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Margaret Said:

Does UCF offer Scholarship for Art Students?

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Hi,

I'm sure UCF offers something but I don't know any details. There's a billion non-UCF art scholarships and art contests out there so going through the school isn't really necessary. That's how I'm paying my way. Thought I'd tell you a couple things you might want to know about the Art academy here if you want to read on:

You probably know that UCF is rising fast is now the 5th largest school in the country which means a great campus, great athletics program and an all-around amazing environment for students. Every time I walk on campus I feel refreshed. If you come see it you'll understand.

Sadly, all of this growth has failed to make find its way into the art department. In fact Art school funding was cut drastically at the end of last semester. Many of our great professors left and our equipment is pretty bad shape.

This is not to say that the UCF art academy is a bad school. In my opinion, as long as you are making art you are becoming a better artist, and at UCF you're going to make A LOT of art. As for the lack and funding and state of supplies, we deal. Chances are that in your art career you're not always going to have the state-of-the-art equipment you want, especially starting out. So, in a way it's a blessing, teaching us to work with what we have and in some cases improvise. If you absolutely need that top of the line equipment I'd recommend UF or USF if you're staying in state. But like I said before it's not the equipment that makes the artist and you may even learn more without it.

As far as our professors, they are amazing. They're an interesting mix of methods, some very lenient and focused on creativity, some super strict and focused on technique. Despite their different methods they know their stuff and they all strive their hardest to make sure you learn and improve your art. You can check them out here: http://www.art.ucf.edu/main.php?URL=faculty

Something to know about skill level. Most people go to art school because it's something they do because they had fun painting or drawing in high school and don't recognize that it's not just a recreational activity, so most of them just plain suck. UCF doesn't have an advanced placement system so everyone starts in the same classes regardless of skill level. So you're probably going to feel like you're in a remedial class learning things you already know. That's how I felt at first. Don't let this get you frustrated; the professors are smart enough to recognize that you're good and take the time to teach each student individually, so you're going to learn. It also gives you a chance to go back and relearn the basics, exposing all the minor flaws in your technique you wouldn't have noticed otherwise. It's been a great help to me.

Also, at the end of your 2nd year there is a mandatory portfolio review where a board of professors looks over your work and determine if you are good enough to move on to upper-level classes. Those who don't pass it start over. Anime clones and kids who goof off and don't take their art seriously don't cut it, so once you pass the portfolio review you're finally in the company of other serious art students and it's time to get to business.

UCF Art School Pros: great campus, amazing professors, you're going to get better at making art and have a great time doing it
UCF Art School Cons: underfunded, less-than-amazing equipment and facilities

Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to email me. Good luck!