Design schools in the US

[lupin]

Any general pointers on design schools in the US? (or perhaps a better forum to ask the question )

How hard is it really to get into Parsons in NY?

and, right now she's been accepted to Academy of Arts in SF. Any comments on that school?

 

[kami333]

What kind of design?

 

[UnatcoAgent]

I'm going into my 3rd year of Design at York / Sheridan in Toronto, it's ranked 3rd in North America right now. Where else has she applied?

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: kami333
What kind of design?

Yeah, that'll be a big factor.

If its car design, only one place: Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.

From what I've heard, the Academy of Art College in SF is not a good school to go to.

 

[lupin]

Sorry, Graphic Design..

Sabot: you mean Toronto, Canada?

 

[lupin]

Also, Sabot, where can I see the full ranking?

Thanks.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Yes, Toronto Canada.

You can usually find school rankings in Applied Arts or other industry mags, I don't have the figures on hand at work (working for york as a graphic des).

 

[UnatcoAgent]

More info on the program here

 

[morkus64]

not in the US, but Central St. Martins in London... that's where I plan to go for my MA

 

[rh71]

I can't imagine the demand for graphics design to be very great. I suggested to my brother a few years back to not go into it. What do you guys think ?

 

[pancho619]

My best friend just graduated Sci-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture) and moved to Columbia University for a Masters in Architecture and Advanced Design, they use some of the best graphics programs out there to complete even the smallest of projects. Check both of those schools out.

 

[blackdogdeek]

risd

 

[chimmytime]

All i know is that you need a lot of money, and ability to handle drugs when in any design school.

Art schools that i know of are OTIS, and Art Center in Los Angeles.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: rh71
I can't imagine the demand for graphics design to be very great. I suggested to my brother a few years back to not go into it. What do you guys think ?

You would be surprised.

The industry has been in a major slump the past few years but is emerging out of it.

Communication arts and research design are two of the newer career paths that are said to be developing into some of the most respected professions. Keep in mind that very few programs teach this right now, most that advertise "graphic design" show you photoshop and send you on your way.