In an article on the web-site of the Columbia College Chicago, composers Miriam Cutler and Kubliay Uner explain how they prepare students for the industy. Cutler who as Kubilay mentions is the "queen of documentaries" is the first documentary focused composer in the program. 

 Both composer stress how essetial it is for students to not only understand the theoretic approach of composing, but also the importance of practicle engagement. For more information continue here.