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Fine Arts Graduate Degrees Are In … Again
DR. BLAKE STEPHENS is a practicing artist, painter and author. He holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of British Columbia and lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Remember the 1960s when students flocked to painting classes and basket weaving? Now, students are entering graduate school for degrees in art, primed to make waves when they leave. Degrees in humanities, especially in fine arts and studio, are in vogue once more. Arts departments across North America are becoming known for cranking out critical thinkers, graduates who are trained to think outside the box. These people are finding work in corporations that value seeing things differently.
How to Choose from the Spectrum of Art Colleges
Art schools can vary hugely – tiny or gigantic, traditional or progressive, inexpensive or pricey. You should try to select a school that meets your needs and fits well with your personality and learning style. Here are some important things to keep in mind when considering the hundreds of programs available. If it feels overwhelming, don't worry! Remember that the process of picking a school can be fun, and is a great opportunity to discover what exactly you are looking for in your art career.
Accreditation and Art Colleges: An Important Combination
There is no national governing body that oversees all postsecondary educational institutions in the United States. As a result, the quality and character of schools varies widely. Accreditation is one way to even out the playing field, evaluating all programs against one standardized, objective set of criteria, and thereby allowing you to ensure you get a quality education.
You Don't Have to Starve to be an Artist! 150 Funding Ideas
Here we've compiled 150 scholarships specifically for art majors, whether your major is in music, writing, visual arts, performing arts, or theater. Furthermore, there are thousands of general scholarships available to all students, which you as an art student may be eligible for as well. So aspiring artists rejoice: there is an alternative to debt!