Graphic Design at Not-art schools?

ArtAngst
Tue, 09 May 2017 21:32:23 +0000

If considering BU I’d suggest a visit. We weren’t terribly impressed with their art facilities and they’re far away from the main campus. Syracuse however had good quality studio buildings right in the main hub of campus (for the most part, there’s a few satellite buildings) and their art department is very well respected, seem to be doing more inter-department things (ie with Newhouse) and has a great alum network overall.

Also make sure you and D both understand exactly what type of degrees are offered and their pluses and minuses with future employment in the field. As much as you want her to be “an educated person” - a BFA is roughly the same amount of art classes vs liberals (usually 60%/30%) whether you go to a university or free standing art school.

For example, here’s how Syracuse breaks it down: http://vpa.syr.edu/academics/design/undergraduate/communications-design/curriculum/

And depending on the field, a BFA has a certain cachet over a BS.