Creative Colleges : A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781932662467
• ISBN10: 1932662464
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-07-16
• Publisher: Supercollege, Llc

Summary

Written exclusively for college-bound students interested in the creative arts, this updated guide addresses the unique concerns of students pursuing an education in acting, art, dance, music, and writing. Everything students need to know about deciding which type of program is the best fit for them is included--from taking standardized tests and filing for financial aid to focusing on specific needs such as preparing for auditions and creating artistic portfolios. More than 200 art, drama, dance, music, and creative writing programs in arts conservatories, liberal arts colleges, and universities are profiled with critical information such as degrees and concentrations offered, faculty information, cost of attendance, scholarship availability, and alumni accomplishments. Also included are day-in-the-life snapshots of students, frequently asked questions, sample admission essays, and tips from faculty.

Author Biography

Elaina Loveland is a journalist, a magazine editor, an adjunct professor, a former dance teacher, and the author of Creative Careers. She has also contributed to Adjunct Advocate, American Careers, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education, International Educator, Pointe, and U.S. News and World Report. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
The Creative Student's College Search	p. 11
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 21
Colleges for Actors	p. 33
Types of Drama Programs	p. 33
How to Decide Between a Conservatory or a Traditional Program	p. 35
Concentrations in a Drama Major	p. 36
For Aspiring Musical Theater Majors	p. 36
Film, Television and Cinema	p. 39
Drama Auditions	p. 40
Portfolios for Design and Production Majors	p. 41
Drama Program Philosophy	p. 41
Evaluating Drama Programs	p. 43
Actors' Essays and Resume	p. 47
Sample Drama Curriculum	p. 53
Profiles of Selected Drama Programs	p. 55
Comprehensive List of Colleges with Drama Programs	p. 80
Colleges for Artists	p. 91
Identifying the Type of Art Student You Are	p. 91
Types of Art Programs	p. 93
Art Program Philosophy	p. 93
Concentrations in Art Degrees	p. 94
The Freshman ôFoundationö Year	p. 94
The Artistic Portfolio	p. 96
National Portfolio Days	p. 98
Evaluating Art Programs	p. 98
Artists' Essays and Resume	p. 102
Sample Art Curriculum	p. 108
Profiles of Selected Art Programs	p. 109
Comprehensive List of Colleges with Art Programs	p. 137
Colleges for Dancers	p. 153
Types of Dance Programs	p. 153
College Options: Dancing Without a Dance Major	p. 156
Dance Auditions	p. 156
Dancers' Essays and Resumes	p. 163
Sample Dance Curriculum	p. 172
How They Stack Up: Learn to Compare College Dance Programs	p. 174
Profiles of Selected Dance Programs	p. 177
Comprehensive List of Colleges with Dance Programs	p. 200
Colleges for Musicians	p. 205
Types of College Music Programs	p. 205
Types of Music Degrees	p. 207
Music Specialties	p. 208
Music Auditions	p. 208
Evaluating College Music Programs	p. 211
Preparing for Your Audition	p. 216
Musicians' Essays and Resumes	p. 223
Sample Music Curriculum	p. 230
Profiles of Selected Music Programs	p. 233
Comprehensive List of Colleges with Music Programs	p. 262
Colleges for Writers	p. 275
Types of Creative Writing Programs	p. 275
Writing Portfolios	p. 277
What to Expect in a Creative Writing Workshop	p. 278
Finding a Writing Community	p. 279
Evaluating Creative Writing Programs	p. 279
Creative Writing and the ôReal Worldö	p. 281
Writers' Essays and Resumes	p. 285
Sample Creative Writing Curriculum	p. 290
Profiles of Selected Writing Programs	p. 291
Comprehensive List of Colleges with Writing Programs	p. 309
The Next Step	p. 315
Making the Most of Your Creative College Experience	p. 315
Exploring the Local Arts Community	p. 315
Study Abroad Opportunities and Internships	p. 316
Exploring Career Choices after Graduation	p. 317
Appendix	p. 320
About the Author	p. 336
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