(f) Visual and Performing Arts...problem

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I am an out of state student who decided to apply to UC at the beginning of this school year. Because of this, I was unaware of UC's Visual and Performing Arts requirement. My schedule has been so full that I have not been able to take a course that is defined as a visual/performing art by UC</p>

<p>My first instinct was to count my design for my school newspaper as a visual art. However, I then read on the UC site that unacceptable courses include craft courses, mechanical drafting, web page development, yearbook, and photography offered as photojournalism (i.e., as a component of yearbook or school newspaper publication).</p>

<p>I am unsure what to do now. Should I just count my design as the art and then explain my situation on the personal statement part 3?</p>

<p>Would UC not consider my application because of this?</p>

<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated. And again, I am an out-of-state student... so take it easy on me : )</p>

<p>THANKS</p>

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<p>The only way to get by this exception is to take a college course which you can do next semester. No exceptions.</p>

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<p>booooo, no exceptions?</p>

<p>I don't think I can take a college class next semester....I guess it depends on how badly I want to leave the East Coast</p>

<p>Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>I don't know how to direct you to another site, but do a query under berkeley art requirement in this forum and you'll get additional info. If you have good test scores, you may be qualified to apply.</p>

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<p>^the req is not specific to Berkeley, it is specific to the entire UC system.</p>

<p>A music appreciation type course at a CC would work</p>

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<p>i think this applies to more than just berkeley though if i am not mistaken</p>

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<p>i posted my question on a couple of the discussion boards of other UC schools and it looks like most people are suggesting i take a college class to fufill the requirement.</p>

<p>I guess my question now is: Can i take this class this upcoming summer or does it have to be this school year?</p>

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<p>nope, it has to be done before you graduate.</p>

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<p>ah noooooo</p>