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The Ringling College of Art and Design

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA+ Faculty AccessibilityA
Useful SchoolworkA+ Excess CompetitionA+
Academic SuccessF Creativity/ InnovationB
Individual ValueC University Resource UseA-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyC- FriendlinessA-
Campus MaintenanceC+ Social LifeC-
Surrounding CityD+ Extra CurricularsC+
SafetyC
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

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Date: Sep 11 2017
Major: Art & Design Department (This Major's Salary over time)
Ringling is a great place to go as long as you know what you want to do and you are passionate about it. You have to apply directly to your major and you start taking classes within your major as soon as you start school. Changing majors isn't that big of a deal and you can do it without losing credit until the end of your first year (considering you change majors in the same school. Animation majors can transfer into other media majors like Illustration and Game art without losing credit. Motion design can do the same with Graphic Design etc. But if a Motion design student wants to switch to CA or Ill that is when credits start being an issue).

Ringling works their students very hard. It's not a curriculum you can get through without being dedicated and passionate about the field. A lot of students in CA end up transfering into other majors or just dropping out. As long as you love what you are doing and you are willing to put a lot of time and effort into it, you will do fine at Ringling.

People who come here are all from different art levels and backgrounds. Students and teachers try to be kind no matter what. That being said, critiques can be harsh but the only reason for that is because everyone wants you to get better. Getting an A+ in this school is near impossible and you are told that over and over at the beginning of freshman year.

The school recently got a few new buildings. The new library is large and has many recourses at the student's disposal. There is also a new Soundstage building which will be operational starting this year. The labs have 22" cintiqs that are equipped with Adobe, Maya, 3Dmax, Zbrush and a bunch of other programs. Some Animation labs are PC Labs, not cintiq but you can always find a device to work on.

School food is almost always terrible. Don't eat at Hammond if you can help it (if you are vegetarian/vegan be careful about getting tofu or veggies from the grill section. They are grilled on the same grill as the burgers). Although the food is horrible the staff at Hammond are very nice and will try to help you as best as they can.

At Ringling you learn how to be a professional. You are expected to act a certain way and treat your assignments a certain way. The professors and friendly and want to help, but they also want to prepare you for the industry. Missing deadlines is a big no-no, being late to class will have you marked absent and if you miss 4 classes you fail. Be on top of your work and you will be fine.

Ringling has a great career services department ! They will work with people individually to make sure they know what they want and they are applying for places they will be happy at/ will make a contribution at. You start meeting with them starting freshman year and keep doing so throughout your Ringling career. They will also arrange for many studios, studio reps and artists to visit. During these visits they give presentations, answer questions and after that meet with students individually. You are certain to find internships and jobs as a Ringling student/grad as long as you do the work given to you (and more if you can)

Overall Ringling does have it's negative points. It is a very competitive environment and everyone tried to be the best they possibly can. It is a great place to thrive as long as you can keep up with the coursework.

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If you're looking for an artsy college experience, the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida is the school for you! The Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit college that focuses on art and design. Cannabidiol Oil for depression The college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in thirteen different majors including: Advertising Design, Architecture, Art History, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Digital Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Motion Design, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The college also offers a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
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