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Into art, music, theater or film? What to look for
The short answer
Check two things first: whether the program needs a portfolio or audition (and its earlier deadline), and whether students outside the major can still join ensembles, shows and studios.
What to check
- Portfolio or audition rules and dates, which often come before the regular deadline.
- Whether non-majors can join ensembles, shows, film crews or studio classes.
- Access to equipment: practice rooms, makerspaces, cameras, black-box theaters.
- For colleges in cities, the local scene you can be part of.
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