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Art and Design Schools

Choosing an Art School

When selecting an art school, you need to first consider what you will want to do with the art you learn.

Interested in art as a hobby? Consider a certificate program. Want to work in animation? You'll want to look at a bachelor degree program.

Once you know what sort of degree or program you're seeking, consider the following:

School Strengths

Like people, art programs have different strengths. One school might be known for its strong program in painting or illustration, another for industrial design. If you know which area of art you want to pursue, do a little research -- talk to alumni, join organizations in the discipline, and visit the school itself to meet faculty and students.

Equipment

Equipment is also very important to you as an art student. The school you choose should have a variety of up-to-date equipment so you can hone your craft, with the knowledge that your skills won't be outdated the moment you graduate.

Faculty

This seems obvious, but consider faculty as well. Is working with renowned artists who have made significant contributions to the industry an important factor for you, or do you prefer to learn from someone who is less renowned, but perhaps more available?

Once you've considered all these factors, get more information from the schools directly so you can contrast and compare the pricing, faculty, and strengths of each.  

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