Creative colleges Finding the best programs for aspiring actors, artists, designers, dancers, musicians, writers, and more
Book - 2017
This comprehensive guide for creative students features the best arts colleges and programs in the country, alongside tips and advice from students who've "been there, done that." It includes advice on how to find the school that will best fit you as an individual, develop your talents, and make a career out of your passion -- Provided by the publisher.
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Naperville, Illinois :
Sourcebooks Inc
[2017]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- [Fifth edition]
- Physical Description
- xiv, 400 pages ; 26 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781492647119
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Creative Student's College Search
- The Artistic Component in the Admissions Process
- Doing Your Research
- The Campus Visit
- Standardized Tests
- Financing Your Education
- Have a College-Cost Talk with Your Parents
- Federal Aid and the FAFSA
- Artistic Scholarships
- Part-Time Work
- The Double Major; Studying the Arts and Another Discipline
- Creative Students Not Majoring in the Arts
- Chapter 2. Frequently Asked Questions
- Chapter 3. Colleges for Actors
- Types of Drama Programs
- How to Decide Between a Conservatory Program and a Traditional College Program
- Concentrations in a Drama Major
- For Aspiring Musical Theater Majors
- Film, Television, and Cinema
- Drama Auditions
- The Portfolio for Prospective Design and Production Majors
- Drama Program Philosophy
- Evaluating Drama Programs
- Actor Interview, Essay, Application Questions, and Résumé
- Sample Drama Curriculum
- Profiles of Selected Drama Programs
- Comprehensive List of Colleges with Drama Programs
- Chapter 4. Colleges for Artists and Designers
- Identifying the Type of Art Student You Are
- Types of Art Programs
- Art Program Philosophy
- Concentrations in Art Degrees
- The Freshman "Foundation" Year
- Graphic Design Programs
- The Artistic Portfolio
- National Portfolio Days
- Evaluating Art Programs
- Artist Statement, Essays, Portfolio, and Résumé
- Sample Art Curriculum
- Profiles of Selected Art and Design Programs
- Comprehensive List of Colleges with Art and Design Programs
- Chapter 5. Colleges for Dancers
- Types of Dance Programs
- College Options: Dancing without a Dance Major
- Dance Auditions
- How They Stack Up: Comparing College Dance Programs
- Dancer Essay, Application Questions, and Résumés
- Sample Dance Curriculum
- Profiles of Selected Dance Programs
- Comprehensive List of Colleges with Dance Programs
- Chapter 6. Colleges for Musicians
- Types of College Music Programs
- Types of Music Degrees
- Music Specialties
- Music Auditions
- Evaluating College Music Programs
- Preparing for Your Audition: Suggestions for Prospective Musk Majors
- Musician Artist Statement, Essay, Repertoire List, and Resume
- Sample Music Curriculum
- Profiles of Selected Music Programs
- Comprehensive List of Colleges with Music Programs
- Chapter 7. Colleges for Writers
- Types of Creative Writing Programs
- Writing Portfolios
- What to Expect in a Creative Writing Workshop
- Finding a Writing Community
- Evaluating Creative Writing Programs
- Creative Writing and the "Real World"
- Writer Essays and Resumes
- Sample Creative Writing Curriculum
- Profiles of Selected Creative Writing Programs
- Comprehensive List of Colleges with Writing Programs
- Chapter 8. The Next Step
- Making the Most of Your Creative College Experience
- Exploring the Local Arts Community
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Internships
- Exploring Career Choices after Graduation
- Appendix
- Index
- About the Author