by uniondocs Question by Chris: Can you be kicked out of college for not being talented? I ask this because I recently read this interview from a film director, who stated that he was kicked out of film school because he wasn't talented enough. "In film school, I was quickly singled out by a couple of instructors who considered me the least talented student in the bunch; whatever I did was always ridiculed. I never had the pretention the other … [Read more...]

by uniondocs Question by Angelic A: Need advice about college degree choice.? I messed up early in life. I didn't follow anything I wanted and just did what my mom told me to do. Two years ago she died and I've been scattered ever since. I've spent 2 years at a nearby college for a BA in Education. But I hate it! I don't want to be a teacher. I really want to do is become a filmmaker. But there's nothing like that near where I live. After … [Read more...]

Question by Tony: How long would you recommend doing the College scene? Right now I'm on Year 6 at a junior college, a 2-year college, to get my General Ed credits, before going to film school. I feel like just giving up, but won't. How long should I go until I just give up? 12 years, including University work? I have no credits towards my degree. I have a Skills Certificate in Digital Video. I'm working towards an IGETC degree (Associate's … [Read more...]

by wallyg Question by Mrs. Pastrana 199: Need Advice on Going to College for Teaching? Need Advice on Going to College for Teaching? all my life i wanted to be a teacher and that's definetely going to be my major, Elementary Education:Writing Arts. but im having a hard time chosing my minor. i thought i wanted to minor in dance so i could teach dance on the side. i also take film production classes too and my teacher says im very talented in that … [Read more...]

Question by avantgarde: Someone give me advice about college, please!? I'm a junior in highschool right now. I didn't do too well in my first 2 years. I got (and thse GPA's are unweighted, I believe) a 3.2 my first year and a 3.4 my second. I'm not stupid, I just slacked off all the time. I'm working hard right now to earn straight A's and I have 3 AP classes, but are my first 2 years dooming for me? And here is the main thing: I really want to … [Read more...]

Question by Chris: Georgia Perimeter College help? Ok im goin to GPC in January for Film courses. I have a question ok GPC is a two-year college. When I graduate from this college could I get an intern with a Film Production Company or would I have to go to a 4-year college and then get an intern. I really just want to graduate from GPC then see if I can get an intern but yea can anyone help? Decatur Campus Best answer: Answer by George … [Read more...]

Question by Mrs. Pastrana 199: Need Advice on Going to College for Teaching? Need Advice on Going to College for Teaching? all my life i wanted to be a teacher and that's definetely going to be my major, Elementary Education:Writing Arts. but im having a hard time chosing my minor. i thought i wanted to minor in dance so i could teach dance on the side. i also take film production classes too and my teacher says im very talented in that too. so i … [Read more...]

Question by Anni W: Which college for theatre can I get in to? I am 100 % sure that I want to spend the rest of my life working somehow in the theatre world. I am also sure of that I want to go to LA or NYC for college and major in theatre. I want to study theatre and not just move there to audition for many reasons, one of them being that I want to get a degree in the theatre arts and learn every aspect of theatre and be in productions. I am … [Read more...]