Comparing USC, Chapman, NYU, FSU

etcheverry · 05-12-2008, 08:57 PM

Ok, how would you compare the production program at USC, Chapman, NYU, FSU.
I've been "studying " their website, but i would like to hear from you guys.

What is yout opinion about Northwestern university radio film and tv program?

HELP HELP HELP HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

etcheverry · 05-13-2008, 09:49 AM

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tsdad · 05-13-2008, 10:07 AM

Let's see:

Los Angeles v. Tallahassee? Los Angeles v. Tallahassee?

tsdad · 05-13-2008, 10:15 AM

Enough of being cute. My son is a recent graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts in Critical Studies. The advantage that USC (and Chapman) have is that they are where the action is. Internships and contacts are critical for film students. They are much easier to come by in LA than Tallahassee.

gadad · 05-13-2008, 10:20 AM

FWIW, I know a lot about colleges - they're both my vocation and avocation - and I haven't a clue what Chapman is. But national name recognition probably doesn't count for much in a field as specialized as this one.

tsdad · 05-13-2008, 10:33 AM

Paying3tuitions' son is a screen writing student at Chapman. They have a nice looking film program: Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University

FauxNom · 05-13-2008, 11:46 AM

There's a lot of discussion about most of these schools on the forums at studentfilms.com - be careful to look for undergrad programs (assuming that is your interest) because there's a ton of discussion on masters programs. You might add UT Austin to your list. Like FSU, it's a very small program for undergrads, but reputedly very good.

If there's any chance of you being a National Merit finalist, that should put USC and Texas at the top of your list.

etcheverry · 05-13-2008, 11:57 AM

I don't believe it i got a bunch of replies ..UUUHHHUUUU!!!
I think i'm going to rule out FSU.
I'm still having trouble understanding if the northwestern radio/tv/film would be a better fit that the one offered by USC..
I will be applying to all these schools anyways. What about NYU program..i've heard is more focused on independent filmmaker.
Oh and yes i'm interested on udergrad.Tahnk you FauxNom i will be looking at that website.

ElderCookies · 05-13-2008, 12:11 PM

The programs at NYU, and USC are the best. My cousin wants to study film so I know a little about it. American University is also good so you might want to look that up. If I were you I would go to USC just for the internships that you would have at your finger tips.

beanieboo · 05-13-2008, 12:54 PM

with my knowledge i think its good to rule out the others besides to NYU and USC. two of he top film schools in the country.. i think most people would say that. so i think you just need to visit both of these schools and determine which is the better fit to you becuase tey are VERY VERY different.

etcheverry · 05-13-2008, 01:29 PM

with my knowledge i think its good to rule out the others besides to NYU and USC. two of he top film schools in the country.. i think most people would say that. so i think you just need to visit both of these schools and determine which is the better fit to you becuase tey are VERY VERY different"

When you say different, are you talking about their programs?I know that the campus life are very different btw these two schools.i don't thinkm i would have problem living in any of these..i have lived in 4 different countries so i'm very independent. I heard that USC students are very snob and selfcentered is that true?I know that this is probably a stereotype.are film students in general friendly ?

tsdad · 05-13-2008, 02:11 PM

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I heard that USC students are very snob and selfcentered is that true?

Don't forget that you will get killed in the neighborhood; it's a rich kids' school; there are no intellectuals there; fraternities/sororities dominate everything; it way too preppy;athletics rule. Anything else you want to add? Geez.

UCBChemEGrad · 05-13-2008, 02:27 PM

If you get into USC's film school, by all means GO! It's the best of the best and the industry connections are phenomenal...The film school is where USC developed the the reputation as University of Special Connections.

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What is yout opinion about Northwestern university radio film and tv program?

From reading these boards, NU has a fantastic rep as well...lots of talent from NU...seems more actors/actresses etc. due to its theatre production.

Apply to them all and see where you get in...the choice will likely be made for you by the adcom committees.

etcheverry · 05-13-2008, 06:37 PM

"Don't forget that you will get killed in the neighborhood; it's a rich kids' school; there are no intellectuals there; fraternities/sororities dominate everything; it way too preppy;athletics rule. Anything else you want to add? Geez."
I asked a simple question , i'm from south anerica i don't have a lot of knowledge about California and USC. You don't need to be rude in your post. I was just asking about things i've heard.On a side note i'm not scared of any american cities, like i have said i'm from one of the biggest and most violent south american cities.
I really appreciate all the help and comments..keep posting.

Another question that i have
Have any of you wise friends ever heard anything about the business program with a concentration in entertainment industry offered by USC? I'm a business student in a small college "near" Atlanta and as a backup plan if i don't get in their production program i might go for that business program .

etcheverry · 05-13-2008, 10:04 PM

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