OCSA College Fair 2019: Full Schedule

2:15pm PDT

So you want to major in the arts? College Admissions in Performing and Visual Arts

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ArtsBridge Founder and President Halley Shefler and VP Shaun Ramsay share expert insight in this comprehensive session for students and parents covering the most important aspects of the college admission process in the arts. Topics include: degree options, academic planning, college research, campus visits, college, admission timelines, college applications, auditions/portfolio prep, scholarships and financial aid.

Moderators

Ryan Reithmeier

Director, Classical Voice Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Dr. Reithmeier completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree (D.M.A.) in Vocal Arts and Opera at the University of Southern California, with supportive environment field work in Music Education, Directing for the Operatic Stage, and Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship.Regarded as a... Read More →

Presenters

Halley Shefler

Founder and President, ArtsBridge

Shaun Ramsay

Vice President, ArtsBridge

Colleges & Universities

ArtsBridge (Arts Admissions Counseling)

Thursday September 19, 2019 2:15pm - 3:25pm PDT
DMS 101

Presentation, Student Session

5:00pm PDT

Writing Personal Statements

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Are you curious as to what you should include – and should NOT include – in your college personal statement and essays? Come hear tips from a seasoned admissions professional on what we are really looking for when we read your application materials.

Thursday September 19, 2019 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
DMS 222

Presentation, Family Session

6:00pm PDT

Writing Personal Statements

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Thursday September 19, 2019 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
DMS 222

Presentation, Family Session

7:00pm PDT

Writing Personal Statements

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Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Thursday September 19, 2019 7:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
DMS 222

Presentation, Family Session

8:15am PDT

Audition Preparation and Process: What to Know Before, During, and After

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Dance, Theatre and Music at Juilliard. Practicing your audition rep is not enough. You need to know how to practice the audition, and what to expect during and after the audition.

Moderators

Ryan Reithmeier

Director, Classical Voice Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Presenters

Kathleen Tesar

Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, The Juilliard School

Colleges & Universities

The Juilliard School

Friday September 20, 2019 8:15am - 9:30am PDT
Symphony Hall

Presentation, Student Session

10:00am PDT

Character Animation

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In this demonstration, Mel McCann will show you the techniques of "tradigital" animation; where traditional hand-drawn animation techniques meets the digital platform. There will be examples of both professional and student work using these same principles and methods shown.

Moderators

Patrick Williams

Director of the Digital Media Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Presenters

Mel McCann

Assistant Professor, College for Creative Studies

Colleges & Universities

College for Creative Studies

Friday September 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
T104

Presentation, Student Session

10:00am PDT

Screenplay Structure: The Mighty Marvel Way

Limited Capacity seats available

Feature films based on Marvel and DC superheroes have become box office juggernauts. Dr. Thomas Parham—whose production credits include JAG, Touched by an Angel, and Big Brother Jake—will break down the first Iron Man film as a means of demystifying screenplay structure and explaining the unprecedented success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Moderators

Josh Wood

Director, Creative Writing Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Presenters

Thomas Parham

Professor, Executive Director of Screenwriting, Azusa Pacific University

Colleges & Universities

Azusa Pacific University

Friday September 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Symphony Hall

Presentation, Student Session

10:00am PDT

Study Music and Performing Arts in Nashville: Belmont University Application/Audition Process

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn more about the programs Belmont University offers and the process for applying and auditioning at Belmont

Moderators

Rachel Kramer

Director, Popular Music Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Colleges & Universities

Belmont University

Friday September 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
DMS 102

Presentation, Student Session

1:45pm PDT

Creative Community in College: An info session from Penn's Kelly Writers House

Limited Capacity seats available

How do you find creative friends, mentors, and collaborators at a large university? Is it possible to keep creative writing in your life even if you plan on majoring in something else? In this session, Jamie-Lee Josselyn of the University of Pennsylvania's Kelly Writers House will discuss the community of writers at Penn, how to tailor the college search to your creative interests, and Penn's unique recruitment efforts for writers.

Moderators

Josh Wood

Director, Creative Writing Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Presenters

Jamie-Lee Josselyn

Associate Director for Recruitment, University of Pennsylvania

Colleges & Universities

University of Pennsylvania

Friday September 20, 2019 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
DMS 121

Presentation, Student Session

1:45pm PDT

Film Production Management and Post Production Workflows

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Dr. Jon Vogl, Film Production Liaison and Dept of Digital Filmmaking Chair from Loyola University New Orleans will share professional insights and industry standards utilized for the filming of studio and independent film and TV productions. The workshop will also include planning of post production workflows for high-resolution digital formats. A Q&A will be part of the session.

Moderators

Aaron Orullian

Director, Film & Television Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Aaron Orullian came to OCSA in 2002 as a teacher and independent filmmaker and now serves as Director of its Film & Television Conservatory. After getting a degree in film from Brigham Young University in 1997, he worked in development with the Cort/Madden Company at Paramount and... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2019 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
MA 105B

Presentation, Student Session

1:45pm PDT

Major Specific Portfolios: How relevance can maximize your chances of admission and scholarship.

Limited Capacity seats available

Artists are one of a kind, so are Art Programs! At LCAD (and many other Art schools) you don't just apply to the school... you apply directly to your major. What types of work are most relevant to your major of choice? How much does "relevance" factor into admission and scholarship decisions? LCAD Admissions Counselors Annie and Amy aim to answer those questions and provide insight into what the admissions committee will be looking for in top-notch portfolios and how that varies across each of LCAD's BFA programs.

Moderators

Paige Oden

Director, Visual Arts Conservatory, Orange County School of the Arts

Colleges & Universities

Laguna College of Art + Design

Friday September 20, 2019 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Symphony Hall

Presentation, Student Session