Departmental Instructions and Expectations
Arts Merit Scholarship Instructions
All creative samples should be mailed to individual departments directly:
English - creative writing
Electronic submission to: creativewriting@bucknell.edu
Letter of recommendation to:
Prof. Paula Closson Buck
Stadler Center for Poetry
Bucknell Hall
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Art & Art History
Department of Art & Art History
C/O Mrs. Karen Federowicz
Art Building
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Music
Department of Music
C/O Mrs. Brenda Ross
Weis Music Building
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Theatre & Dance
Department of Theatre and Dance
C/O Prof. Er-dong Hu (for dance)
C/O Prof. Gary Grant (for theatre)
Coleman Hall
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Please note that the submission of additional prescreen materials beyond the scope of requirements listed below will not receive full consideration.
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Art and Art History
Dance
English - creative writing
Music
Theatre
Art or Art History
Award recipients are required to major in art or art history.
Art history:
- Short writing sample (max. 800 words) on an art historical topic, with visual analysis preferred
Studio art:
Portfolio
10-20 images of artwork on a CD in JPEG format. Each JPEG should be sized between 300k and 500k. Images should be prepared in a professional manner: make sure that your images are in focus and cropped appropriately. On a seperate sheet of paper, provide information about each image: title, year created, dimensions, and media.
Artist's Statement
A 250- to 350-word statement which addressed the following questions:
- Why do you make art?
- What concepts or subject matter do you focus on in your work, and why?
- What materials, techniques, and prosses do you use to create your work?
- Why do you want to major in Studio Art?
Dance
Minor in dance required of award recipients
- DVD or VHS (featuring solo performance preferably) and written description to identify who you are in group pieces
- Résumé that addresses training background and performing experiences
English – creative writing
Minor or Concentration in creative writing required of award recipients as well as ongoing commitment to community outreach projects and participation in campus literary events
- One-page letter that addresses why you are interested in the program and what skills/interests you would offer Bucknell’s community of writers
- Writing sample of either a) three to five poems or b) a story of fiction or creative non-fiction (1500-2000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.)
- Teacher recommendation that discusses your writing and creative abilities
Music
All candidates for a Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music degree must submit prescreen materials and, if invited, audition to complete an application for admission—even if they do not wish to receive scholarship consideration.
In order to receive consideration for the highest levels of arts merit scholarship award in music, candidates must declare in their applications an intended major of either the BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Music or one of the BMUS (Bachelor of Music) degree paths (performance, education, composition, or history and literature).
For all music degree candidates, both for the BA or BMUS: you may switch your intended music major, for instance from the BA to the BMUS degree or from one BMUS track (performance, education, composition, and history and literature) to another at the time of your audition by completing in person a change-of-major agreement form.
Along with an application for admission, please submit the following:
- Music Department on-line form (separate from the arts merit registration), which you may access here: http://www.bucknell.edu/x1197.xml
- Performance résumé
- Recommendation from music instructor that discusses your training
- Score samples (for composition majors only)
- Do NOT send recordings
Non-music majors who wish to participate in music-department ensembles, chamber groups, and accompanying may compete for scholarships of no more than $2,500. Recipients are required to contribute to and make progress in the music department program and take private lessons in their primary performance area (the fee for which is waived).
To receive scholarship consideration as a non-music major candidate, please submit the following:
- Recording that features a solo performance, not ensemble work; is 10 minutes in length; and is clearly labeled, both the jewel case and the recording, with name, address, intended major, and instrument.
- Early Decision admissions candidates: please submit your recording to the music department by November 15, 2010.
- Early Decision Round II and Regular Decision admissions candidates: please submit your recordings to the music department by January 15, 2011.
- Please note that non-music major candidates will not be accommodated for in-person auditions.
Theatre – design and technology or performance
Major in theatre or minor in design and technology required of award recipients. Students may compete in both areas.
- Résumé that highlights depth and dimension of experience in theatre (acting, directing, design and technology, etc.)
- Two recommendations from theatre teachers, directors, coaches, and/or mentors that discuss creative abilities, training, and potential
