Deciding to study art in college is an important step in the development of an artist. There are several things to consider when deciding where to study visual art.
What I do as an a portfolio coach and college counselor is assist artists prepare the best portfolio possible to meet application requirements and assist through the often challenging maze of college selection.
7 Questions To Consider When Deciding To Study Art in College:
1) What type of art do you wish to study?
There are four main categories of artistic study, each offering several choices:
Fine Arts- drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, glass, ceramics, performance art/new genres
Design - graphic design, industrial design, illustration, studio or fashion photography, textiles/fibers
Moving Image - film/video, animation, motion graphics
Architecture - architecture, interior design/architecture, landscape architecture
2) Which type of college best fits your artistic and academic needs?
A college of art (art school) liberal arts college, or university
3) Are you prepared to create a portfolio?
4) What type of degree do you wish to pursue?
BA, BFA, B Arch, BS
5) What geographic preferences do you have?
6) How important is financial aid in your college selection?
7) What do you want to do professionally when you complete your degree?
I help students answer these questions and formulate this information into creating a college list for them to consider. Even if students can not yet answer all of these questions, I can help them prepare for college success.