Q: Can students take classes in other art forms in addition to their selected major?

A: Students choose only one major when applying to the program. However, the interdisciplinary (ID) classes are a wonderful opportunity for students to broaden their artistic experience and portfolio. ID classes are specific in nature, with an emphasis on multicultural art forms, or topics within an art form not covered in the morning curricula. ID classes are attended each weekday for two hours and run for two weeks, giving each student the opportunity to try two different classes during the first four weeks of the program.

Students choose from approximately 10 different classes, with selection requests distributed after acceptance into the program.  As ID classes fill quickly, student requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Certain ID classes may be a requirement for particular art majors. Examples of previous ID classes have included West African Dance and Drumming, Taking Comedy Seriously, Theatrical Mask Making, Songwriting, Ballroom Dance, Javanese Gamelan, and Playwriting.

Q: Weekday classes only cover five hours per day.  What do students do with the rest of their day, evenings and weekends?

A: Students participate in weekly Leadership Training and attend workshops, performances and films. Students may travel to professional venues in their art form. Each week there is a student–run coffeehouse ("open-mic" nights), dances, and Director’s Meetings. Students will have evening access to computer labs and arts studios, as scheduled. Evening and weekends tend to have a few structured social events so that students may enjoy themselves and relax with new friends in an enjoyable, supervised environment.

Q: Do students have a curfew?

A: Yes, students have a curfew of 10:30 p.m. (Sunday – Friday) and 11:00 pm on Saturday. Curfew means you are on your hall, ready for hall meetings and quiet visiting with hallmates.

Q: How much free time do the students have?

A: Students receive a balanced schedule of studying and supervised free time.  Free time is built in around each mealtime, at the beginning and end of each day, and on weekends.  “Down time” is an important aspect of each day to provide students with rest and to give them the opportunity to reflect on what they have been learning during the program. Weekends encourage students to use their free time responsibly, within the boundaries spelled out by CCY staff.