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Scholarship Information for the Arts
Scholarship Application Now Available
Auditions/portfolio reviews for scholarship consideration will be held April 20 in Building 4, Dassance Fine Arts Center, Ocala Campus. Please download audition/portfolio form to schedule an afternoon appointment on April 20. Please complete the form, save it, then email as an attachment to pierazep@cf.edu. If you do not receive an email confirmation within two business days, contact Phyllis Pierazek at 352-854-2322, ext. 1419.
Eligibility
Most scholarships require the student to enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. All scholarships require the completion of a FAFSA and a CF Financial Aid application. Other qualifying criteria may apply.
Purpose of the Awards
The CF Visual and Performing Arts Grants are intended to strengthen and support the performing arts at the College of Central Florida by offering talented students tuition assistance for participation in our college credit courses.
Award Amounts
Award amounts vary with each student. Students who qualify will be awarded funds which may cover tuition for up to 12 credit hours per academic semester. The CF Office of Financial Aid supervises these student award accounts. Awards are given on a semester basis. A student in good standing who has fulfilled previous award obligations may apply each semester for the award. Please be aware, however, that these awards are competitive. Please consult subject-area specific audition information below.
Restrictions:
- Theatre audition criteria
- Vocal Music audition criteria
- Instrumental Music audition criteria
- Visual Arts portfolio review
- Faculty contact information
CF Theatre - Audition Criteria
Theatre - Performance Track- Two contrasting monologues, three-minute maximum combined
- Resume and headshot, does not need to be of professional quality
Theatre - Stagecraft and Design
- Portfolio review and presentation/interview (one on one)
- Resume
- Present renderings and photos for at least three design concepts (one should have been realized)
- Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals who know your work
Theatre - Directing and Stage Management
- Portfolio review and presentation/interview (one on one)
- Resume
- Two sealed letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals who know your work
- Include information you would give your designers, and information on staging.
- Present preliminary research on time period, style, meanings of the play.
- Give examples of rehearsal reports.
- Create a rehearsal calendar for the play of your choice.
Contact Dr. Kathleen Downs, 352,854-2322, ext. 1205, or downsk@cf.edu.
- Scholarship recipients must stay enrolled in both applied voice lessons and concert choir during each semester that scholarship is awarded. Other qualifying criteria may apply.
CF Instrumental Music - Audition Criteria
Be prepared to perform the following:- Scales (chosen randomly by the audition committee)
- A prepared piece with contrasting sections
- Sight reading (classical) (or jazz if the student is leaning in that direction)
CF Visual and Media Arts - Portfolio Review
- Students who wish to apply for scholarship funds in Fine Arts, Digital Media or Web Design need to submit one of the following:
- FINE ARTS: A selection of 10 works or a PDF document of 10 images of your work. Lighting and clarity of images can influence the decision of the faculty so make every effort to include the best images you can obtain.
- DIGITAL MEDIA: A PDF document of 10 images of your work or up to 5 minutes of video in .MP4 format.
- WEB DESIGN: A completed website live (accessible via the internet) or local (on a disc or flash drive).
- Applicants will be evaluated based on formal and creative qualities
- Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss process and vision with the faculty review committee.
Drama | Dr. Kathleen Downs |
Visual Arts | Tyrus Clutter 352-854-2322, ext. 1238, cluttert@cf.edu |
Instrumental Music & Jazz | John D. Ash 352-854-2322, ext. 1203, ashj@cf.edu |
Vocal Music | Jason Longtin |
Digital Media | Bud Dees |
Web Design | Graham Young 352-854-2322, ext. 1646, youngg@cf.edu |