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?

 

[patchkidco]

@jpsu--thanks of the insight, that's very helpful! The interview I thought could have gone better. I was really nervous and it was done 10 mins early but I'm trying not to read too much into it and am still hoping for the best. The next day I got an email from admissions with a link to the Tisch Asia Snapshot for 2012 included in it. Don't know what that was about but I'm secretly hoping it was maybe a cryptic way of telling me I got in?! Who knows. The reel of your class is incredible by the way...amazing work you should all be so proud of yourselves. Hopefully I'll be among you all next year!

 

[jpsu]

good luck! and thanks!

 

[Swati]

Originally posted by 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.

Hi shalini i have also applied to the animation and digital arts course NYU tischasia..im from PUNE too!! and i had the same experience u had in the interview.. did u hear from them???..hope to hear from you

 

[jennifer.hightower2]

I also received a digital pamphlet about the school recently from Virginia. Does this mean I've been accepted? I haven't received word yet, but I hope I did! That would be really messed up if they sent the pamphlet about housing, tuition costs etc, only to find out I didn't get accepted, lol. Fingers crossed

 

[enrunz]

Hi Jennifer! I got the same pamphlet and I too, was hoping that was a good sign. Did you reply with a thank you note? I thought about it but didn't know if it was a little too much ass kissing. So I didn't do it. I want this wait to end now!

 

[Shalini]

I got that pamphlet too! Do you guys really think that it's a good sign? I hope so! All the best to you all.

 

[enrunz]

Let's hope so. Directing Jennifer and Shalini?

 

[NYUFan]

Hi future Tisch Asia students,

To all people considering Tisch Asia i have couple questions as I myself am hoping to attend in the fall. I also got the email. Sorry if this sounds like an interview, i just feel its good to know other classmates backgrounds before going to school.

1. What do you do currently, In school or working?....

2. What are your goals for Tisch Asia? What do you want to have created when you graduate? A short, a feature, etc?

3. There are thousands of directors, writers, dp's, and producers and not a lot of jobs - what do you expect your first job to be out of school?

4. What is the age range of the applicants?

5. Do any of you have professional experience in the field, or is this a new path for you?

6. Have any of you visited Singapore or the campus?

7. What program did you apply to?

Thanks!

 

[TWS]

@NYUFan -- Hi

Cool to hear that Sweden also will be taking a spot in TISCH ASIA. I'm from Denmark.

I just graduated from University of Copenhagen in film. Last year I studied film at University of California Berkeley for a year. I'm 23 and I am applying for dramatic writing with a focus on screenwriting. But really I'm all for both TV-writing and playwriting. Never been to Singapore but many of my friends have and they say it's amazing.

Hope that helps. Good luck everyone.

 

[jennifer.hightower2]

Originally posted by enrunz:
Hi Jennifer! I got the same pamphlet and I too, was hoping that was a good sign. Did you reply with a thank you note? I thought about it but didn't know if it was a little too much ass kissing. So I didn't do it. I want this wait to end now!

Lol, right?! It's such a weird situation that people don't really experience everyday. Let's all definitely keep our fingers crossed. Let me know if you guys get in.

 

[enrunz]

Hi NYUFan!

I applied for filmmaking Directing/Cinematography, I'm working on a personal project in Mexico now (been out of school for 3.5 years now). I have been working as a Math teacher in NYC. I want to learn the craft, make connections, have a reel (short and feature), keep working on my projects and I have no clue what my first job will be. I'm from Mexico but I live in the U.S. Haven't decided where I'm going back to (if I ever come back, haha). 27. Only amateur projects (experience). Never been to Singapore. Graduated from UC Berkeley (art) and did a post-bac at Harvard University (GSD). You?

Originally posted by NYUFan:
Hi future Tisch Asia students,

To all people considering Tisch Asia i have couple questions as I myself am hoping to attend in the fall. I also got the email. Sorry if this sounds like an interview, i just feel its good to know other classmates backgrounds before going to school.

1. What do you do currently, In school or working?....

2. What are your goals for Tisch Asia? What do you want to have created when you graduate? A short, a feature, etc?

3. There are thousands of directors, writers, dp's, and producers and not a lot of jobs - what do you expect your first job to be out of school?

4. What is the age range of the applicants?

5. Do any of you have professional experience in the field, or is this a new path for you?

6. Have any of you visited Singapore or the campus?

7. What program did you apply to?

Thanks!

 

[Shalini]

@enrunz No, I have applied for animation.
@NYU Hi. I'm currently finishing up my undergraduate course in animation. I'm 21 and have applied to MFA in Animation and Digital Arts. I don't have any experience whatsoever. I have never been to Singapore, but I've heard its beautiful. I'm only worried about the food.

 

[NYUFan]

@ Shalini
@ Enrunz


Thanks for your replies!

I am 28 and applied to the Film Program and have been working in commercial advertising and longer format tv (travel) for quite a few years now. I have always wanted to make the transition into feature work, and hope attending Tisch will allow me to spend time on projects im passionate about.
I have not been to Singapore but am thinking of visiting in the next few weeks.

 

[jennifer.hightower2]

I'm 32, and using my Post 9/11 Bill from the Air Force to pay for my undergrad degree in Film from the University of Texas at Arlington. I've lived in mainland China before, and traveled around Asia. Singapore should be a really fun place to be. I'm a little worried about the standard of living, but hopefully the school will help with finding grants, fellowships and scholarships. And of course there are always student loans

 

[anna alyse]

Hey everyone! I'm Anna. I applied to the Dramatic Writing program and had my interview a month ago. Just waiting to hear back, and very very anxious! I also received that pamphlet, and I really hope it's a sign of acceptance

To answer NYUFan's questions, I'm 20--turning 21 in July. I'm originally from a suburb of Chicago, IL but living in Atlanta. I'm in my last quarter of undergrad for a BA in Television Production at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The only professional experience I have comes from internships and some freelancing I've done during my time in school. I've never been to Singapore but I have friends who've been and they absolutely love it. Ultimately I hope to be writing for television shows or film, why not!

 

[groovydazzle]

Hi everyone! I also had my interview last week! A day early! Caught me completely off guard! Same as what I have been reading, they didn't ask many questions.

Has anybody heard back yet? They said until mid april but that wait... it is excruciating!

 

[Shalini]

Did anyone else get a mail from Tisch saying everyone will be notified of their final admission status 'shortly'? I just did.

 

[benifox]

@Shalini

I haven't got this email. I applied for DW-Playwriting though, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I got the housing information email and my interview was over a month ago. It went well, with them just telling how interested they were in me coming to Tisch Asia and asking if I had any questions. When I asked if this meant I was accepted, she told me not to worry but that she couldn't give an official decision over the phone, but that they wanted me to attend. I'm getting nervous now having not heard from them. (I emailed them about a week ago and Virginia said they'd send out notifications the first week of April)

 

[Ponmudi]

@Shalini..

Ya.. i too received..
Actually i got admission in "sheridan institute of technology" in canada... to study "Digital chracater Animation",a postgraduate programme.

 

[Shalini]

@Ponmudi That's great. One of my teachers had gone there last year to do her post graduation. I talk to her regularly.