After my search for graduate programs that had a digital film focus and the freedom to be selective with projects (ie:documentary) I felt at a great loss.

However, those of us, whom want to focus on production and career VS. history and theory, may not feel "at home" in an academic setting. For example, it took me 6 years to complete my BA. Honestly, I learned more during my freelance work on the side than ever in lecture.

One afternoon, following a failed attempt at the GRE (graduation requirement examination) I ended up visiting digital film schools in the Bay AREA. My first stop was BDFI, then onto SF digital and finally Academy of Art. Initially, I was leaning towards the academy of art- soley for the Masters Degree. The other programs, offer a certificate and a reel of work.

The part of me, that is socially influenced, felt fear going into a program that lacked the saftey net of a degree.

However, after visiting all 3 schools, there was no doubt in my mind that Berkeley Digital would be my next adventure in life. Hopefully one that will lead to growth for my company and aid my passion for docs in finding a higher purpose.

If you have passion, a degree or not. Excell academically or not. This is an option that should be considered. I have been coming to this site for two years now in my search to take my love for video to the next step. Ironically, the program I have chosen was not on LOAFS at all. It is a brand new film school. CHECK IT OUT HERE.

Best of Luck to all, I will post again... once I am deep into the program to give the goods.

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Review Submitted by: Mandy (unverified)