Students auditioning for the Miami Arts Charter School Creative Writing Department must meet the following requirements to be considered for entry.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH GRADE):

Students will turn in the following pieces of original works written or revised during the last year:

• (1) poem (1-2 pages long typed in 12 point font)
  

The poem can be of any length, form, style, or subject matter. No electronic portfolios will be allowed. Students must bring a physical copy. Remember that modern poetry does not necessarily need to rhyme. Make sure students’ full names and upcoming grade level are on the first page of work. 

In place of a full portfolio, the Creative Writing Director will give the prospective students a list of prompts to choose from to complete a timed writing assignment during the audition. Students will also handwrite a short, 2-paragraph response live during the audition about their interest in writing. Students may take the given prompt in any direction they choose, as they will be assessed more on creativity and writing style than theme or genre. Pen and paper will be provided.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (7TH-8TH GRADE):

Students will turn in the following pieces of original works written or revised during the last year:

• (1) short story (1-3 pages, anywhere from 500-1,500 words, typed in 12-point font) 
• (2) poems (2 pages typed in 12-point font)
  

The short story can be in any genre and address any themes. The poems can be of any length, form, style, or subject matter. Remember that modern poetry does not necessarily need to rhyme. The short story and poems must be typed in 12-point font and proofread carefully. Make sure students’ full names and upcoming grade level are on the first page of work.

In place of a full portfolio, the Creative Writing Director will give the prospective students a list of prompts to choose from to complete a timed writing assignment during the audition. Students will also handwrite a short, 3-paragraph essay live during the audition about their interest in writing. Students may take the given prompt in any direction they choose, as they will be assessed more on creativity and writing style than theme or genre. Pen and paper will be provided.

High School (9th -12th):

Students will turn in a writing portfolio, which should reflect the student's interest and ability with poetry and fiction. It must be typed and printed in 12 pt font and proofread carefully.  No electronic portfolios will be allowed. Students must bring a physical copy. Make sure students’ full names and upcoming grade level are on the first page of work. The portfolio should have the following pieces of original works written or revised during the last year:

• (1) short fiction story in any genre (1-4 pages, anywhere from 600-2,700 words and typed in 12-point font)
• (3) works of poetry of any style, form, or subject matter. Remember that modern poetry does not necessarily need to rhyme. (3-5 pages typed in 12-point font)
  

During the audition, the Creative Writing Director will give the prospective students a list of prompts to choose from in order to write a timed writing assignment. Students will also handwrite a 5-paragraph essay live during the audition about their interest in writing. Students may take the given prompt in any direction they choose, as they will be assessed more on creativity and writing style than theme or genre. Pen and paper will be provided.

If you have specific questions regarding the creative writing audition requirements, please contact:   

Ms. Elizabeth Saldaña, Creative Writing Director
esaldana@miamiartscharter.net