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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Video/Media  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright I went to CSF for about a semester. I love the city, love the campus, love the people there. They're so open minded, creative, fun, and very free spirited. The friends I made there will always be a part of my life. I was a MOV student (film) and I have a strong background in film, especially TV, so I was expecting big things out of the place. What I found was so disappointing - the TV station is never used, the productions that come and rent studio space almost never really hire students, the Cage's equipment was nice but there's better quality stuff out there, and since it was staffed by students most were freshmen and gave you the wrong equipment, lost your order, etc. The professors were nice, some of them can be fairly stubborn and rigid and if you don't do things how they do, you get points deducted. Each one was different and I did learn some very interesting things. So, where there was good, there was bad, and vice versa. I found that certain subcatagories of the MOV department were fantastic while others lacked horribly. They were very lax when it came to production - meaning that they didn't teach you everything you needed to know. I know of several graduated seniors who didn't know how to export a tape in FCP or how to properly edit their own work. They teach to the Hollywood factor or the Indie factor - have someone else do it or do it yourself. Unfortunately, lots of people take the Hollywood route and don't learn enough so when the chips are down they can do it themselves. Also, when you crew, people try to do things the way they want do, commonly disregarding what the director wants. This was a very common complaint. Here's the thing about the MOV department: if you have the drive and want to be an indie/Hollywood person, then there's totally resources for you at CSF. If you want to do something else, don't bother. Their cinematography program is amazing, they have a fantastic media theory teacher and their editing teacher is absolutely fantastic. So, just be aware of that when you're going in. The people are fantastic there. Some can be pompous, some are awesome, some are nice, a few are "normal", and some are pretentious. They're artists. And they are all awesome in their own ways. Just be aware - security sucks on campus. There was a rash of bike thefts when I was there and it took security 45 minutes to respond and I could see them - I could've walked to them faster. They don't do anything. As for outside life, Santa Fe is artsy, quite, and relaexed. Lots of great scenery, art studios, etc. Things are expensive and there's lots of Santa Fe food that's yummy. Pretty much, if you're artsy and that's what you want to do, then CSF will be fantastic for you. I wanted to do more corporate/videography work and was pretty much shunned by the MOV dept and fellow peers. I still keep in contact with my friends there and there are so many talented artists there. Also, watch out, because the school is pretty much low on cash all the time. That's why they started the athletic program (which is hilarious, given the fact that 90% of the students are so artsy and hippie, it's a funny image) - as a resource to get more kids in. In all, CSF is an art school to the core. Keep it in mind. It didn't fit me and it might not fit you, but it might. The people are still one of a kind there. It's an artsy and very gay friendly school, which is nice. Individual Value: A-, Education Quality: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jul 03 2008 1st Year Female -- Class 2011    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=51306&uid=901'></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 A great experience. Starting Job: Production Assistant, Preparedness: B-, Reputation: A+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Jan 09 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=43340&uid=901'></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 Quite Bright My major is Moving Image Arts (Film). It is the best program in the school, and the best undergraduate film-making program in the country, from my perspective. My perspective is a cinematography and editing perspective. This school has a large selection of resources: film and video cameras (including HD), extensive grip and electric gear, sound recorders and mics, a really really really nice dolly (w/track!) and editing labs updated with all of the best programs. This wonderful stuff is all FREE for students to use starting freshman year. I'm sorry if I rant, but I'm a junior and this concept is still blowing my mind. You get here and the first class you take hands you a camera and tells you to get started. Most other schools will have you sit in a classroom for 4 years and learn theory. That's no way to build a portfolio. Of course there's theory classes for everyone to take, but it's all integrated with hands-on creativity. The opportunities to get on a professional set here come often: we have two working sound stages where professional films come to shoot all the time and students intern on. "No Country For Old Men" (Coen Bros.!) was here last year, and a friend of mine interned for two weeks on it and got into the credits. Just last month Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Toby Maguire were here in our building, blowing up a helicopter on our stages for a production called "Brothers" (well, the actors weren't blowing up the helicopter themselves, but you get the idea). I know a lot of people leave here disappointed after their first year, but I'll tell you why: gaining technical skills and making four or five films/videos a semester is a lot of work. You have to come up with creative ideas constantly, produce most of your own projects, and get up early to organize casting calls or work on other people's sets (everybody has to be crew for each other, so if you never help other people out with projects you'll end up with no crew for your Cinematography final). Personally, I like the challenge, and I am proud of many of the films I've made and worked on. I entered this review because I feel my school deserves a good word from a film student who has been here for more than a few semesters, and every word of it is the truth. So give College of Santa Fe a try, but only if you're hardcore enough. Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 01 2008 3rd Year Female -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=43111&uid=901'></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   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant CSF is a well-rounded education. I got opportunities that many of my peers at other schools did not. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Starting Job: Youth Minister, Preparedness: B, Reputation: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Feb 23 2007 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! 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