School Description
Provided by Columbia College- ChicagoColumbia College Chicago is an undergraduate and graduate institution whose principal commitment is to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity in the arts, communications, and public information within a context of enlightened liberal education. Columbia’s intent is to educate students who will communicate creatively and shape the public’s perceptions of issues and events and who will author the culture of their times. Columbia is an urban institution whose students reflect the economic, racial, cultural, and educational diversity of contemporary America. Columbia conducts education in close relationship to a vital urban reality and serves an important civic purpose by active engagement in the life and culture of the city of Chicago.
With more than 120 academic programs and nearly 11,000 students, Columbia College Chicago is the largest and most diverse private arts and media college in the nation. Because of our size, we can offer an unparalleled array of courses with exceptional technological resources in the heart of one of America's greatest cities.
The city is our laboratory. We live in 16 buildings that sit in the heart of Chicago's South Loop, home to the Chicago Symphony, the Art Institute, and the Museum Campus. (Chicago is also home to nine independent film festivals; 200 theatre groups and venues; more than 35 radio stations; and more than 25 magazines and newspapers.) Chicago inspires and instructs: Students gain real-world experience through internships and part-time jobs in the city.
Columbia College- Chicago
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaColumbia College Chicago is the largest arts and communications college in the United States. Founded in 1890, the school is located in the South Loop of Chicago. It is continually noted as one of the top film schools in the United States. The most popular academic programs include Film and Video, Art and Design, Arts and Entertainment Management, Design, Journalism, and Photography. The college has performing arts programs including Theater, Dance, and Music. Columbia also specializes in disciplines such as American Sign Language, Fiction Writing, Poetry, Television and Radio. The college offers a complete liberal arts and sciences education by offering courses in math, science, social science, and history as well as several humanities.
History
Columbia was founded in 1890 as a speech and teaching college for women. In the 1950s the college broadened its educational base to include television and other areas of communication and media arts. However, by 1962 Columbia had fewer than 200 students, a part-time faculty of 25, and no endowments, subsidies or visibility.
Mike Alexandroff became president in 1963, intent on fashioning a new approach to liberal arts education. He thought that many students had become disenchanted with the highly structured academic experience offered by most traditional universities. Columbia offered an affordable liberal education, as well as a faculty made up mostly of working professionals. He established an open-admissions policy so that any qualified high school graduate could have the opportunity to work toward achieving their educational and professional goals.
In 1964 the college moved into rented warehouse space at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive and by 1969 the college's enrollment had reached 700.
In 1974 Columbia won full accreditation as a four-year, undergraduate liberal arts school by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. By 1976 enrollment had passed the 2,000 mark and the college purchased its first real estate, the building at 600 S. Michigan. At the time of Alexandroff's retirement in 1992, Columbia College served 6,791 students and owned or rented more than of instructional, performance and administrative space.
Quick Facts
Chance of Admission:
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 9,265
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 90%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Columbia College- Chicago
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.See more schools with programs in Creative Writing
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Creative Writing
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Acting
An acting program instructs individuals in the art of communicating dramatic information and ideas in a natural and believable fashion. This program includes instruction in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, improvisation, acting styles, theatre history, script interpretation, and actor coaching.See more schools with programs in Acting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.See more schools with programs in Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.See more schools with programs in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Acting
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
A program that prepares individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language (ASL) and other sign language systems employed to assist the hearing impaired, both one-way and two-way. Includes instruction in American Sign Language (ASL), alternative sign languages, finger spelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and physical translation skills, cross-cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms, and technical interpretation.See more schools with programs in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Music
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Music
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General Music
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.See more schools with programs in General Music
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General Music
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Performing Arts
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Performing Arts
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General Dance
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production.See more schools with programs in General Dance
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General Dance
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Arts Management
Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.See more schools with programs in Arts Management
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.See more schools with programs in Fine/Studio Arts
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Industrial Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.See more schools with programs in Industrial Design
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Interior Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.See more schools with programs in Interior Design
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Arts Management
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Fashion and Apparel
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Fashion and Apparel
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Fashion/Apparel Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.See more schools with programs in Fashion/Apparel Design
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Fashion and Apparel
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Fashion and Apparel
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.See more schools with programs in Commercial & Advertising Art
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Film/Video & Cinematography
Learn to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. This major includes instruction in the theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; film production; film directing; film editing; cinematographic art; film audio; techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos; the , use of computer applications to record or enhance images, audio or effect and the planning and management of film/video operations.See more schools with programs in Film/Video & Cinematography
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General Journalism
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.See more schools with programs in General Journalism
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Graphic Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.See more schools with programs in Graphic Design
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Illustration
A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.See more schools with programs in Illustration
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Photography
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.See more schools with programs in Photography
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Radio and Television
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.See more schools with programs in Radio and Television
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Recording Arts Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound effects recording; sound track editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.See more schools with programs in Recording Arts Technology
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Intermedia/Multimedia
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.See more schools with programs in Intermedia/Multimedia
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Web Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.See more schools with programs in Web Design
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Intermedia/Multimedia
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.See more schools with programs in Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.See more schools with programs in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Social Sciences
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Interior Architecture
A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems, occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards.See more schools with programs in Interior Architecture
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.See more schools with programs in Creative Writing
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Creative Writing
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Arts Management
Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.See more schools with programs in Arts Management
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Arts Management
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Communication & Media
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Film/Video & Cinematography
Learn to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. This major includes instruction in the theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; film production; film directing; film editing; cinematographic art; film audio; techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos; the , use of computer applications to record or enhance images, audio or effect and the planning and management of film/video operations.See more schools with programs in Film/Video & Cinematography
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General Journalism
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.See more schools with programs in General Journalism
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Photography
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.See more schools with programs in Photography
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Film/Video & Cinematography
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Dance Therapy/Therapist
A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use the therapeutic application of creative dance movement to assist in promoting client rehabilitation and physical, emotional, and mental health. Includes instruction in neuroanatomy, personality development, movement and motor behavior, psychology, dance, creative expression modalities, improvisation, group psychology and leadership, client evaluation and supervision, dance therapy practice, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Dance Therapy/Therapist
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Dance Therapy/Therapist
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 21% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,018 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,588 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 430 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,964 | 32% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,837 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,402 | 23% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,072 | 57% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
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Question: Is Columbia College Chigaco very competitive?30 months ago
Best AnswerShe doesn't mean Columbia in NYC. Columbia College Chicago is not particularly competitive. It is listed as "noncompetitive" by the Collegeboard. The ACT and SAT scores of the students here are about average. A 1500 SAT or a 21 ACT. 95% of applicants are admitted. |
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Question: Does anyone know how selctive admissons are at Columbia College of Chicago?Anyone here ever went there, or currently attend? If so, what is your opinion of the school?30 months ago
Best AnswerMy friend goes there, and let me tell you his qualifications: We graduated from what is considered to be one of the worst public schools in Oakland County, Michigan, he applied at the last minute, and had probably around a 3.5, maybe higher, but not a 4 point. He is a poetry major, and was published once or twice among youth poets, so he's decent at his craft, but outside of his portfolio he wasn't the most stellar student. It depends a lot on what you are going into as well, for example the photography department is probably harder to get into since they are one of the best photography departments in the midwest, if not the country. However, based on my friend, I would say that if you're decent at whatever you are going into (Unless it's just, for example, a lit major or something, which in that case you probably should've done good in an AP Lit class.), and were a decent student in general in high school, you're probably fine. And don't forget your letter of recommendation. ;) Hope that helps! |
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Question: I want to transfer from community college to Columbia College Chicago after 1 semester...?Is that possible and how does financial aid transfer from school to school?31 months ago
Best AnswerYou probably won't have a good shot at transfering after 1 semester. You best bet would be after 3 semesters- after the fall semester of your 2nd year. So basically you would enter during the spring of your sophmore year- that way you beat out all the people trying to transfer in as juniors and the admissions commitee feel like they have more of a leg up on how you do academically. A semester of good work could just be a fluke right? - but 3 semesters gives them more of an approtunity to see if you have an upward, downward, or steady curve. Basically financial aid is easy- you go to the online FAFSA site and add a school. Columbia's fin aid will get back to you after about 2 weeks. If you got scholarships at the comm college those won't follow. |
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Question: Columbia college in chicago.?Did anyone here go there? If so, what's a normal gpa that gets into there? = [ ive got a 2.1 as of now and im a junior, but if i have a good portfolio, could i get in?31 months ago
Best AnswerI am a Columbia College senior and I had a 3.5 GPA, but I was also a transfer student. Regardless, Columbia has an open enrollment policy, which means they accept pretty much anybody that wants to attend and can afford it. The acceptance rate is something like 98%. They won't discriminate against you because of low grades or GPA. They will be more concerned with your portfolio - it makes sense since it is an art school after all. There is an ongoing debate at the school about whether to change the acceptance policy, but as far as I know it is the same. If Columbia is where you want to go, then more than likely you will get accepted. Good Luck! |
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Question: is columbia college of chicago a good school for fashion merchandising?33 months ago
Best AnswerI've been at Columbia for fashion and retail management for 2 semesters. I started at International Academy of Design & Technology doing fashion design. I changed my major cuz I wanted to be more on the business side and I was getting frustrated with IADT cuz they are not organized but the teachers I had there were pretty good. Anyway, back to columbia, the school is OKAY but it's not as good as I was expecting. They do offer some classes that are hard to find else where like Fashion Styling and Fashion Journalism, but when I compared their curriculum to other schools around the country they really don't compare. What I don't like about columbia is the TEACHERS. They talk down to the students a lot. They treat us like we're still in elementry school(Some of them) rather than talking to us like adults. Also, the homework load they give out is VERY heavy. I spend about 30 hours a week doing homework a lot of times. Some classes I think are kind of dumb and unnecessary, like when I took retail management. I was expecting to like it, but I didn't. A lot of times I really wonder why I'm there. You may want to look into the Illinois Institute of Art. I visited there and I loved it but I decided on Columbia because I was always hearing people talking about it and I thought the school had a really good reputation. I sometimes regret it because I think I would have had a better experience there it's just that I've only got 2 semesters left so it would be pointless to transfer. If you do choose Columbia, watch out for the class "fashion product evaluation" that class is the reason I spend 30 hours a week doing homework! (but it's required). Also, I'd say check out Dominican University, it's in the north suburbs somewhere but they do offer fashion design and merchandising. They may have a good program. There's also a couple of Community Colleges in the suburbs that offer associate's degrees in Fashion |
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Question: Columbia College, Chicago [Art institute] Question?I was reading the admissions application for Columbia College, Chicago and it said to list all the colleges/universities Ive have attended since high school. Is that just to see what Ive done or do I need to attend another college to get into this one?37 months ago
Best Answerno, they just want to know if you've taken any classes at other colleges that may be able to transfer credits to this one. its not a requirement. this way they can ask the other colleges for transcripts, and you dont have to take the same class again. |
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Question: Are Cornish School of the Arts and Columbia College Chicago conservatories?They aren't spesfically called "conservatory" anywhere, but they are both "schools for the arts" so does that mean that they don't offer general ed classes?37 months ago
Best AnswerColumbia College in Chicago is a college, offering both bachelor's and masters degrees. Columbia offers both BFA and BA programs. Cornish also offers a bachelor's degree as well, they have BFA programs. The differences between a BFA and a BA program are going to be in the amount of general ed courses required for degree completion. If you're certain that you're wanting to pursue a performance career, then you might want to look at a BFA program, if not, or think you might want to teach, then a BA program might be a better option. Check out this link...http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php It's a great resource for prospective college students. You'll also want a copy of the current Fiske guide to colleges. Good luck. My daughter's a junior in HS, wanting to be a theater major, so I know what you're about to go through. |
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Question: Is Columbia College Chicago legit for getting into the field of postproduction film making?I am planning to attend there after high school, but I am scared that I will not be able to find a job after I graduate due to the fierce competition for those kinds of jobs. I would like to do video/film editing. Are there a lot of internships for those? I know they say they have internships, but I would like to see if anyone out there that has graduated or is attending right now has a job in their intended field of study.38 months ago
Best AnswerAccording to US News and World Reports, it is a fourth tier regional school (that is the lowest level possible) that is not very selective. Your instincts that you may not be able to get a good job after graduation are good. There are lots of colleges with better film schools, and it is likely that you can get into a better one. Princeton Review has a tool that asks you a series of questions about what you want to do and about your background. Then it suggests several schools for you. You may want to look there for better schools. |
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Question: Columbia College Chicago Dance?I would like to know about Columbia, as I am very interested in this school. I would be going in as a sophmore with general classes. Do they have a strong dance department? Is is very modern,and could I take extra ballet classes. I have taken lots of modern, but I am definatly a "ballerina" as I have done ballet all my life. Anything about this school would be much appreciated! Thanks!39 months ago
Best AnswerIt's a great school. I just went to their open house and their opening had their one of their dance groups perform and it was amazing! It's a really good school because you won't have to wait til your 2nd or 3rd year to start dancing, you get to start your 1st year! Also, your Gen-Ed classed will be incorporated into your major so dancing is always your focus. Plus, their dorms are really nice (apartment style! lol) |
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Question: what are the general education requirements for Columbia College in Chicago?I'm currently attending community college in california with hopes to transfer to Columbia College in Chicago to pursue music and photography. I went on the site and wasn't sure what the lower division classes required were. Can some one let me know? and if any of you go there, is it worth it to go? thanks41 months ago
Best AnswerI went there and it is a fantastic school. They have an open admissions policy, last I heard. As long as you have a high school degree, you should be able to get in. |
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Question: What job can I get with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree?I attend Columbia College in Chicago and am going to be getting a Film and Video undergraduate degree next year. My question is what kind of jobs can I get with this? I am currently a screenwriter planning to move to LA, but feel a bit upset when I read all these posters who claim you can't get a good job now without a Master's. But I really don't want to get a Master's Degree in film right away- I want to just go into my field and start working. I don't think being a screenwriter and actor require me to have all these extra degrees, but apparently to certain posters I've read on here, you have to. Here I thought a Bachelor's Degree was enough, but sadly it isn't? And even in my field?44 months ago
Best AnswerGetting work as a screenwriter will take lots of initiative, long hours, persistence, connections, and experience. A Master's Degree is beside the point - it may or may not help, but just getting/having another degree won't replace those other five things. Working in the film/television/video industries is what is going to get you more work in those industries, regardless of what degree you have. The reason getting another degree helps is because it allows the person the focused time and controlled environment for getting more writing credits on projects (often student projects), contacts in the industry (through educators, institution-provided events/experiences, and fellow students), and work experience. You'll need to figure out the best way FOR YOU to get the experience and contacts you'll need to work in this field - there are a number of ways of doing that and plenty of people who don't have even Bachelor's Degrees working happily in this industry. There are schools that can provide significant contacts and experience, but they are expensive. Some can even come close to guaranteeing that you will work in the industry, but you will pay dearly for those promises. The bottom line is that you need those five things stated above - a Master's program might provide them, but you would have to be absolutely sure of that to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, your Bachelor's is enough for now and you can get those things in other ways. |
