Peterson's College Guide for Visual Arts Majors 2008

By Peterson's

Peterson's College Guide for Visual Arts Majors helps students find the perfect college program for studying fine arts, graphic design, architecture, media arts, or any of the many other art disciplines. In addition to comprehensive profiles of undergraduate and graduate programs in both the U.S. and Canada containing details on costs, deadlines, enrollment, faculty, financial aid, and more, there is an abundance of information and insight from college deans, admission directors, and professors; current art students; and industry professionals as well as in-depth advice on putting together a winning portfolio.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0768924235
• ISBN13: 9780768924237
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Petersons
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 1.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Visual Arts Guidance for College-Bound Students

The guide does a good job of explaining criteria which differentiate candidates for admission. For instance, if you want to be successful in getting into a school- this guide can be pivotal. Things to do are: o write an outstanding personal essay o get teacher recommendations which reflect your major area of study o the portfolio of your previous work is critical o request an interview because it could provide an important opportunity to close communications gaps The author also advises to attend Visual Arts College Fairs. At these happenings, students can come into contact with the people who have the admissions authority. In addition, the fairs are an opportunity to talk to teachers and students in the institutions pertinent to your application.