soozievt

Chris, I am unaware of any REQUIREMENTS at Tisch when it comes to computers, so I think it is a personal choice. The main things you'll be using it for is the internet and writing. My kids got new laptops and printers for graduation from their grandparents. We have always used Macs. I forget the exact name of what they got....it MIGHT be called G4 or G5 Powerbook...hope I got that right. They are happy with these. There are printers you can get that work 3 ways, as printers, copiers, or scanners. That may be handy for someone who is making copies of music and so forth. Please get a lock that you can lock your laptop to your desk or wherever else you go and use it. Computer theft is high on college campuses.

Again, I am unaware of any computer specs for Tisch. I don't think they exist. Basically ask at your computer store what the laptop will do and what is typically needed for college coursework and internet usage, etc. If you were in engineering or in a specialized area, then there might be other needs but I think just a good and fast laptop will do what you need to attend Tisch. My other D is taking a computerized architectural design course at RISD and there are very specific computer design programs that were needed that do not run on Mac and she had to get a second new laptop that is a PC that will run these programs she had to purchase. That is not something you should be running into though!

Susan

chrisnoo

WOO! Good, because mine is for fun media stuff...aka videogames...and it does school work as well.

Chris

tisch_arts_rep

I'll start with laptops:

TSOA doesn't require any specific laptop - in my apartment there are five of us - two have Macs, two of us have PC laptops, and one of us has a PC desktop. In NYU, most computer labs are mixed with both PCs and Macs so you'll do fine with either type. If computers don't come standard with it yet, make sure you can get wireless on your laptop - it's a huge help! Other than that there are no real specifics on what type because honestly, it's personal preference; no need to go ultra fancy or skimp on options.

Soozievt covered it all very accurately - drama majors will not have exams through studio training, only through CAS and other schools will classes give exams. Finals run May 1 - May 12 this year, so as far as your first-year goes, you won't have any exams to worry about at all! (The exception is Intro to Theatre Production, which you can elect to take first semester or second semester [switching with Intro to Theatre Studies the other semester]) The most you'll probably have is a final paper for Writing the Essay and a final paper for ITS.

me'smom - I do not have any information on waitlisted applicants. I believe I covered it in a previous post but you can contact the Office of Student Affairs if you haven't already and check with them on what you should do. If you've already done so and are just waiting, best of luck!

JennyD - ETW really is a great studio =].

Thanks to soozievt for being on top of things! Your knowledge is really amazing and helpful!
- Tisch Arts Rep

JennyD123

thanks very much soozievt (and tisch_arts_rep) that really cleared everything up with regard to exams

soozievt

Samia, I know you are overseas, but I thought I would give you a heads up. My D's friend who applied for transfer to Tisch has heard and is admitted. I gather decisions for transfers are out now. I know you were wondering when that might be. I don't know exactly when they were mailed but my D told me this evening that her friend got in. She just finished her freshman year in college.

collegegirl05

Tisch rep - I have been accepted into the Clive Davis ReMu program for fall 2006. Can you tell me where most of those classes are relative to which dorm I should try to live in as a sophomore transfer. Also, about how many people total are in the program? I'm reading that only 24 are accepted each year...does that mean there are 100 or so in the ReMu program?

Benjygil

I just received notice that I am admitted into Atlantic. A few questions though...does anyone know if it is possible to take singing lessons on the side? Also, Atlantic is a 3 year program I read, what happens for the fourth year? Is it possible to be a part of a showcase?

Benjygil

Okay, no need to answer those questions anymore. But, does anyone know the average size of incoming classes at Atlantic? Thanks!

soozievt

Benjygil, if AlwayAMom doesn't see this, maybe you could PM her because she is the parent of a student who just finished her junior year at Atlantic and she may be able to help!

Congratulations to you.

me'smom

Benjygil, yes! congrats!

Benjygil

Probably a stupid question, but what is a Gap production?

soozievt

GAP productions are the Tisch student run productions. These shows must be approved by a program board and not all show proposals go through. I have not yet personally seen any GAP shows but my daughter saw Bat Boy, Floyd Collins and played accompaniment and saw Full Monty. She has said the productions were all excellent. She is musically directing a GAP production this fall of Into the Woods.

While you cannot be in productions as a freshman, you my wish to think about auditioning for GAP productions in the future, as they are at a high level. Many very talented Tischies are in the GAP productions, even though they ALSO do either their studio productions or mainstage ones. Go to the GAP productions this fall and check them out.

PS, no question is stupid. Until you get involved at a school, it is impossible to know all the specifics. So, boards like this one or ones directly connected to the programs are great ways to inquire of either current students, parents, or others who work at these schools, etc.

mimzi

My best friend is planning on auditioning for Tish, he is currently a sophmore, and he wants to know which would look better. He has taken two years of choir and is debating between taking choir next year or theatre arts (he is actively involved in the theatre dept). He plans on pursuing a degtree in musical theatre, and has only enough room in his schedule for one of these classes. Which should he take, or does it not matter?

lindseygs

Intro. To Theatre Studies Teachers??!!?!

We chose classes in two days and I still haven't decided who I want as my Theatre Studies Teacher! I am torn between two: Vorlicky and Cohen-Cruz! The reason I picked them both is because they seemed to suit my own personal interests after reading their bio's. I was leaning more toward Cohen-Cruz, but I've heard that Vorlicky is a really fun teacher and a lot of students like him. I haven't heard ANYTHING, though, about Cohen-Cruz.

Please help. I need some feedback ASAP from a Tisch Rep. or a parent whose child has talked any about their professors, etc. I want to make sure I get the right one for me!

chrisnoo

lindseygs brought up some professors, but if anyone knows about any of the intro to theater studies teachers listed below, please share. I think that a pm would be best, as some people might feel strongly about one, and I fear there may be disagreements that publicly don't need to happen.

ampka

levine

vorlicky

cohen-cruz

banks

malmo

jenkens

shandell


thanks,
chris