Chapman University
Locations: CA-Orange
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorates
Programs: Art, Philosophy, Music, Education, Film Production, Digital Arts, Law, Interior Design and more (about 90 total)
Tuition Range: $18,750 per Semester
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ituated in southern California, Chapman University is a small but highly-ranked private university whose roots date back to Civil War days. The university enrolls about 6400 students and offers degree programs in about 90 different areas of study. Of particular interest is the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, which offers an impressive number of bachelor’s and master’s programs in media-related fields, including Film Production, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Television and Broadcast Journalism, Digital Arts, Public Relations/Advertising, and more.
Chapman University operates with a standard college schedule and curriculum. If accepted, plan on a four-year commitment for a bachelor’s degree. Tuition-wise, Chapman is not the most expensive among private universities, but at $18,750 per semester (not including housing), it is still a hefty investment.
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ituated in southern California, Chapman University is a small but highly-ranked private university whose roots date back to Civil War days. The university enrolls about 6400 students and offers degree programs in about 90 different areas of study. Of particular interest is the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, which offers an impressive number [...]
Review by DJ D.
February 6, 2012 4.8I have a client with a development deal with Mayhem Pictures for a pilot she wrote. Another client has a production deal with Curmudgeon Films for a feature he wrote. A third client has multiple feature scripts with name talent attached.
I’m a graduate of Chapman University, Graduate Producing Program. I met some incredible artists, as well as many heavy-hitters in the industry that helped propel my career.
I would more than recommend it. I definitely wouldn’t be in the position I am today without it.
Currently, I have a client with a development deal with Mayhem Pictures for a pilot she wrote. Another client has a production deal with Curmudgeon Films for a feature he wrote. A third client has multiple feature scripts with name talent attached.
Debt Accrued: Greater than $50,000
Found work after graduation? Yes
Review by Elisen H.
January 11, 2012 3I entered Chapman University with the mentality that any experience is what you make of it. You can go to NYU and still end up homeless you know? About 6 months in I wanted to leave and go write, I stayed for the experience and because I’m really comfortable in academia. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t learn a lot, but could I have done that for less money? Perhaps.
I think it helps to have that name of such and such a school for assistant jobs and the alike, but honestly, you can do any of those jobs without a film degree, and many do. The film industry has changed so much even from when I started school in 2006, so it’s hard to say what works anymore, especially because the people who hold the purse have no fucking clue.. If you went to a high-brow school, you are essentially paying for connections, so yes, for that reason, absolutely go. If you want to experience an environment with a bunch of like-minded nerds and inspired lost individuals, sure, do it. Anyway you slice it, it’s going to be tough. Don’t you dare do it unless you love it.
Debt Accrued: $25,001 - $50,000
Found work after graduation? Yes
Review by Elise H.
August 22, 2011 3.3I went in with the mentality that any experience is what you make of it. You can go to NYU and still end up homeless you know? About 6 months in I wanted to leave and go write, I stayed for the experience and because I’m really comfortable in academia. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t learn a lot, but could I have done that for less money? Perhaps.
I think it helps to have that name of such and such a school for assistant jobs and the alike, but honestly, you can do any of those jobs without a film degree, and many do. The film industry has changed so much even from when I started school in 2006, so it’s hard to say what works anymore, especially because the people who hold the purse have no f*****g clue. If you went to a high-brow school, you are essentially paying for connections, so yes, for that reason, absolutely go. If you want to experience an environment with a bunch of like-minded nerds and inspired lost individuals, sure, do it. Anyway you slice it, it’s going to be tough. Don’t you dare do it unless you love it.