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It is possible to complete your foundation year part-time but it will take you more than a year to finish the entire curriculum. If you have other questions, just let us know!
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Excellent question! Yes, the tuition is the same if you are in-state or out-of-state.
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Sorry about the delay in response. Our Chair of Illustration was away and we wanted to make sure we were passing on the best information. The illustration department faculty have observed the following tablet purchase modes of thinking:
Bamboo is a good choice if the student is on a tight budget or don't think they have much need for a tablet after college (graphic design majors sometimes fit into this).
Intuous 3s. or 4s is a good choice for those who can and want to spend a little more.
Intuous 5s for those students who embrace the technology - especially illustration majors.
The Illustration department purchases Cintiq's ($800-1,000) which are a wise investment for those who really use/love it. Many illustration students that start their college career with the cheaper models and will buy the Cintiq's by their junior or senior year. They see it as a good professional investment. -
Great question! While a tablet is not required as a freshman, if you were to become a graphic design or illustration major a tablet would be required during your sophomore year. The graphic design and illustration departments do not necessarily require the level of an Intuos5, but if you decided to purchase that type you would be fine. Both departments offer suggestions of tablet types to meet all budgets.
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We're going to assume that you are wondering about the college's response to inclement weather. You can check the PCA&D website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, and call our main number to see if the college has any closing or delays. If you are a current BFA student or faculty member, you can also check your PCA&D email.
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Thank you for your question! PCA&D has about 250 students enrolled in our bachelor degree program. We value personal attention inside and outside of the classroom and work to keep our class size small. Our student to teacher ratio is about 10 to 1.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact us at admissions@pcad.edu or visit our frequently asked question page at http://www.pcad.edu/FAQ. -
Thank you for your question. If you wish to try to come in as a sophomore student, you will want to take classes that mirror our foundation year requirements and achieve a grade of a "C" or better in each one of them. They can be found at http://www.pcad.edu/DegreePrograms/BFADegree/Foundation/tabid/173/Default.aspx. If you need further clarification as to the content of those classes, you will want to read the course descriptions found in our student handbook & catalog which can be downloaded at http://www.pcad.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PJrjVcTevYI%3d&tabid=65. If you still have questions about matching courses, feel free to contact the admissions department directly at admissions@pcad.edu or (800) 689-0379 ext. 1001.
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Thank you for your question. You would apply as a transfer student so we would expect you to submit college transcripts as well as your high school transcript and other admissions requirements found at http://www.pcad.edu/requirements. If you have additional concerns about transferring from another college, please feel free to call us at (800) 689-0379 ext. 1001 or email us at admissions@pcad.edu. We would be happy to help you through the process!
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Thanks for your question. As everyone's account is a bit different, the best thing to do would be to contact the business office directly. Contact Lisa Good at lgood@pcad.edu or (800) 689-0379 ext. 1016.
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It may depend on the state that you are from. Some states have homeschool agencies that can generate college-bound transcripts for college admission or they require that the school district to which you are reporting your progress generate a certificate that should accompany a transcript generated by your family that shows you have met graduation requirements. If these options are not available to you, you may need to consider a GED.
If you are from Pennsylvania, here is some direction provided by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education:
"Transcripts
A home education program has certain legal requirements for completing the elementary grades (kindergarten – 6th) and secondary grades (7th – 12th). There also are requirements for a home education graduation. In order to ensure these requirements are met, and to document the homeschool history, transcripts should be kept by the parent and by the school district.
Additionally, if a home education program moves to another PA school district, a letter of transfer is required. Including transcripts in the letter of transfer will ensure that credit is given in the new district for work completed in the former district. This may become an issue for graduation.
If the home education student completes the home education graduation requirements but has not affiliated with an authorized diploma-granting organization, the school district is required to submit to PHEAA a certification that the home education program is in compliance with the home education program law. See the Transcripts section of this Home Education website." (the rest of this information can be found at http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/overview_of_homeschooling/20312"; -
It is not too late to submit an application for PCA&D's Social Media Marketing & Communications Certificate. You can apply for the certificate and register for Fall classes online. If you have any questions, please contact the Continuing Education office at ce@pcad.edu or 717-396-7833 x1022.
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Thank you for your question! Inquiries about student accounts and payments should be directed to our business office. You will want to start your conversation with Lisa Good. She can be reached at lgood@pcad.edu or (800) 689-0379 ext. 1016.
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If you are a current student in our BFA program, you should log into your MyPCA&D (https://ss.pcad.edu/Home.aspx) account and check the course home pages for the classes in question. If they are not currently listed, feel free to email your instructor at their PCA&D email address. If you're still having trouble, contact the registrar at 800-689-0379 ext. 1014.
If you are not enrolled in BFA classes, once a student is accepted into PCA&D's BFA program and they will receive a MyPCA&D account. This service allows you to check your schedule, interact with your instructors, pay your tuition bills and more. -
Thank you for your question. The current costs for tuition, fees, supplies, computer, software, and estimates for housing or commuting at PCA&D can be found at http://www.pcad.edu/AdmissionsTuition/TuitionFinancialAid/tabid/129/Default.aspx.
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PCA&D has a Facebook page. It is http://www.facebook.com/PCAD.EDU. Feel free to post questions or reach out to other students on the wall!
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Thanks for your question. Out-of-state and in-state students pay the same amount. Our tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $18,700. For more information on cost, please visit http://www.pcad.edu/finaid.
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We do not require four-years of high school math but it is helpful to take the extra year. We are looking for students that have taken, at minimum, a standard college preparatory curriculum. This helps students to prepare for not only the rigorous studio work, but also the liberal arts courses that are part of obtaining a BFA (bachelor of fine arts) degree.
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Yes, we do. We have had several adult students in our BFA program over the years. Any qualified student, regardless of age, is welcome to complete their BFA degree at PCA&D.
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Yes, we do offer a creative writing, poetry and other similar classes as part of our liberal arts curriculum. You can see a list of courses in our student handbook/catalog which you can download at http://www.pcad.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PJrjVcTevYI%3d&tabid=64.
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Thank you for your question. You do not get a laptop for free. Students are required to have a laptop with required specifications and software for their four years. You can find the most current list of requirements at http://www.pcad.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wOgNnoCLWjk%3d&tabid=173.
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