ControlBooth - Education http://www.controlbooth.com/forums A forum for discussion on college selection, class feedback, teaching tips, as well as resumes and preparing for job interviews. en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:54:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/education/http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/images/cb_feeds_trans.gifControlbooth Education In need of some good advice... http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/CgINoaohySw/showthread.php Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:10:00 GMT Hey everyone,

I've been seriously considering majoring in Tech Theater/Set Design and don't really know what school to go to. I have been viewing that large list of schools that was posted on CB but I wanted to know if anyone knows about other schools not on that list, so I don't have to limit myself to just one or two schools. (The only school that I have found so far, has been The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.) Also I'm not totally sure about what I should minor in when I'm in college, or do instead if being in Tech Theater/Set Designer doesn't work out, Any suggestions? I was thinking of possibly being a general tech teacher (Teaching this as well as other tech classes), architect, or graphic designer. (This is all I have so far)

More Importantly...

I was browsing the forums today trying to find info on schools and while browsing/reading the posts, I was hit with a major reality check that I think really brought me back down to earth. This got me thinking about my life after college, and my "plan B"/fall back plan. I know that I don't just want to do this for the rest of my life, I eventually see myself having a family, a good/well paying job, etc. So getting to my point, I'm asking anyone in this community that is/or has gone through a situation like this to give me some advice, I could really use it.

Thanks in advance,
fxs ]]> Education fxs http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16194 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16194 Stage Management Colleges http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/xonine-Hg4g/showthread.php Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:30:42 GMT Hey everyone,

I'm currently a high school senior applying for college and am trying to find some affordable schools in CA that have good programs. I am already applying to SUNY Purchase, DePaul University, USC, and CMU. But apart from Purchase without financial aid I won't be able to afford any of these schools, and I want to have a good option I can fall back on in case I don't get into Purchase and don't get any financial aid from any of the other schools.

Thanks for all your help ]]> Education type2 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16172 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16172 Full Sail University http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/nH5I6u-o-NI/showthread.php Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:11:14 GMT Hi. I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about Full Sail University, FL? This school looks really good, good facilities and not that... Hi.

I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about Full Sail University, FL?

This school looks really good, good facilities and not that expensive compared to similar schools. It has a BA degree in Show Production and I'm very interested in looking at going there.

Does anyone know something about this school?

Greetings from Iceland...

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if you know any particularly good ones in NY near the city that would be nice too because i feel i would like to try to work on Broadway for a least a few years and I'm sure it easier to do when your going to school right in the city.

thanks ahead of time for any advice.

also (PS? perhaps?) what kind of income do people who have been working in the field a few years get?
is it decent? ]]> Education BubbaDaPanda http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15785 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15785 College for a Light Designer http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/x6CHsdxs0JI/showthread.php Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:04:13 GMT Hello, I an currently a junior in high school and I would like to go to college for light design. My parents have decided that we should start... Hello,

I an currently a junior in high school and I would like to go to college for light design. My parents have decided that we should start touring some colleges this year and I was wondering if any of you know of any good schools for this, if so please help me out. I'm already thinking about B.U, N.C.S.T.A, and UArts, so if anyone knows about any other good schools or whether or not the ones mentioned are any good, I would really appreciate advice. ]]> Education kevinz http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15728 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15728 LightingTrainer.COM Update 10/5/08 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/71_FhbXLbBI/showthread.php Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:23:18 GMT LightingTrainer.COM Update LightingTrainer.COM Home Page (http://www.lightingtrainer.com) I first want to warn everyone from this forum that... LightingTrainer.COM Update

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LightingTrainer.COM ]]> Education ldsteve http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15610 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15610 Get your BA in 3D http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/PoOKNkJ9hPs/showthread.php Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:16:50 GMT Many manufacturers are touting 3D display technology at the professional as well as the consumer level. It's great that the technology will be there, now there will be a need for training people to work with it. This article states that the degree is now being offered.

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Come this fall, it will be possible to get a BA degree with a concentration in stereoscopic 3D. To earn this degree you will have to enroll in the interdisciplinary program to be offered at the School of Cinematic Arts at the world’s first film school, the University of Southern California.
So, if you aren't sure what you'd like to major in, this might be something to look into. While the main focus of this program is Hollywood, you can be sure Broadway will be hot on the trail. ]]> Education ruinexplorer http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15557 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15557 Requesting something http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/38/~3/P6W56wtS_04/showthread.php Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:56:21 GMT I have a friend at another school in my district and he has been talking to his TD about starting to use vectorworks. He got into looking I guess... I have a friend at another school in my district and he has been talking to his TD about starting to use vectorworks. He got into looking I guess and discovered the educational version of vectorworks and now wants a computer to run that at the school. He talked to his TD about somehow obtaining a computer though the district and since his TD is new he has no idea how to go about this.

My friend then asked me if I knew anything about the process. I would ask my TD but his wife just had a baby and he wont be back for another week. If anyone has any experience with requesting this type of thing from a school district, could you please explain how your school district handles this or how school districts would normally handle this? ]]> Education hhslights http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15551 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15551