<p>Hi everybody
I posted a similar question before but can't seem to find my thread..so i will post again (sorry)
I'm currently attending a community college and my plans were to transfer to a state university (when i was still undecided on my major). I have taken all my required courses to transfer except algebra 2 and pre calculus or statistics. I know that i need to finish with math before i can transfer but my questions is this. If i decide to enroll in an art school (and not a state university as i was planning) do i still have to finish my math? I don't want to waste another 2 semesters taking math if it's not necessary, instead get into an art school and get going with my major. Do i absolutely have to finish math before i can transfer, even to an art school? Do you guys know of any art schools that don't have such requirements? Or any way i can transfer and take my math there (i want to move away anyways). Also, which art schools would you recommend in the norther california? Nothing too expensive, but a good and reputable school?</p>
<p>Try googling digital art schools or art schools or whatever program you are specifically interestested int... usually google helps me find what I am looking for</p>
<p>Check out these art schools - their admissions websites will explain their transfer requirements: </p>
<p>Rhode Island School of Design
Chicago Art Institute
Pratt Institute
Parsons School of Design
Ringling College of Art
Savannah School of Art & Design
Maryland Institute and College of Art
Boston Museum School</p>
<p>Although these aren't the only options, these are some of the best, most respected art schools. Reading through their websites will give you a starting point for looking at additional options. And, you'll also get a sense of what will be required to transfer and graduate from a decent art school.</p>
<p>One warning: financial aid can vary widely at art schools. And, some "art schools" are for profit ventures, and don't provide the best education/training. So, ask a lot of questions about their programs, their instructors, where grads end up, and financial issues.</p>
<p>thanks carolyn i figured some schools are just to get your money. I contacted Art institute of california (via live chat) and they didn't care much to help me with my questions, their main concert was to get my contact info and my friends' contact info so they get more "customers".....</p>
<p>And i have a questions, probably a silly one but i will ask anyways. Are there any public art/advertising schools? The private ones are a little pricey (if i don't get financial aid)</p>
<p>Here is the list of all California schools that belong to NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design). NASAD is a national accrediting agency that establishes standards for art/design education programs. It is a voluntary program, so not all good art/design schools belong to NASAD. But at least you know that you will get some serious education and training in art/design at a NASAD school:</p>
<p>Academy of Art University
American Film Institute
Art Center College of Design
Biola University
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Chico
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, Stanislaus
Columbia College Hollywood
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Orange County
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Diego
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco
Humboldt State University
Laguna College of Art and Design
Loyola Marymount University
New York Film Academy, Los Angeles
Otis College of Art and Design
San Diego State University
San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
University of the Pacific</p>
<p>Stay clear of the Art Institute. It is NOT the same as the Chicago Institute of Art. The "Art Institutes" are for profit, and would be my last choice. I agree with the poster above: look for schools that have NASAD accreditation (if you google National Association of Schools of Art and Design, you will be able to find their website, which has a complete list). There are also some colleges with strong studio art programs that are NOT NASAD accredited. For example, in California, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis all have good studio art programs, but they are not NASAD accredited.</p>
<p>worried_mom thanks for your answer, very helpful. I see that academy of art university is on the list, what exactly is the advantage of being a member of NASAD? I understand what accredited school means, but i don't really understand the difference from schools that are not. Am i more likely to get a job if i have a degree from an accredited school? If a school is part of NASAD does it guarantee that my diploma will be accredited overseas (i plan to move back to Greece)? As carolyn said, UCLA and other fine schools are not in NASAD, does that mean that a school that is a member of NASAD is "better" than ucla?
And one more question,
Is going to a private art school worth the extra money than going to a state university for my degree? What are the advantages/disadvantages (other than the cost).</p>
<p>Here's the link to NASAD's website where you can get more detailed information about this organization, its accreditation process, list of member schools, etc.</p>
<p>NASAD</a> Home</p>
<p>NASAD accreditation does not make one school "better" than another. All NASAD schools are good, legitimate schools where you will get an excellent art/design education, but as others have pointed out, there are also many equally fine schools that are not in NASAD. I just offered the NASAD list as a possible starting point for developing your list of potential schools. You'll need to do a lot of research because, as you may have already learned, there are a lot of "bogus" for-profit schools that claim to be art/design schools, but they basically just want your money and don't do much to actually give you any training.</p>
<p>As to whether or not a private art school is worth the extra money, that is a very personal decision for each student and his family. This same question comes up all the time when discussing any expensive private college/university -- not just art schools. If you search the CC archives, you'll find many such debates -- especially with respect to the most elite (and most expensive) private schools like the Ivies.</p>
<p>I asked this question over on a thread in the Visual Arts Major forum, but nobody has answered... perhaps you folks could help me out (sorry, but I'm a scientist type who's been blessed with an artistic son, and all this is new to me).</p>
<p>My question is why none of the UCs have NASAD accredited programs while many of the CSUs do. Maybe I'm not getting the point of accreditation, but wouldn't all universities want their programs to have it? I notice UCSB has accreditation in dance and UCLA in drama... so why none in art (and design)?</p>
<p>Thanks for educating me!</p>