<p>Well actually since I found his books interesting and some of his thoughts in the “Can Art Be Taught” book very thoughtful it’s probably a good sign that he is Chair now. That could be why their art history department is, as far as I know, well regarded.</p>
<p>Just a little FYI about the little bit of info I found on this book, he was making a case that art study can be too focused on just art and in order to have a well grounded point of view which would lead to less insular and more informed work one needs a wide range of knowledge, wider than what more art schools offer. But then he countered that the LACs unfortunately tend to have less stringent art department curriculums and there’s the rub.</p>
<p>I went to my local library and checked out the only book of his they had which is about painting. If I like it, I’ll probably buy some more of his books. I’m interested in his book “Stories of Art” because it has more to do with art history than most of his books on Amazon. Thanks for recommending him to me!</p>
<p>Do any of you know if SAIC has any study abroad opportunities? I looked at their website, but there isn’t much information on it.</p>
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<p>The answer to that would be yes. Traditional study abroad as well as some outreach work such as housing in third world countries. I know they were doing a housing project in Haiti at the time of the earthquake there. There’s some outreach work using art projects which I think is superb. Also I remember somebody posting here some time ago that they were able to work out a situation where they were in NYC and yet got credit for what they were doing from SAIC. So it’s sounds like they’re a little flexible on that end also.</p>
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<p>smarty, he is the VCS chair and also listed as AH faculty.
AH is categorized in AH, theory, and criticism and got deferent chair: modern art person who went Brown AB to SUNY Stonybrook MA (hummm why?) UT Austin PhD.
do you know which is the bigger-shot?</p>
<p>OP kid, that’s really good you are pretty proactive. I bet you can crack those exam as well. Too bad you are not in the AP class.
why didn’t they let you in? can’t you fight for it since your interest is in it, not like some kids just collecting AP trophies and/or padding resum</p>
<p>there are things you can do which help college apps and interectual/personal growth than parents sponsored summer away</p>
<p>if you are over 17 and like small kids (oops deadline is passed, but so close. I will call up and ask. often these things don’t fill up quick with good candidates and have some leeway)
<a href=“http://www.themodern.org/teens.html[/url]”>http://www.themodern.org/teens.html</a>
if they’d let you do as HS student
<a href=“http://dallasmuseumofart.org/AboutUs/Volunteer/index.htm[/url]”>http://dallasmuseumofart.org/AboutUs/Volunteer/index.htm</a>
if you can get there by yourself
<a href=“https://www.kimbellart.org/Education/Lectures-Programs/Lectures.aspx?tid=1[/url]”>https://www.kimbellart.org/Education/Lectures-Programs/Lectures.aspx?tid=1</a></p>
<p>question
all area museums list “for homeschool kids” links.
are there alot in TX? why?</p>
<p>There really aren’t many home-schooled kids where I live. In Dallas, though I could understand there being many. Currently the Dallas school district is about 100 million dollars in debt, so that could explain it. I emailed the DMA earlier today about applying, and since the deadline only passed two days ago I might have a good chance. There’s also the Amon Carter, but I thing their programs are only for college students. Also, I’m not over 17, so that rules out some internship opportunities. There are some galleries here in Denton, but they’re not that great.</p>
<p>wait wait!!
since you are asking anout SAIC, nice mommy friend of mine gave me this tip
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/987977-after-launch-70.html#post12500315[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/987977-after-launch-70.html#post12500315</a></p>
<p>Have you looked into Wesleyan in CT or Vassar in NY? Both are artsy and strong good LACs. You could study art history at either, along with anything else you discover.</p>
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<p>I don’t think I would be able to get in to Vassar. My friend, the valedictorian of the '11 class, was rejected from Vassar. Her friend who happens to work in college admissions said Vassar was a legacy school, making it difficult to get into for non-legacies. If the valedictorian couldn’t get in, I don’t think I could. Also, I want to go to a school with a large artistic community. I want to study art history, but I am an artist too.</p>
<p>Dear erin94:
You never know why a school rejects someone. There are other things they look at and for other than grades so if you think you might like a school apply. Sounds like you’re not that interested in Vassar anyway but never let what other people say keep you from applying somewhere. Also the numbers and demographic needs of schools can change from year to year. You might have an interview that is so impressive that they weigh that against your grades (which by the way are certainly not bad) and give you some weight based on your interview, or some volunteering you’ve done or so on and so forth. Let them decide, just apply.</p>
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<p>After looking at Vassar more thoroughly, it seems like a better fit for me than Williams. Both Vassar and Williams are great liberal art schools, but Williams is more sport-oriented. I am TERRIBLE at sports. Vassar seems to have a more artsy community and a lot of people in theatre. I’m not in theatre, but many of my friends now are. I generally get along well with anyone in an art form. </p>
<p>It seems like Williams is considered the top school for art history because of the alumni that curate and direct top museums. However, when they went there Williams might have had a better program than they do now. Is the art history program at Williams measured on more than that. If so, then what else? Doesn’t Vassar have a great alumni network as well? What makes Vassar’s program great?</p>
<p>it got totally adorable painting chair.
do head count of faculties and check their works, education background and compare, since you are good at these things unlike other teenagers.
Wesleyan is my ultimate fav LAC. art is respected, well distributed but best known for film study and their painting queen is really scary. she seems not going anywhere soon.
like smarty said, don’t rule out, you never know what school wants.
It become bit of cliche but have you read “gatekeepers”?
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Gatekeepers-Admissions-Process-Premier-College/dp/0142003085/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304951453&sr=8-1[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Gatekeepers-Admissions-Process-Premier-College/dp/0142003085/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304951453&sr=8-1</a>
most top LACs admission process are like that, besides, yes, big legacies donors sports recruits asides.</p>
<p>let’s wait for momrath to stop by. her S majored AH and art at Williams</p>
<p>Vassar is very well-respected. Used to be one of the “seven sister” schools (all-girl schools considered ivy league, but not part of the eight). Edna St. Vincent Millay went there. My D’s very good friend, who is interested in theatre and history, is going in the fall. Very artsy and warm community.</p>
<p>I looked at the test requirements for Vassar, and it says you have to complete two SAT II subject tests. I’m not very familiar with the SAT subject tests, but I assume they are like the SAT. Could someone give me some more information about them? Which two should I take?</p>
<p>[SAT</a> Test Dates - SAT Deadlines](<a href=“http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates]SAT”>http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates)</p>
<p>Look at the link for the College Board. TODAY is the deadline for registering for the June 4th exam (although you can still register late til May 20th, I think). You would be taking them now. They are subject-directed tests in many disciplines including history, english, math, science (specific topics on both the math and science), language. You usually take them the year you have taken those classes, as the material will be freshest for you. I am not sure if they are given in the Fall, but it’s worth taking now, or contacting the College Board to see. Take the two that are your best subjects – but look at the Vassar site again (and the other schools you have listed or are considering) – sometimes they will specify that you need certain ones. High schools just don’t give enough information to students!!</p>
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<p>thank gawd you are careful
I was there few years back since no one at kid’s HS would do such thing. his GC kept confusing them with state regents exam!!!
I can’t remember top of my head which one would, but some top schools asks either ACT with writing, or two SAT IIs - preferably from math science and humanities each.
some IVY asked three SAT IIs, P? maybe.
It also is the regional thing. some places, SAT is not the thing kids do anyway, no one would go to schools that need them, etc.
If you’d have one of those USNWR best colleges issue, it come with pull out thing that all tests timeline is listed.
You never said you are junior? I am now hoping you are still soph…
there are fall date but you can not do SAT’s rerake and IIs on the same month/date.</p>
<p>good news
SAT II is easier to study and as good student you are, shouldn’t be hard at all. need 700sh for tippy top school</p>
<p>Well, I am not going to be able to register for any subject tests until October. All of the schools are already full. I think I am going to take the Literature and Math 1. Literature seems just like the AP English Test and Math should be easy if I practice a little. Too, since you can get your scores online, it only takes 2 and a half weeks to receive your scores. So, I can take the same test in October and November to get a better score.</p>
<p>all test centers are full???
gosh
SLH, what do you think?
should OP do stand-by?</p>
<p>you mean you are going to nail SAT with one shot?
again, you can NOT take SAT re-take and Subject tests on the same day.<br>
however you can take IIs up to three subject a day, I think.
maybe want to add one more, then you can pick and choose after scores are in.
CC kids here kept saying Math 2 is easier than 1, world history is a joke compare to AP test, etc.
and yes, lit is easy but everyone knows that, everyone get good score, even mine did.</p>