RISD vs. CalArts MFA
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Merritt, your concern regarding relationships is a good one – however, you have no need to worry.
The design world these days is absolutely virtual in respect to working relationships and cultivating them.
I went to RISD as an undergrad. I built great working contacts and relationships that I am STILL working with today – and I live in Italy now!
As well, RISD in particular is in Providence which, while a great little city for colleges, has not much of a scene in terms of design and development (though it is growing). Everyone leaves the RISD area and works in other cities/regions.
As well, I can definitely say this for RISD: being the number 1 art school has great contact advantages. And in addition, Career Services there is a lifelong relationship and resource that you can utilize for jobs, contacts, fellowships, etc – for the rest of your life as an alumni.
Thats my 2 cents – as I went to RISD I have info in regards to its offerings – less so in regards to CalArts.