navigating the art college selection process
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NAVIGATING THE ART COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS
ekaster@ccad.edu614-222-3234
Eric J Kaster
3.34 million Americans work in the arts.
97% o
f em
ploye
rs say
that
cre
ativ
ity is
of i
ncrea
sing
impor
tance
, but 8
5% say
they
are
unab
le
to fi
nd the
applic
ants
they
see
k.
Sources: National Endowment of the Arts, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans for the Arts.
Employment for Interior Designersis expected to grow 19% between2006 to 2016.
By 2016, jobs for artists and designersare predicted togrow by 42%
DIFFERENTI
ALS W
HEN
COMPARIN
G SCHOOLS
QUESTIO
NS TO
ASK IN
ORDER
TO F
IND T
HE RIG
HT FIT
1). Size of the Institution2). Accreditation 3). Location4). Affordability5). Innovative (forward thinking)6). Student Services (support services)
SIZE
OF IN
STITU
TION
Smal
l Sch
ool v
s La
rge
Smaller schools often provide more personalized attention and a greater sense of community.
Larger schools may give some students a sense of anonymity where they can engage on their own terms.
ACCREDITATI
ON (NASAD)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
The Higher Learning Commission
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA—formerly FIDER)
(AICAD)
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
Accou
ntabili
ty
LOCAT
ION, L
OCATIO
N,
LOCAT
ION
City o
r Suburb
an?
City schools may provide greater access to industry leaders, culture, and intern opportunities.
Suburban schools are removed from congestion and parking issues.
BOTTOM LI
NE
Affordab
ility
Make sure you do the math, Don’t forget to account for hidden costs like housing and technology requirements, these are not always included in the published tuition!
Compare Apples to Apples; Less expensive doesn’t mean better, try and shop colleges based on their ability to provide you a quality education.
INNOVA
TION IN
CURRICULU
M
Cave
Paintin
gs to
IPad
The world is changing and schools owe it to you to change along with it. As industry and industry needs change, schools must adapt with new methods of teaching and stay current with the tools being used.
• Practicum & Business Courses• Real World Projects• Intern Opportunities
STUDENT
SERVICES &
SUPPORT
A Chic
ken w
ith n
o Bon
es is
a “
Rubber C
hicke
n” or
A Build
ing w
ith n
o In
terio
r Str
ucture
will
Col
lapse
!
Retention is the new buzz word these days in higher education; what is your school doing to help ensure your success?
• Financial Counseling • Mental Health Counseling• Time Management Workshops• Tutoring or “Bridge” Programming• Social Engagement Opportunities• Career Service Support
APPLIC
ATIO
N & F
INANCIA
L
AIDTh
e W
hen a
nd How
?Application: Sept./Oct.Letters of RecommendationPersonal Statement or EssayTranscriptsPortfolio (last) prior to March?
File FAFSA: Jan – March 1st
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Be aware of merit award deadlinesAnd check in frequently to be sure Your application is complete!
PREPA
RATIO
N BEG
INS
EARLY
!
The
Early
Bird
Get
s th
e Sch
olar
ship
Take advantage of the followingto gain knowledge and skills:
•Connect ata) College Fairsb) National Portfolio Daysc) Campus Eventsd) High School Visitse) Social Media
•Test Drivea) Summer College Previewb) Continuing Ed Classes
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