So I hit 500 words exactly... I think. I've spent too much time making multiple essays because apparently I cant write anything good about myself and I ramble on about how much I suck...
well anyway this essay is mainly directed to SVA but I'm planning on using it for multiple colleges. I guess it helps to say I want to major in Game Development. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I always worried that would I would live a boring, unfulfilling life. I remember as a child being asked by an adult "What do you want to be when you grow up?" I was neither timid or absentminded; I simply didn't have a good answer. I was never the most athletic or popular and I generally have the values of an introvert. I could wish and force myself to become someone I'm not but I believe that I would just be lying to myself. In fact, the unoriginality of my past ideas and opinions has made me an apparition rather than a familiar face. I had thought it would be better to be this way, to never speak unless spoken to, to never share my own opinions, and to just do my work and keep to myself so I wouldn't be distracted. I've found however that this shyness lead to missed opportunities, which frustratingly made me want to assert myself more.
I once participated in an art contest in middle school and received a 3rd place ribbon. This motivated me to use art as a medium to express my emotions. It was the first time I had ever really expressed myself and I felt that the vibrant colors and the picture itself expressed what I was feeling very well. Since then I've been drawing every day either to pass time or to see where my imagination leads me. Developing my abilities as an artist has been difficult because its easier to think of an image rather than creating one. Although I'm not very confident, my friends sometimes ask me to draw something. I've come to love and appreciate art as a catalyst that helped me grow out of my secluded shell.
I now spend my time learning how to become a better artist. When I see art pieces from artists like Kim Jung Gi, Feng Zhu, and Sycra Yasin I can't help but feel inspired. I don't want to be overlooked anymore and I have so many things I want to share be it through art or video games. My dream is to be able to tell a story through the visual aspects depicted in video games because it's both engrossing and interactive. I've come to respect and value video games as a way to tell a story, and a way to appreciate the imaginative arts shown in them. I remember when I was younger spending hours playing video games with my uncle. We played the Legend of Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, and Super Smash Brothers. Watching my uncle play, I could see he would value each character and decision that was made in these games. Each game is unique, both artists and developers work together to express their emotions through characters and art styles. I never would've thought that the time I spent as a kid, engrossed in digital worlds and drawing in an art contest would inspire me to become an artist and develop video games
Devon, I need an idea about the essay prompt that you are trying to answer so that I can properly review and advice you regarding the content and format of your essay. Is there a chance you can provide that to me? It would really help out a lot. I believe that your essay will benefit from more editing because of the extent of your word count. We also need to make sure that you concentrate on the most important aspect of the essay so that your work will come across as well thought out and developed. You don't really need to discuss too many topics in one essay, you have other essay prompts that could address those interests. You should always try to have only one topic and subject for your essay to make it effective.
Statement of Intent: In 500 words or less, discuss your reasons for pursuing undergraduate study in the visual arts. Feel free to include any information about yourself, your goals and interests that may not be immediately apparent from the review of your transcripts or portfolio.
You have presented a good discussion in response to the prompt Devon. However, you can use some improvement with your introductory paragraph. It is just not as interesting as it can be at this point. Try to avoid defining the difference between being an introvert and extrovert by concentrating on your introverted attitude instead. This will make the essay move faster and create more interest for the reader as it will explain how your talent for visual arts developed in a more interesting manner. Talk more about the contest where you won third place. What was the contest about? How did it help to further fuel your desire for visual artistry? Mention all your notable accomplishments in this field because this will be the only chance where you can use those accomplishments to your benefit by presenting it to the admissions officer.
