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By Steve, January 10, 2011

what do u think of Miami International University of art & design?

I am thinking of either going to Savannah college of art and design or miami international university of art and design. I visited both but I just don’t really know the quality of Miami international university or if its just a good school or not. I am a graphic design student by the way.
Have u been there? graduated?
Are u going there?
and just what do u think of it?

SCAD is an expensive school; I think better possibly for graduate work in design than for undergrad. The art institutes are a mixed bag; also often quite expensive for the education you get — but at least this one is accredited by a legitimate agency.

If you are serious about graphic design, look at Virginia Commonwealth, North Carolina State University as two excellent southern schools for this area of study. The Ringling School of Art and Design has some respected faculty in their program so you might look at it too.

Any school that doesn’t brag about its faculty and their qualifications and particular expertise is suspect. It means the program and the classes within it can change dramatically because faculty come and go, and their ability and experience as teachers and their commitment to teaching are a mixed bag. Some may be incredible. Others not. You’ll never know from one class to the next and one year to the next.

If you are serious about graphic design, look for a school which has specific courses in typography and in history of graphic design. The good ones will have both of these.

Spend your money wisely and be suspicious of hype and slick marketing campaigns. Ask many questions before you make a commitment. If you can make contact with any art directors in the region, as their opinions about good programs. Good luck.

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