VCA - good or bad?
Sat, 10 Dec 2005, 01:07 pmKasia Kaczmarek8 posts in thread
VCA - good or bad?
Sat, 10 Dec 2005, 01:07 pmI've just been offered a place at VCA (and found out I didn't make it into NIDA from the shortlist) and would love some more info/advice about VCA as I've heard many mixed reviews.
I know any school is better than none but I'm 25 and have only 1 year left of my current performance course. I'm considering trying to get work myself in Sydney after I graduate rather than institutionalise myself for another 3 years in a course that some say isn't too great.
So basically any info, or things you've heard/seen, or personal experience with VCA would be much appreciated! :-)
I know any school is better than none but I'm 25 and have only 1 year left of my current performance course. I'm considering trying to get work myself in Sydney after I graduate rather than institutionalise myself for another 3 years in a course that some say isn't too great.
So basically any info, or things you've heard/seen, or personal experience with VCA would be much appreciated! :-)
Re: VCA - good or bad?
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 06:53 pmWalter Plinge
this is a toughie. I had really really wanted to get into the VCA this year, but no luck this time - and am, of course, green with envy!
Whilst i do sympathise with LJ, it really shouldn't come into your equation i don't think.
The reasons i wanted to go to the VCA was from what I could tell it opened the door to not only acting, but creating theatre as well. You are able to improvise and create works for yourself and are used in devised productions with other students. And this is because i am interested not only in acting that drew me to it.
And, yes, whilst the graduating students have a high employment rate: there are fewer of them who do graduate. I think the continual assessment does add pressure, and not everyone suits it, so it may not be for you.
Why don't you give them a call and see how they describe the course in their own words & see if you have any rapport with them?
But if your heart is set on NIDA - nothing is probably going to replace that & one year isn't all that long in the scheme of things.
best of luck!
Whilst i do sympathise with LJ, it really shouldn't come into your equation i don't think.
The reasons i wanted to go to the VCA was from what I could tell it opened the door to not only acting, but creating theatre as well. You are able to improvise and create works for yourself and are used in devised productions with other students. And this is because i am interested not only in acting that drew me to it.
And, yes, whilst the graduating students have a high employment rate: there are fewer of them who do graduate. I think the continual assessment does add pressure, and not everyone suits it, so it may not be for you.
Why don't you give them a call and see how they describe the course in their own words & see if you have any rapport with them?
But if your heart is set on NIDA - nothing is probably going to replace that & one year isn't all that long in the scheme of things.
best of luck!
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