Hi all,
I have been a member of this site for a quite a while now. I created a new profile for this topic. I am currently a sophomore (in my second year) at a college with a stage management program (I am purposefully keeping the name out, if you really want to know PM me). It is not as strong as I had hoped for and I am not sure its the best fit. I am starting to look into transferring and wanted to see what others thought. Would it be difficult to transfer into something as specific as stage management? Most programs are very structured, so I realize it would be hard to complete the program in two or three years.
I am also looking into schools again, I have a better idea this time but any suggestions would be helpful. I am interested in DePaul, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Boston University (need more info on program), University of Southern California (need more info on program, the website was really vague), University of Alberta (again, need more info on program, the website was really vague). Those are just a few I've come up with within the last day or so as I just made the choice to transfer. I love Chicago and would love to go to school there. I also like Boston. I did originally apply to Emerson and got in, but did not decide to go there nor do I want to now. I am looking for a more structured BFA program, however my current program requires outside academic electives so I am ok with having general classes to take.
One big problem I have now is too many SMs in the program, not enough shows. This leads to competition and having to "prove yourself" but it is not positive. It has been a very negative experience so far and the support from the faculty/SM teachers is basically nothing. In addition, the upperclassmen seem to look down upon the freshman and sophomores instead of collaborating with them.
I understand that many programs are small and competitive, however I feel like many would have a much more positive and supportive vibe.
Any help is greatly and much appreciated!
Thanks!