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Delaware College of Art and Design Reviews

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  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    RACHEL from Newark Valley, NY

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    Yes i learned a ton! its a great 2 year starter school to get your associates degree at!.... all the teachers are required to have experience in the majors they are teaching..
    Did enjoy being here

    the teachers were great... there aint much to to in wilmington after 6pm because it is a business city, but some of the people you'll meet make it worth it.
    Bang for the buck

    it is so much cheaper than going to a four year school, it may only be a two year school but if you graduate you leave with an associates degree!
    Tips for prospective students

    be prepared for a lot of homework. live on campus too! its a valuble experience to live away from your parents!

    p.s. dont whine about the foundation classes! you learn a lot in them! they are actually important!
    Great for these types of students

    any kind of art student who likes to have fun.
    there is interior design, graphic design, photography, painting, illustration, animation, the basic art forms

  • Samantha from Clayton, DE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The teachers are exceptional and want you to learn. I feel you get your moneys worth when it comes to learning. They aren't organized in the office area and I feel like they have hidden fees.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared! Art school is a work load especially as a full time student. Make sure you know where your money is going. I really love the professors but the office workers and financial department are messed up.
    Dorm Life

    You live in actual apartments. With a living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen in the second year apartments. I am unsure as to what the living situation is like for first years because the school recently bought a new building. The second year apartments are kinda messed up with old appliances and un uneven ceilings.
    Food and Dining

    Food is to bought at a grocery store or take out. They recently started a meal plan.
    What to do for fun

    There really is not anything to do around Wilmington.
    Great for these types of students

    Very artsy.
    Greek Life

    no Greek life
    Campus Safety

    People patrol around the school but its still a dangerous area

  • Kaitlyn from Middletown, DE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    DCAD has an environment different from other schools. The teachers are enthusiastic about what they teach and the student that they are mentoring. The course load is heavy, but it is worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Stick with going to DCAD. IT opens many doors to go to other schools.
    Food and Dining

    There is just now a food plan. Student who live there are required to buy it.
    What to do for fun

    Not much to do, DCAD is in Wilmington and it is a business area. You could take the bus and go to the nearby mall.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Halloween fashion show
    Annual egg drop

  • Yeris from Harrington, DE

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    i have went to visit the campus and i gotta say it is great you can buy your supplies from the school so you don't have to worry about going online and searching for anything. and the teacher i met are really cool they are willing to take outer their time and help you.not many college teachers are willing to go outer their way to do that.
    Dorm Life

    the dorm rooms have two floors which is not bad and they also have washers and dryers so you don't have to go do your laundry anywhere else
    Food and Dining

    i been to the dining room its pretty big and decent if you ask me but the food is great

  • Martina from Clayton, DE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Over all i love the school. The people who work there are great! i also love that it is a small school and everyone is really friendly.
    Tips for prospective students

    you may have heard its not that hard to get accepted..and if that's true or not, the classes are not as easy as i thought but are all pretty cool! so just go into it prepared and have an open mind!
    Academic Rigor

    i think for a small school what you learn is amazing here. the classes are small and and everybody knows everybody so there is always people to study with! the teachers know their stuff.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life was adequate!..well actually pretty cool because the school has full apartments for students and just bought out another building on market st.
    Food and Dining

    as of know we buy our own food, but i hear next year there will be a food plan for students.
    What to do for fun

    well Wilmington De is not as exciting as Newark but i guess that can be looked past. We do have some great karaoke nights, casino night and other really fun things well all get together and do!
    Bang for the buck

    compared to other big art schools, the price of DCAD is much better and worth it!
    Clubs and Activities

    They have film club, poetry slam, cartoon club and much more.
    Greek Life

    Studying is very important!
    Campus Safety

    We have security guards at the school and security people who walk around the area to keep things safe.

  • satisfied student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    I find it fantastic that photography students begin courses relevant to their major within their first year. The foundation seminar is also a great way to get a taste of each major offered at DCAD. The teachers are very knowledgeable and are truly passionate about what they do.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love the school and the housing is great (they have student apartments. My only complaint is that there is not much for students to do in the city of Wilmington.
    Bang for the buck

    Students are receiving a PRATT education for about a third of the cost. It is high level learning and the studio classes are top-notch. Definitely worth every penny
    Tips for prospective students

    -Keep your grades up in high school! (yes, even math)
    -Portfolios matter. Don't stop creating and always bring your best work to your review.
    -*Photo students*: You're going to hate this but... you need to have drawings in your portfolio. It would be a good idea to take a drawing class offered at your high school.
    Great for these types of students

    Photography, Illustration, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, and Interior Design.

  • Kayla from Middletown, DE

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Did learn a lot

    The learning experience is like no other. Not only can you create beautiful works of art, but you also gain an enormous amount of information about the adobe creative suite programs, blogging and networking. You don't just learn about light, shade, and color to better yourself as an artist, but you gain the knowledge to sell yourself so that you can get a head-start in the art world.
    Did enjoy being here

    Being that it is a small school, it allows students, faculty, and staff to become one giant family. Even though you are on your own for the most part, everyone looks out for one another and the staff is always available and understanding. Wilmington is also an interesting place in itself. Every first weekend of the month, there is art loop on the market street block. There is plenty of art, free food, and entertainment during these days. In addition, living in an apartment style dormitory was a thousand times better than the jail cell-like dorms at most universities.
    Bang for the buck

    School is expensive no matter where you go, but The great staff, supportive professors, friendships gained, and the new found art knowledge made it all worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Work hard! The more you work the more you learn. Fall behind and you stay behind. School is stressful enough, dont make it harder than it already is.
    Great for these types of students

    creatives, illustrators, designers, animators, photographers, and people who love everything about the arts.

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