As we all know, the education level of the United States is well-known in the world, and the influence of the United States in the field of art is relatively large, and there are many famous fine arts colleges in the United States, so it also attracts countless students who want to study art to go to study abroad, so what are the recommendations of the top ten fine arts colleges in the United States?
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1. RhodeIsland School of Design (RISD) RhodeIsland School of Design was founded in 1877, has nearly 140 years of history, is located in Providence, the capital of the smallest state of the United States, RhodeIsland (RhodeIsland).
2. Parsons School of Design (Parsons), founded in 1896, is a world-renowned design school and the most famous fashion design school in the United States.
3, Art Center College of Design (ACCD) Art Center College of Design was founded in 1930, is a non-profit private art college, is one of the famous design schools in the United States, is located in Pasadena, California, the United States is currently the most authoritative college in design.
4. Virginia State University (VCU) is recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities.
The university’s programs in painting, sculpture and graphic design are among the top 10 in the United States.
5. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) CalArts comprises five schools: Music, drama, Dance, film, and Fine arts. Calarts is one of the few high school arts schools in the United States to have a department of art criticism.
6. The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) Founded in 1866, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the most prestigious and highly rated art schools in the United States, enjoying international honor and respect.
7, Pratt College of Art (Pratt) is one of the famous art colleges in the United States, it is an applied art school, has trained a large number of art talents, including well-known painters, designers, writers and so on.
8, Yale University (Yale) Yale University is a private research university located in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1701, the initial name of “University college”, is the third oldest history of higher learning in the United States, is also one of the members of the Ivy League.
9. New York School of Visual Arts (SVA), founded in 1947, is a for-profit art and design school located in Manhattan, New York City, USA. Currently, SVA offers 11 undergraduate programs and 22 graduate degree programs.
10. Cranbrook Institute of the Arts (CAA) Cranbrook Institute of the Arts is a small art school located in Bluefield Heights, the wealthiest neighborhood outside of the once glorious motor city of Greater Detroit.
What are the requirements for applying for art majors in American universities: 1. There should be artistic works.
This is the most important part of applying for art majors in American universities. That is to say, you should apply for a certain art major and have corresponding works of art for this major.
For example, if you want to apply for photography, there should be photography works. If your works have won awards, of course, it is more beneficial to the application.
Or if you want to apply for a major in sculpture, you have to send your most proud sculpture to the school you want to apply to.
It is better to send in a collection of your artwork when you apply. This will help your application.
2. College transcripts and bachelor’s degrees.
Applicants are required to provide their undergraduate transcript (GPA) and bachelor’s degree.
It is best to have a GPA of no less than 2.7 to prove that you were a good student during your school years.
In addition, a four-year bachelor’s degree is required.
3. Personal statement (P.S.) and three letters of recommendation.
Personal statements are similar to those for other majors. Letters of recommendation should be written by professors or professionals who have taught you, usually three or four letters.
4. Standardized tests.
When applying to an American university for a major in the arts, you usually only need to provide the TOEFL score. The GRE score is generally not required (depending on the specific school’s requirements), but it is better to have the GRE score.
In recent years, the number of students applying for art study abroad has been on the rise.
Rich artistic resources, rich historical accumulation and more balanced art industry chain system, all of which make art studying abroad more and more attention nowadays.
For students who have the intention to study abroad in art, the most important thing is to consolidate the basic knowledge of art and improve their artistic accomplishment.
“Try to be as well-rounded as possible.
Both artistic aspects and cultural and historical aspects need to be understood.”
Especially for the art and culture of countries with the intention of studying abroad, we should have a deep understanding of it with the attitude of research, which is of great significance for students to prepare for the examination.
In addition, students need to know famous artists and representative works, understand and experience the same or different expressions in the works, and be familiar with their artistic styles, which may be covered in the exam.
Students should make good use of the official website of the school they want to apply for, and be familiar with the art curriculum and relevant focus of the school, because the teaching focus often coincides with the content of the exam.
Whether students can make the best use of the resources on the school’s official website is also a test of their learning and research ability.
Wang Yifei, who has been successfully enrolled in the University of Leeds to study photography, was impressed by her application process. She also suggested that students “go to the official website to have a look”, which can not only deeply understand the professional setting, but also further understand whether the professional itself meets their psychological expectations.
“Learning about the school, the major, the teachers and the relevant works are all part of the application process, and often these resources are put on the school’s website in the clearest way for applicants to explore.”
Wang Yifei said.
Zhao studied at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, Italy. During the application process, he considered two schools: Brera Academy of Fine Arts and Turin Academy of Fine Arts.
“In both schools, the application form is a preliminary examination in China and then a second examination after eight months of language study in Italy.
The difference is that the eight months of language study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Turin were conducted in a pre-school manner, whereas at the time there was no such thing as pre-school at the Brayramin Academy.”
“Zhao Xingjian said.
Field test is the main method used in the assessment of many art colleges and universities in Europe, and it is also the difference between the admission of art majors in professional art colleges and comprehensive colleges.
Professional art colleges pay more attention to the “special” of the major, while the art majors of comprehensive colleges pay more attention to the cultivation of students’ comprehensive strength.
Another more important aspect is that students should have their own artistic style.
Foreign universities attach great importance to students’ creative ability in art and their own ideas.
For the application stage, students who have some bold ideas and dare to innovate may get unexpected surprises.
For students, it is actually a better choice to make a good plan in advance and conscientiously complete the application step by step.
“For example, my film major is offered in many comprehensive colleges and universities.
Our university does not subdivide majors and directions in the undergraduate stage, but will subdivide specific directions such as director, scriptwriting and scene recording until the graduate stage.
Therefore, whether you are applying for undergraduate or graduate school, it is important to be clear about what you are interested in, or you may become ‘frustrated’ in a boring course.”
Wang Yifei said.
At the same time, in addition to the reputation of the school itself, the professional ranking and industry recognition of the school are also very important.
The comprehensive ranking of some comprehensive colleges and universities is high, but it does not mean that the ranking of all majors of the university is high, and even the ranking of individual majors of some comprehensive universities is not dominant.
This is especially important for international students majoring in art, as it will affect students’ recognition in the industry after graduation.
