[Jewelry making - Article 00038] - Re: [Orchid] Advice about BFAs programs

[Weiss Linda]

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A few suggestions:

    Have you thought of San Diego State? 

    California College of the Arts (formerly CCAC)? 

    Cal State Fullerton? 

    University of Washington, Seattle 

    Perhaps more important than the instructors "work": How active are
    they in their own field /personal studio work, exhibitions,
    publications. 

    Does the instructor teach the undergrads or do the grad students
    T.A. all the undergrads. 

    Do the student projects demonstrate a unique personal aesthetic
    direction/vision, or does all of the student work look overly
    influenced by the instructors aesthetic. Try to visit at the end of
    the school yr when student work may be in the campus gallery/museum. 

    Is the program a viable one - or one being scrutinized for possible
    closure. 

    Are there grad students at the schools you are considering- when you
    visit prospective schools, you might ask if the grad students have a
    moment to tell you about where they did their undergrad work. 

    The upcoming SNAG conference will have many representatives from
    several educational institutions on hand to talk about their
    programs. 

    In addition to a strong metals program, Look for a strong general
    studio art department - this will be the foundation for how your
    work evolves: concept & content. 

Good luck!
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