Tisch Asia Interviews

[Dream of a Rarebit Fiend]

Hiya fellow dreamers!

I wanted to start a thread for those who are considering/interviewing for the Singapore program. I, myself, constantly go back and forth as to what I think of the program as well as what I think about shipping out to Singapore.
On the one hand I imagine that it would be a pretty fantastical, inspiring, experience and on the other hand, well, going all the way to Singapore for three years is a little terrifying; not to say that I am scared of living abroad, but, more to the point, I am a bit scared of that 100,000+ dept with the increase of plane tickets/taking a somewhat substantial risk as a second run, proverbial, "guinia pig".

So here are my questions (feel free to answer an to add to them!)

1) Are you choosing a phone interview vs video conference vs actually heading to Singapore?

2) As far as I am concerned: a MFA from Tisch Asia is still an MFA from the NYU film program. Do all of you feel the same way or disagree?

3) If given an offer to enroll in the Fall 2008 class would you accept?

 

[jennifer.hightower2]

P.F. Murphy, I applied to the directing program. And I did mine via skype.

They asked me what filmmakers influenced me; which, is an interesting way of them finding out what kind of stories we would like to tell.

I don't recall them describing the program to me; but, I've already done my research, and the school really is amazing.

How do you feel your interview went?

Barbarella - what about student loans? At least for the first year. Or fellowships, grants, sponsorship. The people at the NYU financial aid office surely can help you out - it's not like it's an uncommon situation. This is such an amazing opportunity - don't give up!

 

[Ponmudi]

Hey guys.. i applied for Animation & Digital arts.. i hve interview on Mar 6th at 9am.. am just so excited n sooooo nervous... anyone is there in Animation & Digital; arts to share their interview experience

 

[Ponmudi]

For me interview was went like casual conversation. Mainly they answered my doubts about the MFA program(Animation & Digital arts).. They said that they Impressed n convinced with my portfolio.

 

[benifox]

@P.F. Murphy...I got an interview for DW and had the same experience. I'm wanting to hear from any DW people in the program. I'm hoping the Asia people aren't just leftovers from the NY applicants.

 

[duders]

Originally posted by benifox:
@P.F. Murphy...I got an interview for DW and had the same experience. I'm wanting to hear from any DW people in the program. I'm hoping the Asia people aren't just leftovers from the NY applicants.

The fact is that applicants that don't get into the regular Tisch are passed along to Tisch Asia. That's been going on since the beginning of Tisch Asia.

Also, there's lots of grumblings from that school now. I think there's been a massive overhaul of the higherups and the entire program is up in the air.

I'd reach out to current students there if you can.

 

[TWS]

where did you hear this about TISCH asia?

 

[duders]

Originally posted by TWS:
where did you hear this about TISCH asia?

http://www.straitstimes.com/Br...STIStory_770877.html

http://www.edvantage.com.sg/ed...ident_s_removal.html

 

[benifox]

I've talked to students who are at Tisch Asia recently. They have nothing but positive things to say about it, including the faculty being superb, the program being fantastic, and the environment being incomparable. I still haven't heard yay or nay from NY though...

 

[duders]

Originally posted by benifox:
I've talked to students who are at Tisch Asia recently. They have nothing but positive things to say about it, including the faculty being superb, the program being fantastic, and the environment being incomparable. I still haven't heard yay or nay from NY though...

The articles say nothing about the students, faculty or program. What it does say is that there may not be a school for them to go to anymore and that the administration is in disarray. It would be absurd to believe that the instability would not trickle down and manifest itself within the program somehow.

 

[benifox]

Originally posted by duders:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by benifox:
I've talked to students who are at Tisch Asia recently. They have nothing but positive things to say about it, including the faculty being superb, the program being fantastic, and the environment being incomparable. I still haven't heard yay or nay from NY though...

The articles say nothing about the students, faculty or program. What it does say is that there may not be a school for them to go to anymore and that the administration is in disarray. It would be absurd to believe that the instability would not trickle down and manifest itself within the program somehow. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


I'm not arguing with the articles at all. Just saying I've reached out to other students.

 

[Tomwood]

Hi,

I just joined the forum. I applied to both Tisch MFA filmmaking (cinematography focus) programs in New York and Asia. I have an interview for Tisch Asia next week. My family name starts with W maybe that's why. I just wanted to know if the interview is for both programs or just the Asia one. Does it mean that I won't be considered for the New York program?

Also, if anyone has applied to cinematography focus and has already done the interview, do you have any tips?

Thanks alot!

 

[Thatguy]

Current Tisch-Asia student here. For those of you who are following this thread, I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have in the following thread:

http://www.studentfilms.com/ev...1022734/m/5010067546

Best wishes,

That Guy

 

[Shalini]

Hey! I gave my interview at Tisch Asia last week. They were super nice, but barely asked me any questions. They just wanted me to ask questions, which I did, and they talked about the course for the remainder of the time.

 

[Ponmudi]

@Shalini .. Did u applied for Animation & Digital Arts Program ... Coz i too applied for the same n had a similar experience.

 

[Shalini]

@Ponmudi Yes, Animation and Digital Arts (MFA). I am rather confused now. What are they judging us on?

 

[Ponmudi]

@shalini... i dont know . I think its just like a casual interview , coz they didn't expecting animation background ,so they finalizing the candidate by their portfolio. Am too little confused coz the tution fee is too high (anyway its worth coz it is NO.1 film school) n am expecting some scholarships,if everything goes well my dream will come true.

 

[Shalini]

@Ponmudi I asked them about the financial aid. They told me since I was an early applicant, I had high chances of getting a grant. Their fees is a bit lesser than other colleges I applied to, but it's still quite steep.

 

[Ponmudi]

Ya... i know tat... it is lesser than UCLA.. USC .. Newyork academy etc... n also it is 2 yrs . Wt r other universities u applied?

 

[Ponmudi]

Actually they said the final decision will anounce in last week of march..... Have to wait few more days...

 

[Shalini]

Yeah, but the waiting is so hard! I applied to CalArts, Royal College of Arts and Parsons. I got through to Parsons, but without scholarship. And their fees is 35 lakhs per year!