Maryland Institute College of Art Top Questions

The best thing about MICA is its intense studio classes. Many people might balk at the idea of a six hour class, but serious art students are able to make that commitment and focus on their work. The teachers are all professional artists so they know what it takes to break into the field. You can also get excellent feedback on your work from both your fellow students, as well as the staff. If you attend MICA, your portfolio will improve and you should have no trouble landing a job in the visual arts field.

The artistic environment is very inspiring and induces very creative thought and energy. The teachers, for the most part, are very encouraging and helpful in artistic development.

The communitee. MICA has a great communitee aspect to it (both academically and socially). As a freshman, you all live the same dorm area called the "Commons." It's great because it makes gettting knowing people a lot easier. MICA also has a kick ass orientation that really helps people come out of their shells or at least tries too. MICA really wants their students to be happy, which is why they spend so much time making sure that the student body is happy, which makes it a great environment to be in. Also generally, everyone is really nice.

A great city with a good deal of arts and culture

The best thing about MICA is most definately your peers. They give you feed back and have most likely been through similar situations as you have and are extremely supportive. Faculty is also very supportive and understanding.

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The city environment, the artistic community

resources and opportunities for aesthetic and theoretical conversation with people within my field, as well as faculty support as an upper-level student.

MICA is a college that promotes a creative, competative enviornment. It teaches students they have to work hard to get what they want, and strive to be the best in their field. MICA's way of teaching is more than just a school, it's a step between young adult and adult; it's a step between job and career. The best thing about MICA is that it teaches college students a way of life, a way to succeed.

The digital arts facilities at MICA are wonderful. There is also a very upbeat aditude on campus which makes learning fun (except for sometimes really early in the morning.)