So, Where'd u Get Accepted/Where u Goin?

[Digihelix]

I got accepted to Brooks and VFS. I found out that I wouldnt get much for a grant and didnt get much for a scholorship and school is a lot of money, soo I am goin to take the money I have and make a movie and screw goin to school, I dont think its worth it, I might take a few classes at seattle film institute, but thats all.

LmB

 

[Shookster]

Couldn't you take out a student loan? Over here, you only start paying it back when you've got a proper job and then a certain percentage automatically comes out of your wages.

 

[Goodwill]

I got a full scholarship to the Vancouver Film School.

 

[duders]

Originally posted by titaniumdoughnut:
ME TOO! No more math! Ever! NYU said math is not required!! Ahh! Bliss!

This kind of attitude scares me. Have you ever wondered *why* math SHOULD be required? The complete lack of respect and understanding of science in the arts is really bad (and vice versa). I think if more people got a well rounded education (and yes, if you are going to film school you are getting an education), you'll be able to draw on more experience and knowledge on which to write about.

In short, learn as much about everything as you can.

 

[titaniumdoughnut]

Welcome duders

I can see how that could worry you, so I'll just fill in a little background for you. I scored above the national average on the math section of the SAT (not bragging), I'm fluent in PHP/Macromedia OOP programming and routinely deal with tricky math, and I'm very "into" science from a knowledge standpoint (I like to know about it - not do it) but I DO NOT LIKE math as a subject. If I can do what I need to do, that is good enough for me! I don't care a whit about fancy calculus equations or the trajectory of a baseball. If I ever need to care - I can learn

I'm all for a well-rounded education, just not too round.

There must be some subject you don't like much - but I bet you're lucky and it's not a commonly mandatory one.

 

[yusuke280]

well, i didn't apply only to film programs.. there are others too anyway heres my acceptances list: ( all in canada )

accepted:
university of western ontario
university of toronto
university of ontario institute of tech
carleton university
wilfrid laurier

waiting to hear:
york and ubc

rejected:
queens and ryerson ( wasn't rejected.. but they said i didn't took the toefls... WTF.. )

anyway, im planning to go to western ont's media theory and production ( television )

 

[duders]

Originally posted by titaniumdoughnut:
Welcome duders
I can see how that could worry you, so I'll just fill in a little background for you. I scored above the national average on the math section of the SAT (not bragging), I'm fluent in PHP/Macromedia OOP programming and routinely deal with tricky math, and I'm very "into" science from a knowledge standpoint (I like to know about it - not do it) but I DO NOT LIKE math as a subject. If I can do what I need to do, that is good enough for me! I don't care a whit about fancy calculus equations or the trajectory of a baseball. If I ever need to care - I can learn

I'm all for a well-rounded education, just not too round.

There must be some subject you don't like much - but I bet you're lucky and it's not a commonly mandatory one.

Thanks for the welcome titaniumdoughnut!

I think you missed my point though. I'm not arguing about what people like and what people don't like. Hell, I can't stand business or economics, but I've taken a few courses such that I understand what's going on around me, and how it all affects me. I hate the subject, but I realize why I had to take it, and why they (whoever 'they' are) made it mandatory in order for me to be considered 'educated' (which is what a degree/diploma should, but not always, certifies).

I'm no economist, nor do I want filmmakers to all become scientists, but I really think that there's something to be said about knowing a lot of 'stuff' and being able to incorporate all that into a unique vision or opinion.

Also, I think it's great that you 'scored above the national average on the math section of the SAT', but I don't think high-school level mathematics gives any real insight, other than common sense. Science is not about 'fancy calculus equations or the trajectory of a baseball', but rather what do those fancy calculus equations and trajectories really mean and how it relates to a deeper understanding/description of the world in which you live.

 

[titaniumdoughnut]

I see your point, dude () I just wanted to make sure you had the whole story. I can easily see how those words could bring a chill into the heart of someone who understands the value of a good education, and I wanted to you to know that I'm not saying these things because I'm some ignorant hick who makes slasher movies (ever see American Movie?). I am in fact well aware of the value of other subjects to a filmmaker. We, more than most people, need a wealth of information in a wide range of topics to draw on.

Additionally, I agree that "highschool math" isn't of a very interesting or useful variety. I've learned much more interesting formulas myself investigating the solutions to programming problems.

I think we are essentially in agreement on this - but I suspect that you LIKE math as a subject, whereas I don't. I find it fascinating, and useful, but I don't like learning it.

 

[Cheneration]

Hey greetings from Germany to all of you!!!!
I am coming to study in the States:

Applied
USC - Film & Television Production

Accepted
USC - Film & Television Production

I also wanted to apply to several other film programs like LMU, NYU, Columbia but USC was my first choice University and I am in