ABCs about High School and OSA
UC, CSU, or CC
So You Want to Go to Art School..
What's My Job
And How to Interview Me
100

If you're interested in being more academically challenged, receiving college credit, and possibly raising your GPA, you should take this type of course

What is AP or Advanced Placement?


(will also accept Honors)

100

This type of college is described as "free" for California residents (in reality it is just very, very cheap compared to the alternatives).

What is community college?

100

To get into an art school, you must present a collection of your work. This is called a...

What is a portfolio?

100

I study animals, both in the wild and in captivity.

What is a zoologist?

100
When you're being interviewed over Zoom or Skype, you should look here.

What is in the camera?

200

This course is an A-G approved academic elective.

What is Business of the Arts?

200

If you're into writing and research, this might be the type of school for you.

What is a UC?

200

Name the two undergraduate degrees that you can get in art.

What is a BA and a BFA?

200

I am a pastry chef who makes confections in a particular sweet substance. I'm probably the most busy around Valentine's Day.

What is a chocolatier?

200

This is how early you should arrive to your interview.

(BONUS: this is how early you should arrive to the vicinity).

What is 15 minutes?

(BONUS: What is 30 minutes?)

300

In order to satisfy the graduation requirements for UC and CSU acceptance, you need to receive this grade or higher in all A-G courses.

What is a C-?

300

If you're looking for the "movie experience" type of college experience, this is the place for you.

What is a UC?

300

I discussed many reasons why someone might want to go to art school. Name 3 of them.

What are:

-focused, concentrated time on your art

-access to equipment

-studio space

-expert instruction

-experienced critique

-an artistic community

-professional exposure

-networking opportunities

-business skills (portfolio, resume, etc)

300

I manage and care for museum collections and design exhibitions for the public.

What is a museum curator?

300

After your interview, you should send this to your prospective employer.

What is a thank you email?

400

What are the GPA values for Honors, AP, and college courses?

What is...


an A = 5.0

a B = 4.0

a C= 3.0

etc...

400

Name the two types of schools that have more of a commuter culture.

What are CSUs and community colleges?

400

I listed four categories that you should consider when considering what art school might be right for you. Name them all.

What are:

specialization, philosophy, faculty, and opportunities?

400

I have the high stress job of coordinating the movements of aircrafts and keeping a safe distance between them.

What is an air traffic controller?

400

These are the three types of interviews you might be called in to do for a job interview.

What are:

behavioral

technical

case

500

This document is a collection of all of your semester grades during your high school experience. You'll need copies of it sent to colleges and for scholarship applications.

What is a transcript?

500

You have these two options once you've completed two years of community college.

What are transfer to a four-year university and/or receive an Associate's degree (AA)?

500

Ms. Amelia went to two art schools. 

Name them.

What are:

Emily Carr University

California College of Art

500

I study the growth, development, and properties of bacteria, especially their impact on plants, animals, and humans.

What is a bacteriologist and/or microbiologist?

500
List the key, non-verbal ways, you can make a good first impression with an employer 


(there are at least 3 that the career counselor mentioned)
What are:

-good handshake

-good eye contact

-dialed up energy and confidence

-wear an interview and job-appropriate outfit

-if on Zoom or Skype, be mindful of your background

-if on Zoom or Skype, make sure you have good lighting

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