<p>I've been looking strongly at RISD and i really like the fact that i can interact and take classes at Brown. I was wondering though, since i want to take an architecure class or two, and some acting classes (i want to be an actor), should i just go to a normal LAC or university? or would RISD let me take architecure classes there even if its not my major?</p>
<p>You know, Brown & RISD are launching a five-year dual-degree program beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. You could look into that, if you think you might be Brown material</p>
<p>Both schools are the epitome of their fields (Liberal Arts and Art) and the people and area are great. You should definetely continue looking into Brown and RISD, especially the dual-degree program- I heard a lot about it this summer while I was up in RI, and it seems like it's going to be pretty awesome.</p>
<p>i dont have the grades for Brown</p>
<p>I don't understand why you are considering RISD if you want to be an actor.</p>
<p>What would you major in at RISD? Casually taking "an architecture class or two" wouldn't work because of the way RISD's majors are set up. There are very specific course sequences with prerequisites for most classes.</p>
<p>It sounds like you really need to go to a LAC or university with a more broad curriculum to fit your interests.</p>
<p>yea thats why i asked b/c i wasn't sure how the program was set up. i just figured id check it out</p>
<p>King, some LACs that are good for art and drama:
Williams, Wesleyan, Kenyon, Hamilton, Vassar, Bard, Oberlin, Conn College
Smith if you are female</p>
<p>Most LACs have theatre and art programs. Some are much more serious about one than the other. A few do both well. Sarah Lawrence has a good rep for theatre (one of the best according to some) and just opened (third year now) a fine new studio art center. Most LACs we visited don't even show us their art department without asking. Some never offered their theaters. Some (Wellesley, for one) showed neither, and for good reason (another no-show was Wesleyan). Bard was proud to show us both on their tour. It tells you a lot. My artist ended up at Sarah Lawrence and her artistic thespian sister ended up at Bard. Just never could shake those first impressions. I hate to say it because I know some just can't do it, but you really need to visit, sit in on classes, and see a performance if you can before you decide. Everyone talks a good game.</p>
<p>im looking at Bard, its a reach for me but i really like it and it seems to be a good school</p>
<p>And Skidmore. A little less selective than some of the others.</p>
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That is so true. My son looked at 14 colleges and universities and only Conn College included the art department as part of its regular tour.</p>
<p>My son did the RISD summer program & although he loved it, it helped him decide that he wanted to go to a liberal arts college and take more than just art classes. He is at Bard and happy. He is taking some very interesting classes, not just in art, but the history of architecture. Go to inside.bard.edu and check out their course schedules.</p>
<p>does anyone have a link to a list of schools that offer a BA/BFA in theatre, drama, or acting but do not require an audtion?</p>
<p>bump........</p>
<p>I'm a freshman at RISD. RISD works their students very hard, but you will still be able to take classes outside your major. There are 3 semesters, fall, spring, and wintersession. During the winter you are actually required to take classes outside your major to become more well rounded.</p>
<p>I don't know about acting colleges, but I know that being an actor is extremely difficult and most people fail horribly at it. I'm not trying to be a jerk, that's the reality of the field you've chosen. You should learn how to do your own research. You're competing with people who love acting and have dedicated their entire lives to it. You don't stand a snowballs chance in hell against those people if you can't dedicate a few minutes of your time to looking up acting colleges.</p>
<p>i acually looked on the site but i didnt find what i was looking for.....so i just asked for some advice, dont worry though i wont next time :)</p>
<p>The Musical Theater web page has a thread with a load of info on non-audition BFA programs and also non-audition BA programs. Look for the hyperlink for the Musical Theater Major.</p>
<p>You know, I actually did give you advice, sorry if you didn't take it very well though.</p>
<p>yes Linzoy you did, and i have to apologive, i've had a bad day and my response to your advice was rude and uncalled for</p>