<p>momof4intexas my daughter just started freshman year at Chapman as a dance major with another major as well. It truly would be a good fit for the kind of dancer and student that your daughter is. Just spent a few days at orientation and there are dancers from across the country. I would recommend her attending the EA auditions. It was her first choice all along and was is thrilled to be there. Good luck!</p>
Hi!
Is it possible to double major in computer science and film productions at Chapman University? Also, do you have any advice/know anyone who doubled majored in those areas? How was their experience?
Thanks!
You would have to be accepted to the film production major, which is very competitive. I’m not sure how much overlap there is among the requirements for these two majors which are in different schools. http://chapmanadmission.■■■■■■■■■■/ is a good place to ask.
To cheesecake99 I asked an alum from Chapman about his double major and he said that his friend double majored in Physics and Film Production. Here is what he said about his friend Will:
I personally did not double major, but my good friend Will double-majored in Physics and Film Production (he wrote/directed the short film “Grange to Garage” for his thesis, I believe). We became friends first semester of freshman year since we were in the same classes, and almost from the start he was committed to doing that double major.
While compsci is not physics, as someone who went from film to physics to compsci I can say all three departments will be very demanding. Doing one is difficult enough–doing both will mean you start making a lot of sacrifices towards other aspects of the “college experience” such as a healthy social life or a healthy amount of sleep :).
During production season each year, we didn’t see much of Will but he still managed to get all of his work in on time. One bonus of Chapman is that since it is small, you get to know your professors very well over the four years, and they can be understanding and flexible about work deadlines. Keep in mind they are also very perceptive, so if you’re just lazy they won’t be so lenient.
Will did graduate on time, but only because he was extremely passionate about both majors. When you care deeply about your investment into your education at Chapman, you will see the university’s best sides. Since it sounds like you haven’t started the school yet, I’d say begin with one program and fill in your extra class space with the first courses for the second. Start talking with the professors and see if you can get lunch with them and a senior in the program, so you can tell them about what you want to accomplish and get their input. The senior will have good advice on how to manage your lifestyle to be successful, and the professor will give you a better sense of the future demands you will face.