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Hey! Has anyone heard from Syracuse University's Art Video program? Or VCU's Photography program?

@Bol yeah I think it was them plus two on audio. @Bol @Ariliano I didn’t apply to CalArts, but congrats to the both of you for getting an interview! @Ariliano I think the interview experience differs for everyone. I doubt you taking too long on those questions is bad...it’s a lot to go over and I think it just shows passion ?

Good luck on the interview!! I just finished mine and it wasn’t scary at all. The faculty members are really nice and the whole vibe is casual. They asked only these questions — why D+M? what are your research interests? what do you want to get out of the program? what do you want to do after graduation? choose a work from your portfolio and talk about the process. I asked 2 questions and the whole thing was about 12 minutes.

Haha wow I thought 7 pm was kind of late, but I guess they have a jam-packed night of interviews. Also, I asked the coordinator about the panel and she said there will be 3 or 4 interviewers.

@Bol Dang, we’re all apart of the Wednesday round. Good luck! I’m curious to know what your undergrad background was in?

@Bol and @Sophie K — since you mentioned scheduling an interview with RISD D+M in another forum, I’m adding you here. Have either of you done your skype interview? Could you give feedback on it and how best to prepare? thanks!

Oh wow! Mine is Wednesday at 7 pm! It’s interesting that they have four full days of interviewing, yet not a lot of info from former or potential students... do you know how many interviewers are in the panel?

Hey @Sophie K have you had your RISD interview yet?

@calmly waiting did you get an answer to this? I’m waiting from the photo dept too. Most posts I’ve seen reference painting, etc.

When’s your interview? Mine’s this Wednesday. I’ve been prepping by looking over each faculty site (their influences, work, etc.) and the alumni work (theses and personal sites). It’s been helpful because I want to feel confident that my own interests align with with they’re producing. I’ve been practicing for basic questions like: - tell me about yourself - what are your research interests - who’s an artist that inspires you - why pursue grad school now and why this program - describe your creative process I’ve re-read my statement of purpose and went over the submission materials too. Also, I jotted down some questions I want to ask...I think I’m ready at this point lol. Anything you’d like to add to my prep list?

I didn’t major in art either, but I’ve taken several classes and am passionate about the program. Obviously that’s not a negative or we wouldn’t have been called in to interview. Let me know how the interview goes and good luck!

Hey @TheDarkOne I applied to: RISD (MFA Digital + Media) — I have a Skype interview scheduled for next week *fingers crossed* VCU (Photography + Film) Syracuse (MFA Art Video) San Francisco State University (MFA Cinema) American University (MFA Film & Media Arts) — I got accepted a week after applying I’m mostly into experimental film and transmedia and found that these programs weren’t limiting in their mediums. Though, VCU and AU are more traditional programs with little to no permeability between departments. What schools did you apply to? Have you heard back form any?

I also go the interview request! Kinda nervous since I can’t find much info on the D+M interview online. What are you guys doing to prepare for this interview? And what’s your undergrad/research background in?

If anyone is currently enrolled in or an alum of RISD’s D + M MFA program — can you shed light on the program? Would you recommend it for someone interested in experimental film, photography, and transmedia? I looked through some of the student works and find it very different from what I’ve done...but the curriculum and descriptions seem aligned with my interests so I’m confused. I managed to get an interview, but am freaking out about it. I can’t find much information anywhere...what is the interview like? How should I best prepare? thanks!