<p>Ok, really awkwardly phrased, but some have started to ask this question without ever haven't it really answered. </p>
<p>Are there any non-artspecific schools (colleges and universities) that have a strong art program? (the 'rents are totally opposed to a 100% art school so I am trying for the next best thing). Like, I heard Oberlin has the third best museum for art in the country (right after harvard and yale), any others?</p>
<p>What kind of art program are you looking for: painting, sculpure, illustration, design ( interior, industrial, graphic), printmaking, etc.</p>
<p>serapheyes, Are you interested in art studio, art history (and museum related studies) or both? </p>
<p>My son was looking for both and his final list included Williams, Wesleyan, Skidmore, Hamilton, Kenyon, Yale and Brown. I would add Vassar, Oberlin and, if you are female, Smith. </p>
<p>He ended up at Williams which is one of the best in the country. He has had a fabulous experience in both the studio and the history areas. At Williams they are a combined department and you can get a double major. </p>
<p>I think that access to a teaching museum is a very important part of an art history program and to a certain degree for a studio program. At Williams there are three world class museums that offer hands on opportunities to be involved in the day to day operations of curating, restoration and museum management. The college is also very proactive in helping kids secure museum internships.</p>
<p>The studio area offers extensive and beautiful facilities covering a wide range of media. Like most LACs, however, the concentration is on traditional media -- drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, architecture. If you're interested in new media like video or computer aided design none of these would be the top choice.</p>
<p>studio art, but i'll take what i can get...</p>
<p>wow williams has just blown me away! i think i might have found the school i've been looking for! thank you! :)</p>
<p>serapheyes, we're a bit prejudiced on the topic, but if we can answer any Williams-specific questions, please ask. :)</p>
<p>i too am interested in universities/LACs with strong arts programs. i dont think id have the grades to get into yale/williams or one of those, what are some good uni's/LACs with good art programs</p>
<p>RyanMac, look into Alfred University, Skidmore, and Goucher College, which allows people to take classes at MICA.</p>
<p>yea iv looked into skidmore a bit. i think i read on this board that the top universties with good art programs (WUStL, Yale, Williams) dont compromise the academic side of things even if your exceptional at studio art/whatever. if i was below the average at those schools, but still had like an avg in the 90's and high sats, would there be a possibility?</p>
<p>Ryan, Your grades and scores (and class standing) are important but not the whole story. Colleges need artists -- and actors and poets and dancers -- just as they do football players. If you have demonstrated talent you can overcome RELATIVE weakness in other areas. The operative word here is not compromise, but compensate.</p>
<p>By relative I mean that your grades and scores still have to be in the general range and I would think that an average "in the 90's and high stats" would get your foot in the door. After that it's up to you to convince them that you belong there.</p>
<p>Just make sure that you have flawless slides, compelling essays and sparking recommendations. If possible, interview. I'd also put together a separate art package highlighting your accomplishments.</p>
<p>These are all very selective schools, so put a lot of energy into identifying and loving your safeties.</p>