved in various acts such as the Scavenger Hunt and eating the longest strawberry.