I
would like to retract my last comment. Otis is an
interesting school, and very good for certain programs. It's conidered
one of the best Art Colleges in the Country. If
you want to study Fashion and Toy Design, this is
a good place to do that. I would not recommentd
Environmental Design. It tries to match Architecture, but is not
the same. The best Majors here are Digital Media
(Computer Animation/Motion Graphics), Graphic Design, Toy Design and Fashion.
Almost
all the programs are a thorough workout.
I never
took Foundation year, but I understand it was very rigorous
academically. Keep in mind that some students who didn't like
the school might have resulted from their own bad experiences,
rather than a real assessment of this College. Getting
straight “A's” in Art school is tough unless your really
the most motivated, best student ever.
Otis
offers some great opportunites to grow as an Artist, for
those who want that to happen for them. Going to
Art school is centered heavily around discovering your own voice.
I know some fellow grads who are doing fantastically, and
I know others who are doing not so well. I
was not very lucky out of school, but that was
my own problem. If you are interested in Art School,
you have to keep in mind that the final result
to get A GOOD PORTFOLIO!!!
Art school
is not so much about grades, as it is about
what you learn and cultivate into a career. The best
students, are not always the best designers. Frankly, One Valedictorian
was an awful designer. Another one is a 32-year old
in my major, who was just a superb student, and
Designer. When going to an Art School, one has to
see themself as joining a community where your fellow students
and instructors are almost equal.
Also, their liberal
studies arent bad. The instructors for that here are USC
and UCLA instructors. The really weak part is in the
Math class. Unless you major in Environmental, Toy, or Product
Design, your gonna have crappy math classes. However, the Art
History, Literature, Fine Arts and Humanities are great.
This school is not a school for Jocks. There
is no Frats or Sports, you will be way too
busy to do any of that stuff. And Yes, you
can have a social life here!!! You have to
make FRIENDS!!!
when i went here, I
went to several Art Openings, Gala Shows, Movie Screenings, and
Student Parties. Art school is kindof weird, so be prepared
for that! Artists are not normal kids.
If your looking for the standard college experience, go to
another school. This is strictly a school of Visual Arts,
go with an open mind.
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