USC Roski School of Art and Design

Roski’s a decent art school. I took an introductory design class here, and appreciated the seriousness and intensity of the teaching. Yet it seemed they were trying a bit too hard to be taken seriously, judging art by some arbitrary «elite» standard. This seems like a more traditional art school, one that teaches the classical disciplines of painting and sculpture rather than a place for experimental work. They favor students who’ve already proven themselves with natural talent.
I left my class here a bit miffed, a bit discouraged. I had received a pretty low grade, especially given the amount of work I put in. They want people who are already artists. That means they don’t want a considerable portion of the student body.