I appreciate your response. I don’t think I’m “just looking for the name”. A mentor once told me that you can learn film from the field, jobs, experience. You go to college so that you have something to film. I’ve always thought you go to college to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects and opportunities and learn how to think critically. Yes I love film. But it’s not trade school- I want to go to a college that I will enjoy spending 4 years on that will provide resources and opportunities.
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Definitely. You just don’t want to be backed into a whole major-concentration that you’re not genuinely invested in.
And at any rate, many “communications” majors have little to do with film. You have to figure out what combination of subject matter will work for you.
If you actually like the whole English/Writing/Literature angle as a potential foundation, you might consider applying to CCS at UCSB also. That would give you a lot of latitude to customize what kind of portfolio you want to build, and the philosophy of the program might fit with what you’re looking for. There’s an additional application for CCS. (You can also minor or double-major outside of CCS.) Writing & Literature | UCSB College of Creative Studies
Perhaps you may want to look at the curricula for all of the “communication” majors at various colleges to see which ones suit your interests better.
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Excellent point of view, in my opinion!
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Sounds like your approach, criteria and goals are sensible. Some kids choose colleges based on getting single rooms, food or the schools mascot while you are being mature in focusing on long term skills and outcomes. Stay true to your beliefs.
@collegequestions57 as noted upstream someplace…your exact major doesn’t need to align with your future career. One of the most successful photographers I know was an undergrad major in dance. Another who works in film got a degree in international affairs (or something like that). Both sought out work doing their passions…but they both had excellent college degrees with lots of experiences and options.
Good luck to you! I think you have a good head on your shoulders.
Op- I know OWU is not a school of consideration, but this just happened to pop in not my email today and It’s thought the message was timely, given the discussion here:
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