School of the Art Institute of Chicago Reviews

"The pros are that it has strong museum, many great faculties from many great departments, and it allows interdisciplinary works. It is anything but being rigid. It's in the urban environment so the art scenes are vivid. The cons are that the tuitions are expensive and there are only partial financial support. Also the career support is not strong. Finding a job in art can be challenging."

"It's a great school that will inevitably set you up with the right people and skills to not only pursue a career in the arts, but leave you equipped to actually be a pioneer in the field. The resources available to you through SAIC, in terms of people and access to the arts both in Chicago and outside of it is invaluable and definitely worth the cost of the program."

"Great professors, but an exceptionally expensive program. Wonderful environment and a very meaningful degree."

"The program has high ranking, as well as really inspiring educators and professors that are actively engaged in the contemporary art and education world. Financial aid is difficult to come by as a graduate, however the opportunity to work with connected and established faculty is indispensable."

"You get the ability to study art therapy with exemplary professors and professionals without loosing you as a artist."

"pros- amazing access to the school's many facilities, the ability to take electives from any department you wish, based in downtown chicago makes the school accessible. cons- high tuition fees, a lot of departments makes the school feel like a small organization"

"One of the major advantages of SAIC's graduate program is that regardless of what program you are in , you can choose electives from absolutely any department. Therefore one has the opportunity to delve in to subjects that they normally would not experience in architecture like fashion illustration or business in my case. The only disadvantage I would say is that it is too expensive."

"Is great the way they incentive the artistic and creative artist in you."

"This is one of the top rated school for art and design in the country. The facilities are wonderful and useful. Dealing with the various departments is often a hassle, but its to be expected in an institution of this size. They would benefit from some streamlining, though. Otherwise, I've been pretty happy here. I have been challenged in every way possible, and I know I'm a better designer because of it."

"School really depends on what you put in it and if you know what you want going in."

"Access to amazing insightful faculty and top quality facilities. Location in Downtown Chicago near to the Art Institute is a huge plus. The workload is high and art history classes are a part of the graduate programme. Be prepared to have minimal time in your studio with lots of distractions!"

"One of the main things of the school is the interdisciplinary aspects even in grad programs where you are already focus in and specific field, you have the opportunity to develop your work in between different practices, I had been inform on several aspects of technology, science also art that allow my work to develop. I think on of the cons will be how expensive it is especially for students that have to pay rent and also afford it's own art work in addition to the very expensive semester tuition."

"The quality of the education is top notch, but the school is expensive. I have given them a decent rating in terms of financial aid, because their financial aid office is stellar. I am a post-baccalaureate student working toward getting into their MFA program, and I appreciate the personal attention and guidance I have gotten in all facets, from administration to faculty participation. Overall, the involvement in shaping my career and building my education has been exceptional."

"PROs- one of the most competitive, highest ranking programs in the nation. access to a major metropolitan city and a network of people in your field who can help you find a career post-graduation. CONs- very expensive and very intense workload. the undergraduate students you may work with in your elective classes to not have the same focus at an art school. Not as academically competitive."

"Pros: The Writing Grad Program at SAIC has a lot of flexibility and offers me the chance to work on interdisciplinary interests in performance and between different types of writing. The faculty have been very available, and the other students are friendly and interested in sharing work. Cons: There is a lot of self-motivation needed and no concrete grading structure, so the value one gets out of the education is ultimately up to each student. That works for me, but sometimes the classroom situation is hard to balance student expectations when they are so broad."