Comments on: Is learning at the SAE Institute worthwhile? http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/ Wed, 15 May 2013 02:57:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Anon http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-94575 Anon Sat, 04 May 2013 13:55:35 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-94575 Completely agree with 'truthman' as an ex student myself. Also agree with 'Sae student' who commented on the 20th August. Who said "It’s a big business and a money-box" because that is exactly what it is. *Basically. If you are considering going to any of them in England to do film. Don't.* It seems the audio courses are okay for the most part in England and abroad. Completely agree with ‘truthman’ as an ex student myself.
Also agree with ‘Sae student’ who commented on the 20th August. Who said “It’s a big business and a money-box” because that is exactly what it is.

*Basically. If you are considering going to any of them in England to do film. Don’t.*
It seems the audio courses are okay for the most part in England and abroad.

]]> By: Ramm1989 http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-94502 Ramm1989 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:04:38 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-94502 A little late to the party here but I've been enrolled in SAE Liverpool so I'll say my bit. I was enrolled in the Electronic Music Production class part time. I had been producing music on my own and had made a couple of "decent" tracks but nothing to be proud of. I paid £2000 for a 6 month course, I had a house mate who was enrolled on a 2 year course with a possible 3rd year for a degree in Audio Engineering. There was some decent hardware available for use but can't say I ever really touched any of it. I used Ableton while I was there, when I used the workstations on the few occasions necessary it didn't have the full suite. Thought that was taking the piss personally. Never had to book studio time but as far as I could see it wasn't difficult (however I was enrolled April to Dec). I had one teacher constantly throughout the course who was very dedicated and I still maintain contact with. His enthusiasm was infectious and he was a good teacher. I can't say much for the other staff however, didn't think there was a particularly good atmosphere in the place. My house mate felt the same way. There's also an SAE Store where you can get discounts on various hardware and software. When I joined I was told that we got a free Soundcloud Solo account worth £80, but it would be worth waiting until towards the end of the course to claim this as we'd have more material by then. When I advised my tutor that Soundcloud was not on the store, I was later told that the account was no longer on offer. I have to say I learned an awful lot in that time and I'm glad enrolled on the course. However it was massively overpriced for what it was and unless that changed I couldn't recommend it. A little late to the party here but I’ve been enrolled in SAE Liverpool so I’ll say my bit.

I was enrolled in the Electronic Music Production class part time. I had been producing music on my own and had made a couple of “decent” tracks but nothing to be proud of.

I paid £2000 for a 6 month course, I had a house mate who was enrolled on a 2 year course with a possible 3rd year for a degree in Audio Engineering.

There was some decent hardware available for use but can’t say I ever really touched any of it. I used Ableton while I was there, when I used the workstations on the few occasions necessary it didn’t have the full suite. Thought that was taking the piss personally.

Never had to book studio time but as far as I could see it wasn’t difficult (however I was enrolled April to Dec).

I had one teacher constantly throughout the course who was very dedicated and I still maintain contact with. His enthusiasm was infectious and he was a good teacher. I can’t say much for the other staff however, didn’t think there was a particularly good atmosphere in the place. My house mate felt the same way.

There’s also an SAE Store where you can get discounts on various hardware and software. When I joined I was told that we got a free Soundcloud Solo account worth £80, but it would be worth waiting until towards the end of the course to claim this as we’d have more material by then. When I advised my tutor that Soundcloud was not on the store, I was later told that the account was no longer on offer.

I have to say I learned an awful lot in that time and I’m glad enrolled on the course. However it was massively overpriced for what it was and unless that changed I couldn’t recommend it.

]]> By: truthman http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-94501 truthman Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:18:07 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-94501 Long story short... THIS SCHOOL IS A COMPLETE SCAM. enjoy Long story short… THIS SCHOOL IS A COMPLETE SCAM. enjoy

]]> By: brahim http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-93049 brahim Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:08:46 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-93049 SAE DUBAI is the BIGGEST waste of money ever! Do yourself a favor and go to a real institute or uni/college! You will THANK me later I swear. SAE DUBAI is the BIGGEST waste of money ever! Do yourself a favor and go to a real institute or uni/college! You will THANK me later I swear.

]]> By: CallMeMorfar http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-88406 CallMeMorfar Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:25:19 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-88406 Hi guys, Great to read the long discussion! I am considering the BA in Digital Film-making in Singapore this year. I can see people have very mixed feelings about the SAE. I understand the risk that some schools are equipted with better teachers then others. My question is: Will the Ba from SAE get me somewhere with the knowledge we get? How advanced is this knowledge we consume? And does anyone in this forum have experience from the SAE Singapore institute? Cheers! Hi guys,
Great to read the long discussion! I am considering the BA in Digital Film-making in Singapore this year. I can see people have very mixed feelings about the SAE. I understand the risk that some schools are equipted with better teachers then others. My question is: Will the Ba from SAE get me somewhere with the knowledge we get? How advanced is this knowledge we consume? And does anyone in this forum have experience from the SAE Singapore institute?
Cheers!

]]> By: ashiq http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-87742 ashiq Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-87742 Dear Thanks for the repaly. I am from Dubai Dear Thanks for the repaly. I am from Dubai

]]> By: Aman Chopra http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-87690 Aman Chopra Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:46:02 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-87690 they teach both in local and english. they offer 2 batch always so you can choose for english one or local language whichever country :) hope that helps :) they teach both in local and english. they offer 2 batch always so you can choose for english one or local language whichever country :) hope that helps :)

]]> By: Aman Chopra http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-87689 Aman Chopra Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:43:30 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-87689 Hi there.. yes it helps and sae is well known in this industry so you dont have to worry.. just choose a good campus. where are you from ? I took admission in bangkok campus and my college will start in march. :) Hope that helps. Hi there.. yes it helps and sae is well known in this industry so you dont have to worry.. just choose a good campus. where are you from ? I took admission in bangkok campus and my college will start in march. :) Hope that helps.

]]> By: Ashiq http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-87662 Ashiq Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:09:32 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-87662 Hi I plan to do BA in Film Production in SAE institute, Does this degree accredited and does it help to go for Masters? Hi I plan to do BA in Film Production in SAE institute, Does this degree accredited and does it help to go for Masters?

]]> By: Ashiq http://www.wiretotheear.com/2008/10/25/is-learning-at-the-sae-institute-worthwhile/comment-page-6/#comment-87661 Ashiq Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:06:33 +0000 http://www.wiretotheear.com/?p=1429#comment-87661 Hi I am planning to do Ba Film Production in SAE Dubai, I want to know if this degree is accredited does it help to go for higher studies? Hi I am planning to do Ba Film Production in SAE Dubai, I want to know if this degree is accredited does it help to go for higher studies?

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