UCLA 2010

[vivaitalia]

alright fellas...i haven't been completely truthful with you guys.

I too received a phone call on the 29th...but i didn't quite know how to break the news without possibly bursting someone's bubble. now that someone else did it (katy, congrats btw), i'll add in myself.

I already had my interview AND AND AND: I want to give you all HOPE because the first thing I did was check to see if they have notified all of the prospective students already and the answer I received was "No, we still have another week." So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you because I've never seen people my age "vomit out" so many interesting views on films like you guys.

Let us know right away (unlike me) if you end up getting one and I'll give you the rundown!

Good luck!!!

 

[Oquendo]

Man. Congrats!

I guess that leaves 28 possible notification spots for the rest of us as we know of. Tomorrow is Friday. It might be possible to get a call then. And then our last hope is next week...Man, I still can't believe we broke 300 posts...the class for next year is going be like, "WTF? Are you serious? Do we have to sift through all of this to get more info?"

Anyways, what did you write on your movie critique? And did you do a short script or something else...

 

[nyuuclausc]

Good luck with your TFT interview today, Katy!
As we're still holding out hope for ourselves, do you mind telling us what time of day did you receive your interview notification call. Also, how many others were interviewed with you today? What are your stats? I see you list Sacramento as your location; What school? what GPA, what rec letters? We're dying here!

 

[nyuuclausc]

hey vivaitalia..when did have your interview? Though you got a phone call March 29th, Katy, who also got a call 3/29 says her face to face is today (Friday). We're led to suspect there are two sessions of interviews. Is Katy the last of the intvus, you think?

 

[Oquendo]

Originally posted by Katy Stark:
My interview with TFT is this Friday. I'm having a mild freak out, despite reading about how casual and nice it will all be. Someone give me a hug.

So how did it go guys? Any tips should any of us get a call?

 

[vivaitalia]

Originally posted by nyuuclausc:
hey vivaitalia..when did have your interview? Though you got a phone call March 29th, Katy, who also got a call 3/29 says her face to face is today (Friday). We're led to suspect there are two sessions of interviews. Is Katy the last of the intvus, you think?

I really have no idea. I didn't ask any specifics or talk to anyone in particular. I just went through the main office and asked one of the student workers/interns there...so I don't really know their process. Just know the worker said they are still notifying for another week. Hope he was talking about transfers and not current students.

 

[Oquendo]

Hope he was talking about transfers and not current students.

It can't be because the deadline is April 16th for current students. And it says on application somewhere that current students get interviewed in May and then notified in late June/early July.

Anyways, how was your interview?

 

[vivaitalia]

Originally posted by Oquendo:

Anyways, how was your interview?

I thought my interview went well. It was extremely short and passed by in what seemed like a split second. It was supposedly a half-hour long but it really felt shorter. It was fun to be invited to simply express my passion for film to the professors. Still have a 50% chance of getting eliminated so I'll be prayin to all the gods. lol

 

[Katy Stark]

My interview also went really well. All three faculty members were really kind and smiled constantly during my interview process. I didn't get asked any super random questions, most of them were responses to answers I had given. It felt like a really easy going, intelligent time and I actually had a lot of fun.
If you are called to come in, don't stress it. I really hate public speaking, and that includes interviews. But I blabbed on and on and loved the entire process. I probably came off sort of silly but oh well lol

 

[Katy Stark]

Originally posted by Katy Stark:
My interview also went really well. All three faculty members were really kind and smiled constantly during my interview process. I didn't get asked any super random questions, most of them were responses to answers I had given. It felt like a really easy going, intelligent time and I actually had a lot of fun.
If you are called to come in, don't stress it. I really hate public speaking, and that includes interviews. But I blabbed on and on and loved the entire process. I probably came off sort of silly but oh well lol

I also glanced quickly at the list and was told by a student there that I was the eighth one to come in that day. I think there were probably 4 others after me that day.

 

[vivaitalia]

Originally posted by Katy Stark:
My interview also went really well. All three faculty members were really kind and smiled constantly during my interview process. I didn't get asked any super random questions, most of them were responses to answers I had given. It felt like a really easy going, intelligent time and I actually had a lot of fun.
If you are called to come in, don't stress it. I really hate public speaking, and that includes interviews. But I blabbed on and on and loved the entire process. I probably came off sort of silly but oh well lol

yeah. that part about how most of the questions came from my previous answers is so true. I think thats why the interview flowed really well, because it was more of a regular conversation than an interrogation with a list of questions and answers.

Good luck katy!!

 

[nyuuclausc]

vivaitalia,
katy guesses 12 people interviewed friday. When was you face to face? just trying to figure out the math here. afterall, only 30 finalists are chosen and a dozen or so went yesterday.

 

[Katy Stark]

Originally posted by vivaitalia:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Katy Stark:
My interview also went really well. All three faculty members were really kind and smiled constantly during my interview process. I didn't get asked any super random questions, most of them were responses to answers I had given. It felt like a really easy going, intelligent time and I actually had a lot of fun.
If you are called to come in, don't stress it. I really hate public speaking, and that includes interviews. But I blabbed on and on and loved the entire process. I probably came off sort of silly but oh well lol

yeah. that part about how most of the questions came from my previous answers is so true. I think thats why the interview flowed really well, because it was more of a regular conversation than an interrogation with a list of questions and answers.

Good luck katy!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Same to you!
It would be really neat if we both made it.

 

[Oquendo]

Originally posted by vivaitalia:
I applied to UCSD too Oquendo, but not actually to their visual arts major. I've heard bad stuff about it, but I have heard amazing things about UCSD.

Hey VivaItalia, I decided to give a UCSD another go yesterday and I was quite impressed with the facilities they had:

http://visarts.ucsd.edu/node/view/843

The place seemed really intimate with lots of equipment to work on.

I'm curious to know what did you hear that was so "bad" from it?

That scares me because I didn't like the vibe of the school the first time I went there(however the school spirit/social life makes no sense if you want to just create projects), although, the second time I went I thought it was pretty cool. It's quiet. I'm quiet. And I liked how there is a lot more production-based classes than UCSB or UCB.

The place reminds me of the kind of environment Gus Van Sant would want to work in, lol...

Anyways can you elaborate more on what you heard about it?

 

[vivaitalia]

Originally posted by Oquendo:

Hey VivaItalia, I decided to give a UCSD another go yesterday and I was quite impressed with the facilities they had:

http://visarts.ucsd.edu/node/view/843

The place seemed really intimate with lots of equipment to work on.

I'm curious to know what did you hear that was so "bad" from it?

Anyways can you elaborate more on what you heard about it?

Good Question Oquendo. lol

Now that I re-read my comment, I feel like I may have misspoken. I am not much a filmmaker when it comes to camerawork, special effects, and how to edit films. Though I have a great desire to learn those things as all are necessary in becoming a good filmmaker, I do not want them to be my focus. Instead, I want the ability to take courses that deal with those subjects but still dedicate the majority of my time to screenwriting, producing, and directing.

I have heard that the Vis. Arts: Media major is an amazing program, in many ways superior to all others, in training for editing, special effects, etc. Basically, as their name implies, I've heard their focus is on the visual parts of filmmaking with a lot of emphasis on computer work. I'm just a lot more interested in screenwriting and the production side based on the actual film-set more so than manipulating the film later with technology, which is why I may have portrayed a negative view of the program. On account of those aspects of filmmaking, I've heard their major falls short. It is still way superior to just majoring in "Film Studies" at any other school because, like you said, they offer a lot more actual production courses.

On another note, I'm pretty sure UCSD is my second choice if I don't get into UCLA. I've heard from everyone that the professors there are by far the best in the whole UC system and a lot more progressive/on the cutting edge than other schools. Plus...it's supposed to provide a good balance of party/non-party life, which is good for me because I feel like crap when all there is to do is party at least 5 days a week. lol

Anyway, that was a long-winded post but I think I'm just bored and have nothing to do now that the interview is over. Maybe I'll see you at UCSD next year. Or even better, maybe I'll see you at UCLA next year (if we both somehow end up making it).

 

[vivaitalia]

Originally posted by nyuuclausc:
vivaitalia,
katy guesses 12 people interviewed friday. When was you face to face? just trying to figure out the math here. afterall, only 30 finalists are chosen and a dozen or so went yesterday.

I really didn't ask how many were being interviewed my day. Sorry man.

 

[Oquendo]

Great post, man. I just put back UCSD in the running now. I really like SD the city, too, so that helps.

You said you applied there but Visual Arts wasn't your major; what was it, then?

>It is still way superior to just majoring in "Film Studies" at any other school because,

The film studies at UCSB is weird since they have that new film building with a production stage, post-prod/editing labs, and 300 seat movie theater, yet they have very little production classes going on...at least according to their website/students.

 

[vivaitalia]

Yeah. I originally applied and was admitted to their Literature and Writing Major, because I thought I might be able to do creative writing, and then I thought I could possibly minor in Film Studies (as they do offer it as a minor.)

But the more I think about it, I think I'd rather complete their Visual Arts- Media Major because I'd at least get to do some hands-on work and develop some skills that would always be useful, and still take the creative writing courses as electives. Also...everytime I look at the requirements to graduate for the Literature and Writing, I cringe because I really don't enjoy the old old lit courses that are required. lol

I don't know how strict they are on changing your majors once you've been admitted, but I'm not gonna worry about looking into anything else college-wise until the month of May, after all decisions have been made.


As far as San Diego, its gotta be my favorite city for the life quality in California. I'm a bit of a foodie, and the millions of cheap, authentic downtown San Diego restaurants and Little Italy scream out for me. It's not that overwhelming of a big city but it still offers all the perks of a real downtown and a beautiful beach. Everyone says the traffic is horrible to contend with in San Diego and La Jolla, but I'm 100% sure Westwood traffic is worse. Anyway...I gotta stop writing about SD because I don't want to picture myself anywhere until May comes along. haha

 

[nyuuclausc]

Please tell us what day was your interview, Vivaitalia!!
(Trying to figure out dates on the calendar in terms of notification/interview lead time.)

 

[nyuuclausc]

sorry to keep bugging you vivaitalia.. i forgot to also ask you to share your vital stats, what school, letters of rec, creative writing samples. We're all panting at your feet, hungry for any tidbit of info to help us size up what TFT is looking for.