My letter said the same thing, but I haven't heard anything since.

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Originally posted by HypergraphicJared:
LOL, sorry guys, I didn't mean to create a frenetic uproar! The letter (snail mail) was just the acceptance asking for my deposit; it didn't actually say WHAT we're doing before we arrive, other than that we'll be updated on school information, including our first assignment.

Hey Hyper
Thanks. i m emphasis on editing. i also have the book "film school confidential". it's really good reference, and seems they really like chapman. anyways nice meeting you.

To put you minds at ease: the homework is for everyone (except maybe film studies). It includes a list of films to watch-- many of which you'll watch in your classes anyways. A list of books to read plus screenplays-- no one gets to all the books or films, and a 2 minute introduction video on you. Don't worry about impressing anyone-- just tell them something insightful on who you are and where you came from. Inevitably they'll be a couple of arty/experimental films (like mine) a few campy films (one guy did his entire intro about how he likes donuts), a few interviews by other people about the student ("My sister is really super awesome" cheese-tastic if you ask me), and a couple people who feel it necessary to show off their past work. Truth, very few people can be judged by their into video-- In fact, it took me a LLOOOONNNGG time to remember what most people even showed. The only rule is that you are nowhere in the film.

Seriously, we all stressed out over a nothing assignment. So don't worry too much. They won't kick you out if your intro video sucks... well, maybe if you're a cine. =P

On the other hand, first impressions are big and a lot of other students will decide who they want to work with off this assignment. It doesn't last long, but its something to think about.

hey hey, thanks for the info everyone. now i'm worried i won't get to it all. i'm going to be in taiwan all summer for a intensive language study...thing. looks like i'm going to have to cram BEFORE school starts. haha

Orange - Couple things. Congrats on the fellowship and Are you in Oregon? Is that the Eugene?

Red: u r going to taiwan for the whole summer? cool im from taiwan, and i will be home from june to august. so u speak chinese uh haha

Movie: ya i m in eugene oregon, where r u in oregon?

orange~yea i'll be there for all of june. Maybe I can look you up, if they give us free time. about the speaking chinese, not 100% on mandarin but fluent in fookienese. I'm hoping that after this month abroad i'll be speaking like a native. here's hoping..haha

I'm living in the Salem area these days. Went to Southern Oregon for school. Lived in L.A. for about ten years, so I'm jazzed about getting back for Chapman.

Red: 你好 that's really cool that u speak chinese. how long have u study chinese? i bet u will speak very good chinese after u come back from taiwan.

Movie: i went to UO and graduated last year. so excited to be OC in fall. Chapman here i come~~~

So is that three people from Oregon going to Chapman? A pretty good for one state. I also have a buddy who was accepted to AFI for producing. Are there more Oregon people going to graduate school around here?

Anyone going tomorrow to Chapman to watch grad films @ 7 PM?

Hello everyone,
Just found this blog and wanted to join. I am very excited to say that I have been accepted into the Dodge Film School Conservatory with a focus on cinematography. I've been looking at the program for many years-since around the same time they built the new Knotts Studio and hired Bill Dill ASC to head the Cinematography dept. It's like a dream come true and I can't beleive it! I did interview at AFI and enjoyed what I saw while visiting the school but I was not accepted and that is just fine with me, Chapman was my number one choice and to be honest I am terrible in interview situations. Gettting back to Chapman, The facilities are incredible and I have wanted to study under Mr. Dill ASC after talking to many of his previous students who quite simply stated to me that he was the best teacher they had ever had in this field.
I look forward to communicating and meeting with everyone in the future.
I do however have a couple of questions:
1. I have not had a chance to look for housing-Is everyone having that hard of a time in their search?
I am married and will be looking for a single.
2. Has anyone received anything about our "homework" as listed in my acceptance letter?
Thank you,
Donald
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hey all, just wanted to say i probably won't be going to the orientation this year. I'm really disappointed but i guess that's just how they structure the program.

hey all so i'm in a serious bind. housing is becoming a huge issue. if you're looking for a roomie let's chat. pm me or email jlo2103@columbia.edu

would really appreciate any help.

just wondering if any of you who already accepted got a packet in the mail or something giving you a little bit more information about school? Haven't received anything yet and am wondering if I should've by now.

I've heard something is supposed to be coming, but nothing yet. I'm really curious about my "homework".

I have been in contact with them fairly often because I too have found the process too easy. They have assured me that everyhthing is in order and they will let me know when there is something I need to do. I beleive they are finishing up the semester at the moment and it is keeping them pre-occupied.
Anyone know when they are moving out? I have contracts until the 17th and will be unable to drive out there until the 19th and cutting it fairly close, maybe a litle closer than I would like...
Donald

19 of august? I'm aiming for August 1st. I know my b-school orientation starts on the 16th....so i'm cutting it close too. oh well, will survive.

August 19th?

Oooh wee, that's close.

If I had to do it again, I would've gotten here in July. I arrived ten days before orientation, and it wasn't enough time.

Just remember, kids, you're relocating and starting an intense course of study. Each one on its own is a shock to the system. Together, so close together, is almost unbearable.

The sooner you arrive, the sooner you'll feel at home. It's important to have a home so you can focus on school instead of where you should hang the wall clock, or where the nearest pharmacy is.


If you can get out sooner, I implore you to do so, folks.


Best of luck! Hope film school is starting to feel like a reality now...

I'm with both of you on feeling like it is a bit close but I need the extra money I'll make that month so I won't have to work the next three years. In theory my fiancee, I am getting married on the 31rst of May, will be out there August 1 to get everything in order for us so that I can come out later. I have entirely too much to take care of out here to leave any earlier, but I promise to show up with a smile and an over abundance of enthusiasm.
Donald