The Corcoran is a place to grow with many more great opportunities at hand than most art schools. The professional (and incredibly nice) professors, the entire gallery of great art and the ridiculous amount of interesting, useful classes are three main reasons I feel sure that this school is the best choice for my intended career. However, the best thing about the Corcoran is that it is simply a big family of individuals who push you forward in the most encouraging ways to make sure you reach and surpass your goals.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be open for opportunities! You will work closely with your advisor, and they often recommend classes and events they think you will enjoy and benefit from. Take those classes and go to those events. You will be happy you did. Still, don't be afraid to create your own opportunities as well, because you definitely have the chance to create the experience you want out of college here.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
We work hard at the Corcoran. I personally love it, because I clearly see personal progress every single week that I'm here. There is also lots of help to get with assignments, so the hard work really becomes enjoyable work.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I do not live in the dorms myself, but I haven't heard any complaints from those who do! It's super central so everything in DC is close.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
All of DC is available, so there's endless opportunities for fun things to do. There's this really cool old-school theater, E Street Cinema, which shows indie films and classics. It's never crowded and the whole atmosphere is great, and you are not allowed to miss out on that experience!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want an actual job in fine art, photography, design, art education etc., this school is going to be great for you! Corcoran graduates are in high demand in the field, and you just don't get the crazy opportunities that Corcoran students do if you're at a huge college in the middle of nowhere. Furthermore, it's super urban and you're in the middle of DC, so if you like cities, it's perfect.
The Corcoran is a place to grow with many more great opportunities at hand than most art schools. The professional (and incredibly nice) professors, the entire gallery of great art and the ridiculous amount of interesting, useful classes are three main reasons I feel sure that this school is the best choice for my intended career. However, the best thing about the Corcoran is that it is simply a big family of individuals who push you forward in the most encouraging ways to make sure you reach and surpass your goals.
Be open for opportunities! You will work closely with your advisor, and they often recommend classes and events they think you will enjoy and benefit from. Take those classes and go to those events. You will be happy you did. Still, don't be afraid to create your own opportunities as well, because you definitely have the chance to create the experience you want out of college here.
We work hard at the Corcoran. I personally love it, because I clearly see personal progress every single week that I'm here. There is also lots of help to get with assignments, so the hard work really becomes enjoyable work.
I do not live in the dorms myself, but I haven't heard any complaints from those who do! It's super central so everything in DC is close.
All of DC is available, so there's endless opportunities for fun things to do. There's this really cool old-school theater, E Street Cinema, which shows indie films and classics. It's never crowded and the whole atmosphere is great, and you are not allowed to miss out on that experience!
If you want an actual job in fine art, photography, design, art education etc., this school is going to be great for you! Corcoran graduates are in high demand in the field, and you just don't get the crazy opportunities that Corcoran students do if you're at a huge college in the middle of nowhere. Furthermore, it's super urban and you're in the middle of DC, so if you like cities, it's perfect.