BecArt
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| 03/29/2008 12:24 PM |
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| I am looking at going to art school and I was wondering if there is anything special that I should look for in an art school, if there is anything that I should know when looking for a good one to go to? I have checked out a few websites, but I am still kinda lost. If anyone could give me a little advice it would be very helpfull. Thank you. |
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BecArt
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| 04/12/2008 1:31 PM |
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| I am looking at going to the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio. Has anyone went to or heard about this school? If so I would like to hear your opinions. Thanks. |
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Grace Dobush
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| 04/15/2008 9:01 AM |
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Hi Bec!
A big thing to consider when picking out an art school (or any college) is what kind of degree you'd like to get, what kind of classes you want to take, and what kind of career you want to pursue.
One thing to keep in mind when you're looking to study art is that many public colleges have fine BFA and MFA programs—and often cost a lot less than private art schools.
Hope this helps! |
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BecArt
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| 04/19/2008 12:34 PM |
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Grace, thank you for replying. Cost is a bit of a problem (as are some other things) and I really don't think I want to have a commercial career in art, I just want to learn more and learn to make a living from my paintings, if that makes any sense. I have considered illustration, but for the most part I feel lost. I really don't have any idea when it comes to degrees (it has always confused me) and I really am not getting any help on this subject. If anyone could give me a hand it would be a big help. Thanks. |
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baja318
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| 04/22/2008 9:23 PM |
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Hello,
I think I can be of some help. I started school at Edinboro University of PA in 2003 majoring in Graphic Design, I left and returned to school in 2006 at The Cleveland Institute of Art (BecArt). I went there for a year where I changed my major to Painting...and then returned to Edinboro this past fall and plan on staying at Edinboro.
The first thing you want to do is make sure the school offers a BFA (bachelor of fine arts) not just a BA - If you ever want to be a college professor of fine art you have to have a BFA. Also, many MFA (masters) programs will only accept students with BFA's - not BA's. It just looks better to have a BFA basically.
Almost everyone I knew at the Cleveland Institute of Art received a portfolio scholarship. You pretty much have to have really terrible work to not be offered one. The cost of attendance was about $30,000 a year, and I received a $13,000 a year scholarship (pretty nice) but THEN you have to factor in living expenses on top of it which amounts to a ridiculous amount of money. CIA offers a few full-rides to selected students every year so if you're lucky and good enough to get one then good for you. But chances are that won't happen (I'm not saying anything about you personally, it's just statistics).
So, you might say "I'll just work while I attend school." Good luck. During your freshman year at CIA you are expected to take 18 credits a semester so you do not have time to work, unless you are a superhero. PLUS, they make you take a wood-shop class to learn how to use the saws and tools, for about a month, which does not count for credit.
OKAY, CIA is prestigious and is an AWESOME school - I wish I could have stayed there. But I ran out of money and they could not help me out so I returned to Edinboro where I spend $7,500 a year for tuition. Edinboro also has an AWESOME program. But there are differences.
CIA is alot more accepting of conceptual work and Edinboro is much more traditional. I happen to like a little of both, but found that CIA professors were much more accepting of lazy work that they justified through some strange bullshit rationale while Edinboro stresses the importance of craftsmanship and skill much much more than CIA...and they give you freedom you need. I hope I'm making sense and I hope this helps you out a little bit! If you can't afford to go to an "Art School" come to Edinboro! They really do have a great program that's known around the country and you can get your entire BFA for the price of less than 2 years at CIA.
~Alison
www.AlisonStinely.com
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BecArt
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| 04/30/2008 2:50 PM |
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Help out a little bit! You have helped out a LOT!!!
Alison, you have answered many of my questions! Thank you sooooo much!
I like the idea of CIA's freedom to do your own thing and be accepted for who you are. What I don't like is the price. I really don't think I would get a full ride, my work (in my opinion) is not THAT good.
I haven't looked for schools out-of-state because I like the idea of being closer to home, but I live in Ohio, so PA wouldn't be all that far away.
I had thought about working my way through school some, but from what you said and my current condition, that seems deffinently out of the question for now. Anyhow I figured there would be too much school work to work.
So, I guess I'll do more research and if you can help me anymore, that would be great. Thank you so much.
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baja318
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| 04/30/2008 9:53 PM |
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No problem. If you have any more questions just post them and I'll check up and try to answer them. I've dealt with two different types of schools and taken many different types of classes with many different professor "personalities" so......
talk to you later! |
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BecArt
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| 05/03/2008 12:51 PM |
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Alison,
I visited your web site, you are really talented, you had some really cool things that seemed to have a whole story behind them, what I consider real art. I guess I don't have anymore questions right now, but knowing me I will later. I just wanted to thank you for helping me out.
Becca
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Grace Dobush
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| 05/06/2008 9:10 AM |
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| I'm a Kent State grad myself, and although I didn't get an art degree, I did take some classes in that department and really enjoyed it. They have BFA and MFA programs, and they're a state school, so it's not too expensive! |
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BecArt
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| 05/21/2008 9:42 AM |
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Alison, guess what, I'm back with another question. At CIA do you have to buy all of your own art supplies, or do they provide some? If so how much would I be required to buy?
This just keeps getting more and more expensive!!! |
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baja318
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| 05/21/2008 2:23 PM |
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Yes, it is up to you to buy your own supplies. This is the case at most schools (I think) --- atleast the 2 that I've attended. At the first class meeting, you will receive a list of supplies you will need, or it will be mailed to you before you begin the semester.
You're expected to buy everything yourself, and if there is a "special" project that the professor wants to do, you're expected to pay for "special" supplies. Case in point: at CIA I had to spend $70 for a piece of white Italian Alabaster for my sculpture class. All in all, I spend about $800 per year in supplies, but during my year at CIA, I easily spent $2,000 in supplies for the year. The more advanced classes you take, the more you will have to pay. |
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BecArt
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| 05/31/2008 12:47 PM |
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Thanks for the info.
It is starting to seem less likely I will go to CIA(even though my mom is pratically willing to lose everything for it), so I guess I should get some serious alternative options. If you happen to have any good websites I could check out for art schools that would be great. Thanks. |
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Grace Dobush
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| 06/06/2008 1:23 PM |
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| Yeah, with most art classes anywhere the supplies aren't included in the tuition. |
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Grace Dobush
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| 06/11/2008 10:23 AM |
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I just saw that Wet Canvas has a forum dedicated to art schools!
http://wetcanvas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=103 |
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BecArt
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| 06/14/2008 12:23 PM |
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Thanks for the info.
Talk about someone who can't make up their mind! I guess if I go to art school it will be CIA, because my mom pratically told me to shut up and stop worrying about the money. I have a great mom, she's behind me 100%. But it is always a good idea to have a second (or third) choice. So I'm still open if anyone has any info on a good art school in Ohio. Thanks. |
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BecArt
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| 06/21/2008 1:19 PM |
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If anyone has any good websites for art schools in Ohio and would like to share, I would really appreciate it.
All of the websites I've been to are confusing, but I suppose they all are. Thanks. |
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GeoffofBefferlyHills
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| 06/30/2008 11:32 PM |
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School of Visual Arts in New York City!
http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/ |
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Grace Dobush
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| 07/02/2008 3:43 PM |
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| Kent State has a very good art school: http://art.kent.edu/ |
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StillRotraut
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| 08/12/2008 12:53 PM |
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| Just came home from a longer trip and read Baha 318's answer to your questipn about picking an art school. Have nothing to ad - but want to say that she is right on the button. Don't go to an art school which is accepting of "Lazy work" You will regret it later! |
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