{"id":547,"date":"2021-06-01T03:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T03:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.cialfo.co\/?p=547"},"modified":"2025-01-30T04:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T04:00:31","slug":"applying-to-art-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school","title":{"rendered":"Applying to art school: Choosing the right program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Advice from Sam Byron, Assistant Director of Admissions, The College of Performing Arts at The New School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as there isn\u2019t a field more varied, exciting and subjective than the arts, there is also no singular path towards artistic fulfilment or professional success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding on the program that\u2019s right for you and getting to grips with the whole application process can seem daunting at first, but it doesn\u2019t have to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#Choosing_the_program_thats_right_for_you\" >Choosing the program that&#8217;s right for you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#What_kind_of_artist_am_I\" >What kind of artist am I?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#What_kind_of_student_am_I\" >What kind of student am I?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_BA_and_BFA\" >What\u2019s the difference between a BA and BFA?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#Bachelor_of_Arts_BA\" >Bachelor of Arts (BA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#Bachelor_of_Fine_Arts_BFA\" >Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cialfo.co\/blog\/applying-to-art-school\/#Conservatory\" >Conservatory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_program_thats_right_for_you\"><\/span>Choosing the program that&#8217;s right for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many options when it comes to pursuing the arts. A good place to start is by figuring out who you are and what you want from your university experience \u2014 understanding this will help you immensely when it comes to choosing the program best suited for you. Not every student thrives in the same environment, so it\u2019s important to consider what you personally enjoy, what your goals are, and how you work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two key questions to ask yourself are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_artist_am_I\"><\/span>What kind of artist am I?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may be well-versed in many forms of art, this is the time to decide what area(s) you want to focus on. Knowing how you see yourself artistically can go a long way in finding a creative incubator that\u2019s exactly right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_student_am_I\"><\/span>What kind of student am I?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider whether you are better suited to learn in a classroom environment or if you prefer being guided one-on-one, and whether you learn better hands-on or with theory-based materials. Do you like following a prescribed syllabus, or do you want to have more control over curating your interests?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key factors to consider include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus vs. flexibility of program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility and resources available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_BA_and_BFA\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between a BA and BFA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider is the type of undergraduate degree you want to undertake. Degrees typically consist of 120 credits, which are distributed differently depending on whether the institute is offering a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or if it is a conservatory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bachelor_of_Arts_BA\"><\/span>Bachelor of Arts (BA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consists of 60 credits of degree requirements, 60 credits of general education\/electives\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is more of an academic focus with some practical and studio-based opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is more flexibility to take a minor\/double majors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bachelor_of_Fine_Arts_BFA\"><\/span>Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consists of 90 credits of degree requirements, 30 credits of 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