Yale for undergrad studio art?

ArtAngst
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:33:21 +0000

Definitely look at Syracuse and Skidmore. They both have highly regarded art departments and equally rigorous academic offerings. Make sure if you tour Syracuse to also get an art tour, you’ll want to see the facilities, studios etc which we were very impressed with. You don’t get them on the general tour since it’s such a big school.

And while Yale’s academics are definitely a draw, neither of my kids were very impressed with the art programs. For one, you’re not accepted into it until you’re a sophomore; and while we parents debate this endlessly on this site …it’s also very highly conceptually based art. If that’s not your kid’s interest, then even with it’s reputation, it might not be a good fit.