Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts International Admission Requirements

International students interested in any of the following programs within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts need to also meet the requirements noted on this page. If a major isn't listed below, there is no portfolio or audition requirement.

Wonsook Kim School of Art

Degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) / Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Majors

  • Studio Arts (B.A./B.S.)
  • Graphic Design (B.A./B.S.)
  • Art Teacher Education (B.S.)

Portfolio Requirements

Students seeking to pursue any Art major besides Art History must submit a portfolio as part of their application. Application portfolios must include images of at least five pieces of your original artwork and should also include relevant information about each piece (such as the title, approximate size, date of creation, materials used, etc.). Portfolios may be uploaded to the Illinois State University application portal or emailed directly to Art@IllinoisState.edu. Regardless of the major that you are applying for, portfolios can include artwork made with any medium(s), such as paint, clay, thread, charcoal, digital art, etc. If this is your first time assembling a portfolio, we recommend that you watch our video on how to photograph your artwork digitally for helpful tips and tricks.

If you have any questions about these requirements, please reach out to us at (309) 438-5621 or Art@IllinoisState.edu.

School of Music

Majors

  • Bachelor of Music - New Media Composition
  • Bachelor of Music - Composition/Theory
  • Bachelor of Music - Composition
  • Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance
  • Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
  • Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Bachelor of Science - General Music
  • Bachelor of Science - Music Business

Items to Provide

The following items are required for all programs unless noted.

  • Indication of primary applied instrument/voice
  • List of performing organizations you have participated in
  • List of awards or music distinctions you have received
  • Recorded audition on primary applied instrument/voice (Vocal auditions must be accompanied)
  • Letter of recommendation from 1 music professional
  • Music resume

For Jazz Performance, the recorded audition on the primary applied instrument in the jazz style for the following instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Double Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Jazz Vibraphone or Jazz Drum Set).

For the suggested repertoire materials, select 2-3 selections in contrasting style. Please note, materials are preselected for Percussion and Guitar.

School of Theatre and Dance

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Majors

  • Dance
  • Dance Teacher Education
  • Acting
  • Production Design and Technology

Dance Audition

Audition material must be recorded on the same day in the same space. Dancers must wear the same dance attire throughout the video. The recording of your dance audition must include the following:

  • Ballet barre
  • Center pirouette combination
  • A turning and leaping phrase across the floor
  • A two to three minute solo

Items to Provide

  • Resume
  • Photo of you in dance motion
  • Dance Audition

Acting Audition 

Required: Two contrasting monologues 60 seconds each

Resume of Theatrical work

 Production Design and Technology

Required: A portfolio of work which can include production photos

  • drawings
  • drafting
  • sketches
  • organizational forms
  • any other audio/visual materials that illustrate your skills.