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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant I started out at a small, private, cometitive liberal arts college. I loved it - very academic, "easy" if you've managed to get in as it all follows a fomula: study. take test. write essay. make Dean's list. The only thing I could imagine studying for four years was art - so I transferred here for a proper BFA. (I majored in Photography) I LOVED it. The school is small, the faculty attentive, the darkroom plush and well maintained. Even as a transfer I had room to take a few classes outside of my major. The kids who do well in art school are the same kids who'd do well anywhere - it's just as challenging as any other program, just in a different way. The "formula" for doing well doesn't work - you have to be self-directed, communicative, AND produce good work. There's no "just" doing the assignments. I had professors who'd worked under Ansel Adams, Noam Chomsky, and who belong to Magnum... I had one professor I really disliked, and they only lasted one semester as many students complained (and the dpt. listened!). I didn't get along with my dpt. advisor, which is a shame as there wasn't really an alternative I could go to w/o chaning my major. There are *some* trust fund 18 yr olds, but they don't seem to last. Most of the people in my class were studious, hardworking, and a number were older or second degree students. There wasn't much "partying" because everyone was working or studying! I can't speak for other departments, but photography, graphic design, architecture etc... have reputations for being a bit more straight-laced. That said, you are in SF! and the whole city is there as a resource - great place, though a bit pricey. There are few traditional extracurriculars, but lots of kids are involved in non-profit or grass-roots/community art projects; I also studied abroad over the summer, which was excellent (year-long exchanges are available too). I had trouble with financial aid off and on - I got enough funding, but the occasional administrative error (not always CCA's fault either - some govt./bank errors and typos) led to some stickiness. Be assertive, and stay on top of things! I have never had trouble finding employment - and though it's not been "in my field", that's also been my choice. I currently work in finance (of all things!) and am using that to fund my work. I know several people who graduated at the time I did who ARE employed as artists, designers, etc... The campus is urban, but I liked it - the Oakland campus is a hodge-podge of odd looking buildings (beautiful library!) surrounded by park-like redwoods and a cute neighborhood; the SF campus is in a beautifully rennovated, light-filled warehouse. Both campuses could use more parking. I skipped the dorms and lived in share-houses, usually with UC Berkeley students, which worked quite well and allowed a safer neighborhood than downtown Oakland! Keep in mind... it's one thing to get handed a graded paper or test that you can quietly fold and put in your bag. While there are a fair amount of tests/papers, you will have critiques for studio classes: you will stand up in front of the whole class while they tell you what you deserve + why and everyone will know if you did your work/homework/research or not!!! Education Quality: A, Perceived Campus Safety: C- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Feb 04 2009 3rd Year Female -- Class 2004    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=57489&uid=1617'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant This school is amazing. I am in love with the illustration program. The faculty and staff are very nice and helpful. They would go out of their way, just to make your stay at CCA worthwhile. Illustration departament teachers are just wonderful, especially Storey, who will be your best friend and make even the most boring things seem exciting. I am very impressed with how everything works here. Students are very friendly, and I made great friends the first day i came here. It truly feels like home. Especially if you live in dorms, i would suggest them. It is an experience you want to live through. And im not even talking about the city, and all the amazing things one can do there. If you have been looking at this school, i strongly suggest you to come and attend. even if you are in a financial hardship, CCA will work it out. Their financial aid packages are extensive and if you really want to attend, they will make it happen, even if all you own is your body. Education Quality: A+, Extracurricular Activities: C+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Sep 11 2008 1st Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=54213&uid=1617'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Industrial Design  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright This was my first year here and everybody has been really friendly. Everything is real accessible and friends are easy to make. The shuttles between campuses seem to be the only problem I've come across as there aren't enough runs per day. Education Quality: A+, Extracurricular Activities: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 11 2007 1st Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='http://www.studentsreview.com/active/shared/sr_comment.js?sckey=36263&uid=1617'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant CCA is in the process of a great transformation, its a school that is growing and that increasingly offering more to its students, and faculty. But with growth comes pains...the administation is slow in addapting to the increasing needs of a diverse community. Tht said the teachers are incredible, the learning abundant...just make connections before you get out so you can land a good paying job. It si difficult to find a job after CCA for many...that may get easier with their new career services center. If you have to chose chose CCA you won't be disappointed. For those on a budget do the community college thing first, get basic drawing cources etc. out of the way then transfer in you could save tens of thousands of dollars. Take a class from Ignacio Valero, he will change your life and your perspective it is a CCA must. IN the end CCA is what you make of it but that is true for ny education. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Extracurricular Activities: D Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Dec 07 2005 2nd Year Male -- Class 2004    Forward  Blog it! 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