<p>Can anyone tell me a little about the EMAC program? Very interested in it. Any suggestions on other schools offering a similar type of program?</p>
<p>My daughter is a sophmore and is doing well in EMAC. She was a decent math and science student but also did well in the arts in H.S. (music, dance). EMAC seems to satisfy her need for both the arts and science. She was a medal winner and has been on deans list each semester, so as a parent I am happy. Hopefully this will turn into a good job as the cost is quite high even with her awards.</p>
<p>Yeah, I don't know much about it firsthand, but I know someone who is finishing up a masters in physics and a BS in EMAC of all things. I think he likes a lot, he was doing astrophysics but about two years ago he realized animation was his real passion, and he plans to go into that field after graduating. </p>
<p>Also, I'm sure you've heard about the EMPAC center, which will be opening next fall. In addition to the concert hall, it will have even more studios and offices, for EMAC and the Electronic Arts. I'm guessing that other schools have similar programs, but RPI has been trying to lead the way in the whole Electronic Media field. For instance, RPI is one of the first major universities to have a Games and Simulation Major Rensselaer's</a> New Games & Simulation Program.</p>
<p>EMPAC is very exiting and I think RPI is on the right track approaching the arts from the tech side which is their strength. I saw Shirley Jackson on C-Span preaching the need for math and science. A caller was concerned about the lack of emphasis in the arts and how history has shown the importance of a strong education in the arts along with science and math. She proudly talked of EMPAC and RPI's commitment to the arts.</p>