<p>There are alot of posts here, and i don't really feel like reading them all, but the most important thing is observational drawing when applying to any art school, no matter what your interested in. Unless you're a photography major, you're be expected to have killer drawing skills. The reason for this: most art schools have a foundation year for freshmen, which includes intensive 6 hour drawing classes working from the figure, and if you don't have basic drawing skills, this will be extremely difficult. BUT DON'T WORRY! if she's only a sophomore, there's plenty of time. In my opinion, drawing is something you can learn, creativity is not. your daughter has the creativity, these technical details can definitely be dealt with!</p>
<p>//There are alot of posts here, and i don't really feel like reading them all, but the most important thing is observational drawing when applying to any art school, no matter what your interested in. Unless you're a photography major, you're be expected to have killer drawing skills. The reason for this: most art schools have a foundation year for freshmen, which includes intensive 6 hour drawing classes working from the figure, and if you don't have basic drawing skills, this will be extremely difficult. BUT DON'T WORRY! if she's only a sophomore, there's plenty of time. In my opinion, drawing is something you can learn, creativity is not. your daughter has the creativity, these technical details can definitely be dealt with!//</p>
<p>Sure enough, a school with limited seats will pursue the most accomplished students, but foundations-level courses will assist students who do not have killer skills. Struggling is not an issue for those who love what they do and are committed to a vision. Great professors do play a key role as well. You have got to find the right ones, and at the freshman level - that can be difficult when you don't know your way around a school yet.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are schools with more seats to fill and can pursue students that may be unpolished gems.</p>
<p>I second Otis as a great fit. They have a really comprehensive summer program if she is interested to experience the school. It's six weeks long, 5 days a week and good for college credit. The students must take basic drawing and a two electives. The fashion and toy design programs are both well regarded-worth a look.</p>
<p>Hi,
I was wondering if anyone reading this thread has any opinions on FITNYC. My son was accepted into all the schools he applied to. His grades were decent, SAT scores ok but his portfolio was very good. Not good enough however to get a scholarship at SVA. He is most likely going to FIT. He is going to major in Fine Arts for now and then decide if he wants to switch to illustration. It is important to me that he be able to get a job after college. He wants to be in the city and I know that FIT has a good track record with their job placement. I think if money wasn't a consideration he would choose SVA. The difference in tuition is signficant and we will not get any aid. FIT will cost $25 per year and SVA about 40.</p>