Degrees in the Arts: How to help creative students find, apply for, and get into schools that will set them up for professional success
with Carrie Patterson
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Degrees in the Arts: How to help creative students find, apply for, and get into schools that will set them up for professional success
College is a significant investment…we can all agree on that. It’s common for parents to worry about whether or not there will be a good return on their investment. And it’s easy to justify college if your kid wants to be an engineer. But what if they’re creative? What if they’re into the arts? What do you do as a parent when you’re in that situation? That’s what we talk about in this interview with Carrie Patterson, a professional artist, (who is actually making money in art), professor of art at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and an educational consultant specializing in helping students figure out how to get into art school, and what to do once they get there, so they can translate that degree into a successful career. Join us to learn…
- The biggest myths and misconceptions about art school
- Some surprisingly common careers that students with art degrees pursue
- Why being an artist doesn’t mean you have to be starving
- What students who are interested in art can do outside of school to develop their skills during middle and high school
- The practical skills that come from preparing for and applying to art school, and how those translate into life skills
- The different types of art schools, and which might be the best fit for your teen
- Tips for making an art portfolio that stands out from the crowd, including examples of what you should include
- How early you should get started on your portfolio
About Your Speaker
Carrie Patterson
Carrie Patterson, a Professor of Art at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is an outstanding and substantial advocate for the arts + education. With over two decades of teaching experience at the college level, she engages diverse audiences with an outpouring of insight and energy. In addition to being a professional working artist and professor, she is author to the course How to See produced by The Great Courses, and founded the company theyellowline.co, delivering at home art lessons to aspiring artists.
In her arts training, career choices, and professional development, Carrie has developed a broad understanding of the academic art system and approaches the art world and creative fields from a comprehensive perspective. Carrie’s guidance for all of her students is rooted in inclusivity. As a mentor to high school and college students, Carrie’s approach is non-judgmental, future-focused, and prioritizes a personalized experience for each individual that helps them identify and achieve their goals. She devoted to advancing the careers of her students.
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