Undergrad vs. Grad + where to go?

DaleCooper
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:41:27 +0000

Hey yall, long time lurker, first time poster.
Getting straight to the point, I’ve read dozens of threads on topics regarding film school, and just finished reading Film School Confidential.

At this point, I’m leaning towards getting a well-rounded liberal arts education as an undergraduate while making short films, interning, and getting experience. This way I will have a degree that could help me get more available jobs (interested in psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, creative writing).

I then plan to go to a graduate school for film, and advance my knowledge while already having a solid foundation of general education, and some experience from dabbling in film.

I think I should go to at least SOME type of film school, rather than go out on my own, which may be cheaper, but doesn’t come with the community experience of growing together, the resources, and simply the time.

I am open to opinions however, and would love to hear your thoughts. I would like to attend a college in/near a hub of culture (New York as a top choice), but would enjoy a real campus and college community as well.

I’m considering these schools:
Columbia College (top choice, fell in love with the school)
NYU Tisch (don’t know if I like the absence of a campus)
Wesleyan
Chapman
Northwestern
Syracuse

Thanks a lot for your time! I appreciate it.