<p>I also think it is a great article as it explains the philosophy of a BFA program that nurtures, the educational mission, and all the rest. </p>
<p>Michael, I agree that things likely have evolved since 2001 and even in the article, Charlie mentions that trend changing about attrition with each passing year. I think kids leave every program for reasons you just mention. Kimoki, I know you did not post the article to focus on that one area, but I was just asking about something I read in the article. </p>
<p>I am not real keen in describing other programs as “cookie cutter” because I can’t imagine “cookie cutter” as the mission of any program truly. While I do not agree with cuts, I don’t think other programs seek to produce cookie cutters either. But I do observe that term used a lot on CC to describe programs or to say some programs are “not cookie cutter.” From what I have observed, there are all types of students and talent in most of these programs and they do work with individuals. While i am NOT into cut programs myself, I don’t see that policy as being about “cookie cutter” approaches.</p>
<p>Anyway, this article, as I mentioned before, is good background for anyone wanting to understand a BFA in MT and also for anyone exploring UArts as an option. Thanks for posting it.</p>