SCAD
is how you make it out to be. If you
take the initiative, chances are your life in SCAD will
be pretty good. Participate in activities, festivals, and don't be
shy in making friends. If you're deciding on art school,
chances are you will find people with common interest no
matter what. Being in the Film and Television department,
I have to say that the professors they have are
of fine quality. Like most schools, not all Professors are
excellent, so ask your peers or seniors for advice and
recommendations. Ratemyprofessor is a good reference too, but I would
just suggest asking your friends. I am not quite sure
about the other departments, but I know for the most
part the Film and Television department have good connections. F
Furthermore, they teach drawing at it's basic level, and honestly
budding filmmakers, drawing IS important. Especially when you want to
plan out your shots: good composition is the the essential
and you will definitely learn that in Drawing 100. I
wouldn't say it's the same for every University, but if
you're a lousy drawer (like me), a basic foundation drawing
class is definitely worthwhile to come to SCAD and it's
all part of your curriculum (make sure you find a
good drawing teacher that matches your needs though).
A lot of people complain about the international students
who don't speak English: well, it IS an ESL school,
so be patient. They come here to learn English after
all. Any ESL school will be in the same situation.
My advice? Try talking to them, they are not all
unfriendly. Some of them are desperately trying to learn English,
and for all you know you may learn something new
about the world.
Granted, there are some of the service
stuff who definitely need to know the meaning of 'polite,'
but for the most part if you write in an
e-mail or participate in the surveys and write in mature
comments, the faculty will definitely take it into consideration and
listen to you.
SCAD is about listening to the
students, if you are unhappy with something, appeal it: write
in an e-mail and just stop complaining. If no one
listens, go to someone who do. It may see like
a chore, but it definitely builds character.
It is
true, SCAD may not be for every one (and not
every one may suit SCAD), but if you suit the
bill and you find a major that is to your
liking, make it worth your well. Come to SCAD with
an open mind.
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