HowNowHoratio
New Member
I'm a first time poster here, and I really hope I'm doing this right!
I have been accepted to Ryerson University's (BFA) Film program, as well as Sheridan College's (BFA) film program, and while I may have initially had my heart set on Ryerson, I'm not so sure anymore. I'm being absolutely torn apart trying to make this decision, and I have to reply before May 1st or I will loose my spots. I've made a list of my personal pros as well as questions that I have for each bellow, and if anyone can provide further info on either program (Ryerson especially because I know a little more about Sheridan), it would be incredible! (Goal wise, I am looking into being an Director or Editor, and possibly dabble in screenwriting)
Ryerson Pros:
- In the heart of Toronto (where the industry is
- RUFF every year + connections to other film festival, good for fostering business connections
- Study of analog film (sounds pretty cool)
- Solid theoretical base + hands on production
- Better filming locations (downtown city life is much more interesting than the bland suburbs of Oakville)
- It is possible to study abroad!! (This is something I'd be very interested in!)
Sheridan Pros:
- You can specialize into TWO streams in your second year (editing, directing, sound, screenwriting etc.)
- Top notch equipment
- Make a ton of films for your reel through all four years (I have been told you are guaranteed to create 2 films in your first year, whereas that amount is not guaranteed at Ryerson.)
- Actually nice dorms
- Art school environment (I am a visual artists as well, meaning I would appreciate being around creative people who can draw, paint, etc.)
Ryerson Qs:
- Is the first year very general, and you can specialize later?
- How much technical training do you receive?
- Do you graduate with a decent reel?
- Is learning analog at all useful?
- Do Ryerson graduates really get a good rep?
Sheridan Qs:
- Is it possible to study abroad?
- Does the BFA actually produce leaders, or only crew people?
I've also heard that Sheridan is more for people who are interested in Hollywood and film abroad, whereas Ryerson is aimed more towards Canadian film and television (such as CBC), but please correct me if I'm wrong! Personally I'm more interested in film over television and broadcasting, so that's why I'm a little more hesitant towards Ryerson.
Any help at all will be greatly appreciated, I've very desperate, and need to make me decision asap!!
I have been accepted to Ryerson University's (BFA) Film program, as well as Sheridan College's (BFA) film program, and while I may have initially had my heart set on Ryerson, I'm not so sure anymore. I'm being absolutely torn apart trying to make this decision, and I have to reply before May 1st or I will loose my spots. I've made a list of my personal pros as well as questions that I have for each bellow, and if anyone can provide further info on either program (Ryerson especially because I know a little more about Sheridan), it would be incredible! (Goal wise, I am looking into being an Director or Editor, and possibly dabble in screenwriting)
Ryerson Pros:
- In the heart of Toronto (where the industry is
- RUFF every year + connections to other film festival, good for fostering business connections
- Study of analog film (sounds pretty cool)
- Solid theoretical base + hands on production
- Better filming locations (downtown city life is much more interesting than the bland suburbs of Oakville)
- It is possible to study abroad!! (This is something I'd be very interested in!)
Sheridan Pros:
- You can specialize into TWO streams in your second year (editing, directing, sound, screenwriting etc.)
- Top notch equipment
- Make a ton of films for your reel through all four years (I have been told you are guaranteed to create 2 films in your first year, whereas that amount is not guaranteed at Ryerson.)
- Actually nice dorms
- Art school environment (I am a visual artists as well, meaning I would appreciate being around creative people who can draw, paint, etc.)
Ryerson Qs:
- Is the first year very general, and you can specialize later?
- How much technical training do you receive?
- Do you graduate with a decent reel?
- Is learning analog at all useful?
- Do Ryerson graduates really get a good rep?
Sheridan Qs:
- Is it possible to study abroad?
- Does the BFA actually produce leaders, or only crew people?
I've also heard that Sheridan is more for people who are interested in Hollywood and film abroad, whereas Ryerson is aimed more towards Canadian film and television (such as CBC), but please correct me if I'm wrong! Personally I'm more interested in film over television and broadcasting, so that's why I'm a little more hesitant towards Ryerson.
Any help at all will be greatly appreciated, I've very desperate, and need to make me decision asap!!