The Short Answer Essay will be submitted in the online application. You can copy and paste your response or upload it as a separate document. Your response is required to submit your essay.
You will upload Essay 1 and Essay 2 as separate documents in the online application or through the applicant portal after you submit your application. Please list “Essay 1” or “Essay 2” at the top of the document.
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Why do you want to be a game designer? (400 words max recommended)
Provide a brief analysis of a game (non-video game) that you like. Be sure to include a description of the game and an explanation of what you like about the game and your opinion as to what makes the game fun. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
A work of art is the result of many factors, ways of working, and kinds of thinking. Discuss how the elements below are related or integrated in your own work. Explain how you approach the process of art making in regard to these factors, and feel free to add other elements that are important to you. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Please provide brief answers to each of the following prompts (3-4 sentences for each question).
Please provide brief answers to each of the following prompts (3-4 sentences for each question).
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Please provide brief answers to each of the following prompts (3-4 sentences for each question).
Please provide brief answers to each of the following prompts (3-4 sentences for each question).
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Describe your interest in the Interaction Design major at ArtCenter; the people and projects that inspire you; and what you would like to accomplish in the Interaction Design field when you graduate.(400 words max recommended)
Describe the innovations you think will happen in Interaction Design over the next five years. Describe why you think these innovations will occur and provide evidence for this rationale. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice of major and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Who do you believe to be the three major artists and designers who are shaping the discipline you are interested in pursuing or who have influenced you? (400 words max recommended).
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)
Describe the path that has led to your choice to become an artist or designer and describe your educational goals. (100 words max recommended)
Sometimes, the most meaningful aspects of who you are as a creative individual are not apparent from an application for admission. What should we know about you that will help us understand your decision to commit to a creative path? Take this chance to share your story, your motivation, or your personal point of view with us. (400 words max recommended)
Taking a risk comes more easily to some than to others, but for most it will be an important part of becoming an artist or designer. Explain a risk you’ve taken in your life that has paid off—exploring something new, confronting a fear or problem, or taking a stand on an issue. (400 words max recommended)