»How to Apply - Creative Supplement

The Creative Supplement (sometimes called a portfolio at other institutions) is where you will showcase your artistic talent as part of the Chapman application.

If you're applying to any of the programs below, you'll need to submit a Creative Supplement for review by the department and faculty:

• Animation and Visual Effects (BFA).
• Art (BFA).
• Art History (BA).
• Broadcast Journalism and Documentary (BFA).
• Composition (BM).
• Creative Producing (BFA).
• Dance (BA).
• Design (BFA).
• Film and Media Studies (BA).
• Film and Television Production (BFA).
• Music (BA).
• Performance (BM) (any emphasis).
• Pre-Music Education Certification (BM).
• Public Relations, Advertising and Entertainment Marketing (BA).
• Screen Acting (BFA).
• Theatre (BA).
• Theatre Performance (BFA).
• Writing for Film and Television (BFA).

Each program has its own requirements, so be sure to read through all instructions (below) carefully before you begin. Also, please note:

• Your Creative Supplement is due five days after your Chapman application. It is submitted via your Application Status Page.
• You will gain access to your Application Status Page within 24–48 hours of submitting your Common App. We recommend submitting your Common App a few days early so you have plenty of time to upload your materials before the deadline.
• If you run into any trouble uploading your materials, check out our Creative Supplement Upload Tips below.
• A Creative Supplement is only required for your first-choice major. We will contact you if we need any materials for your second-choice major.