<p>I agree w/ rodney – Newhouse is more selective and prestigious, although I think the VPA program is also well-regarded (?)</p>
<p>thanks I think I will tell them I want to stay in Newhouse and check them both out once I am there. I think I have decided on Syracuse…</p>
<p>journalism, My advice for you at this late in the game is to go with what you think would be best for you. None of us know you better than yourself. Based on what I can see from the two programs at Syracuse on their web pages is that Newhouse is more journalism or media oriented. So if you want to do the media program, go to Newhouse. If you want to do film, go to Transmedia. That does sound confusing. In terms of facilities and location, Chapman Dodge does have the better edge and it’s also more competitive to get into Dodge than the Syracuse program. So yes, it would be harder to transfer into the film production program at Dodge because their program is in higher demand all the way around. However, if you are able to get into their screenwriting minor, you’ll be able to get connected with other Dodge students in producing, directing, and other film areas. In order to have the full experience, you need to work with all other groups of film students for connection purposes. There is a good reason that Dodge houses their film and media arts together. And yes, closer to the action is better. Most major film studios are located in SoCal. The bottom line is, what fits you better? Good Luck!</p>
<p>Also, you have seen Chapman, but have you actually seen Syracuse? The climate and location will appeal to your, ah, edgier side.</p>
<p>I was recently accepted into the Television, Radio, and Film master’s program at Syracuse University, and boy was I ecstatic. I mean its not everyday someone gets accepted into arguably the best Communication’s school’s in the United States (although I feel nowadays, institutions will accept anyone into their grad programs, as long as they’re willing to dish out the money). After I was accepted, I immediately locked myself in for one of the two open house dates they were having at Newhouse. One thing I immediately noticed about the area, was that it wasn’t all that nice. The university is essentially spread out, but nestled on top of a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse. The university itself has some beautiful architecture, and the Newhouse buildings (Newhouse 1, 2, and 3) are all very nice, especially Newhouse 3. After having met with my department heads, and some professors, one of the first things I took away was their snooty attitude; feeling and acting as if they were on top of the world. I was immediately drawn away from this. Secondly, you come to realize that Syracuse is a private university, and tuition, whether for graduate or undergrad, is very, very expensive. Since its a private institution, scholarships, grants, etc. are very hard to come by, because they are soo limited, and are usually minority based. The last thing I hated was how much the cost of living is in New York. Paying thousands of dollars to go to school, and then having to pay a minimum of around $640 a month for an apartment is insane (this was my case, although on campus housing is still very expensive as well). Basically, the money, parking, and severe attitudes I felt from professors, were my driving factors in staying away from here. </p>
<p>Yes its a great Communications school, and you’ll come to realize that the Newhouse network of people is immense. There are respectable Newhouse grad’s everywhere, and they will push this notion down your throat. If you can get past the money, and you decide you like the professors, then sure, it would be amazing. However, its all in what you make it, and first impressions are key.</p>
<p>Needless to say, I turned down the offer, and chose to go to the University Of Utah, to pursue a masters in electronic arts, and engineering (basically game design), because its a fast growing industry.</p>
<p>Good Luck, and I hope I can be of some help to you.</p>