<p>I'm trying to decide between LMU, Chapman, USC and UCLA for film production. </p>
<p>I'm looking for a program that will really let me be creative. I'm also looking for one where students aren't necessary competitive, but rather, they're close knit and they like to work together. I'm mainly interested in film production/becoming a director. I like smaller campuses where students are more on the liberal side. </p>
<p>Which of the schools I mentioned best fits this criteria?</p>
<p>You essentially described Chapman University Dodge College. From what I have heard and seen Dodge is your best bet, mainly because they allow students to express their creativity from day one. They put a camera in your hand from day one and allow you to discover and expand your creativity. </p>
<p>Go for Dodge.</p>
<p>They are all excellent schools. Sounds like Chapman would fit most of your criteria. The best way to experience Dodge is by visiting them in person. Take a campus tour to see their facilities. Chapman is amazing! DS is there and truly loving it! Be sure to attend their Preview Day. You should get a better feel of the campus after the visit. There is a website that features some of the Dodge students. Perhaps that would also give you a feel of what Dodge is like and the people. Best of luck. :)</p>
<p>[Chapman</a> University - Orientation - OA Bios - Film & TV](<a href=“Orientation | Incoming Undergraduates & Families | Chapman University”>Orientation | Incoming Undergraduates & Families | Chapman University)</p>
<p>I’ve visited both Chapman and LMU and I liked LMU’s program better. </p>
<p>Dodge was detached from campus and it seemed like the program was a little robotic… Am I wrong? Plus, apparently 1 out of 6 students are enrolled in the film school. Is it easy to become just another face in the crowd at Dodge?</p>
<p>I am kind of bewildered to why you asked the question if you preferred LMU over Dodge.
Also, what do you mean by the program seems robotic? Yes, the Film School (especially the Film Production Major) is extremely hard to get into mainly because Chapman gets the ‘best of the best’ applying and just like any other University – they need to “keep up appearances”.</p>
<p>I don’t think anyone in Dodge is “just another face”. Everyone specialist in different sectors of Film or Media Art meaning each individual has their own unique trait and abilities.</p>
<p>I’m currently am a Chapman student getting a degree in film production with an emphasis in producing and I am graduating in May and am apply for the duel MFA/MBA program. When I was looking into film schools I never considered LMU and was just planning on going to USC. However, I have quite a few friends in the industry who significantly affect it and when it came down to me applying to film school they sat me down and told me to go to Chapman because its a much more friendly environment than USC and other film schools. </p>
<p>What also is different about Chapman is everyone gets to make a thesis film whatever your emphasis is. The only thing Chapman lacks to other film schools is alumni but that is changing every year. Today Chapman has significant people in Hollywood who send their kids to our school just to name a few Mel Gibson, Jane Seymour and Jerry Lewis.</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback. </p>
<p>What I meant by robotic is that things seemed a little uptight/rigid. Things also seemed competitive. I could be wrong, I didn’t mean to offend anyone. </p>
<p>Also, on a separate note, what percentage of students live on campus?</p>
<p>Chapman seems competitive because they are attracting the best students. Who wouldn’t? It’s the same reason for the other universities as well. I’m sure it’s the same reason for the Ivy League, etc.</p>
<p>And to answer what percentage of students live on campus?</p>
<p>According to U.S. News source:
“Chapman University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,476, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus.”</p>
<p>Hope this helps. Good luck in your decision.</p>
<p>Filmexec21, would you mind starting a Q & A thread if your not too busy? A lot of us have questions regarding Chapman University but not everyone has answers.</p>
<p>Sure! I can answer any questions.</p>
<p>Great! Create a new thread so everyone doesn’t flood this one.</p>
<p>Thank you soo much.</p>
<p>Hey ablove5,</p>
<p>I am in the same boat as you somewhat, only I haven’t been able to visit because I live in the UK. Both sound like great schools for different reasons (I don’t know how I’m going to decide) but my advice is, go for the university you feel the most comfortable in. At the end of the day it’s not just the quality of equipment or teachers. It’s about working in a team to visualise those great ideas you can come up with in a team setting! That’s my take anyway, after spending some time on a one-year film course.</p>
<p>Anyway, I guess what I’m trying to say is, at the end of the day it’s what YOU do with the equipment and the education you’re being taught. Doesn’t matter how dire the technical situation is - if your team is strong and your ideas are good then the sky’s the limit. Choose the university where you feel the most happiest in, with the people you feel you can connect with, because they’re the people you’re going to be making films with.</p>
<p>Of course you can ignore what I’ve said but I hope I helped somewhat!</p>
<p>You’re totally right, flippyadomp. Thanks for your input.</p>
<p>Do I stand a chance on getting into Dodge (Chapman) as an International Transfer Student? I applied to USC, UT Austin, NYU, BU and NYFA as well… what are my chances on getting to at least one?</p>
<p>It depends on which major you’re applying for at Dodge and also depending on your stats. Anything is possible.</p>