Thank you for applying to Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. As part of your department application, you are required to submit a video essay based on the prompt outlined in the application. Please carefully read the following information.

• Your PDF document can be max. 15 pages with one piece of work per page. Make sure to include the title of the project/art work on each page. A brief description is optional.

• You can use any program you’d like to create this project as long as it can be saved or converted to a PDF document.

• Windows users can download Adobe Acrobat Pro (used for converting practically any document into a PDF) as a free 30-day trial by clicking here.

• MAC users have PDF converter software already built in. Click "print" and in the print dialogue box, look at the lower left corner. You'll see a menu called "PDF" click on the menu and the first option you'll see is "Save as PDF."

• PDF files cannot exceed 50MB in total size.

• You are only allowed to submit one (1) file to this site. Make sure you are submitting your final project as no additions/corrections can be made once you upload.

• Uploaded files become the property of Chapman University and are only used for the application review process. All files will be deleted after the admission process is complete.

• Note that if you plan to re-apply to Dodge College, you may use the same portfolio, but will need to upload your project again as videos are not kept from previous admission years.

• Your video can be uploaded from QuickTime, .WMV, or Flash formats. You must upload your video here as no DVDs will be accepted. The following extensions will be accepted:

• .rm
• .mov
• .flv
• .pdf
• .m4p
• .wmv
• .mp4

• When exporting a video from a video program, the size needs to be specified so it is not over the size limit. By default most videos are exported as a full size unless you tell the program to reduce the size. Also, to prevent distorting your video be sure to “keep the aspect ratio”.

• You can use any program you’d like to create this project as long as it can be saved as a file type listed above.

• If you are creating a picture slide show as opposed to actual live-action footage, it is best to use Windows Movie Maker (standard software on PCs) or iMovie (standard software on Apples) for your project as they are both user-friendly and can be saved in one of the above formats.

• If you are unfamiliar with the standard free software for creating movies or slide shows on your computer, use these websites for assistance:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
http://www.apple.com/support/imovie/

• Your video file can be no larger than 50MB.

• The full running time of your video is not exceed two (2) minutes. This includes title frames and end credits, if you decide to use those in your video (please note those items are not required).

• You are only allowed to submit one (1) video to this site. Make sure you are submitting your final project as no additions/corrections can be made once you upload.

• Uploaded videos become the property of Chapman University and are only used for the application review process. All videos will be deleted after the admission process is complete.

• Note that if you plan to re-apply to Dodge College, you may use the  same video, but will need to upload your project again as videos are not kept from previous admission years.

To Upload:

• Please fill out the required fields below matching exactly as you fill out the general application and attach your film file.
• Your file name that you attach for upload can not contain any spaces (use an underscore “_” in place of a space), special symbols or characters beyond letters and numbers.
• Confirm your file type and file size meet the requirements outlined above.
• It may take up to 2 hours for your film to upload depending on your internet connection. A DSL connection is required.
• Once you have successfully uploaded your project, an email will automatically be generated and sent to Chapman University Office of Admission confirming your upload. You will also receive an email confirmation to keep for your records. You will be contacted if there is any problem with the uploaded file.
• If you are experiencing technical difficulties with this site or the upload process, please contact our help desk at 714-997-6600 or servicedesk@chapman.edu
  Click here for the help desk hours.

IMPORTANT: You are only allowed to upload one (1) video for the application process. Once you upload your file, no revisions or corrections can be made and resubmitted. Please make sure you are uploading your final version.