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Ellen Rosenthal

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Aimee’s Avatar
Aimee Aug 12, 2018 626 views

How soon after university should I apply to grad schools ?

I definitely need to save up and work a few years before going back to school, but does waiting too long affect my eligibility to grad schools ?
#art #art history #biology #grad schools

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Amelia Apr 20, 2018 773 views

What secondary schools have the best or most acclaimed Technical Theatre Design and Production department

I plan on majoring in that field, I want a school that would grow my education instead of using my education as an excuse for free labor. I have a great standing knowledge on the matter, I want to earn expertise in this field. A school that starts with their student already knowing the basics....

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Kennedy Jul 13, 2018 681 views

what are some good things for me to get involved in makeup art

Hi I am Kennedy and I am going to the 7th grade i want to know some good tips,university's,or camps for me to learn the basics of makeup art #makeup #art

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Aubie Jul 23, 2018 761 views

How much money could i earn from being an animator?

#Illustration #Animation #animator #art #animate #ineedmoney #HELP

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lakeya Jul 09, 2018 963 views

What advice would you give a student that is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts with the goal of being an Industrial Designer?

I have a passion for innovation. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts. I am combining the two because it is my goal to be an Industrial Designer. Mechanical Engineering is teaching me how and why things work the way they do. Studio Arts is my creative outlet and...

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Sebastian May 30, 2018 688 views

Do you think poor artist skills should discourage someone from pursing a career in fashion?

#artist #fashion-design #fashion #career-options

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Danielle May 31, 2018 556 views

What Do You Do When You're Stuck In A Creative Slump?

Usually I get stuck in a creative block and sometimes it's hard to get out of, I'm worried that this might affect me harshly during my college years and/or my future career. What's the best way to prevent or get out of this slump?

#career #art #college

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Makayla May 26, 2018 627 views

Are there any good art schools?

#art #arts

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Hailey May 24, 2018 831 views

What would be the most beneficial degree for teaching college level art?

#art #arthistory #art-education #masters #doctorate #fine-art #arts

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Tee May 17, 2018 981 views

Are In-progress Project Pictures Good for my Portfolio?

I’m a fine arts major that doesn’t have many works under my belt. I would like to build a portfolio for internships and art related jobs (temporary). Is it advisable to add some pages of inspiration or progress pictures of my project if I don’t have many finish art pieces?

#portfolio #art

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katie May 11, 2018 617 views

Is going to an art college even worth it?

I love art and i've already gotten accepted into Savannah College of art and design which is one of the best out there but my mom thinks it's a waste of money. Should i go for it? I want to be a art therapist or something in advertising/education #art

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Tyler May 08, 2018 945 views

When feeling discouraged, how do you find a way to motivate and inspire yourself?

I am a high school junior and a college sophomore. I have spent many hours looking at how I can transfer my college credits to other colleges and find scholarships to help pay for college. After looking at many scholarships, emailing schools, trying to find references, I feel I might not...

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Rachel May 08, 2018 1225 views

What are good ways to make money as a professional artist?

I'm studying to be an art teacher and I know that it'd hard to make it in the art world on selling your art alone, but I definitely want to make money on my art along with my job as a teacher. What are other ways to make money as an artist after earning a BFA or MFA? #art #artist #painting...

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Rachel May 07, 2018 788 views

How much money taken out for student loans is reasonable?

I'm going to school to be an art teacher, and I know I can get a job as a teacher after I graduate and start paying off my loans, but I don't know how much is too much to take out based on a teacher's salary.

#teaching #art #artist

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Alexandria Jan 16, 2018 906 views

Should I major in Entrpreneurship?

I want to sell make wall art for homes, but I don’t if I should major in visual arts or Entrepreneurship. #major #women-in-business #business #entrepreneurship #college #art #visual-arts

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David Mar 16, 2018 1070 views

What is the most difficult aspect on becoming a artist perfessonally?

After a bachelors of fine art, what is the hurdles a newly graduated artist must face? As someone who is planning to get a bachelors of fine art where should one do after college. I'm scared of the future and I have been told by my parents that becoming a professional artist is not a...

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Katelyn Jan 16, 2018 2154 views

If I want to have a career in art therapy should major in art or psychology?

I am an artist and want to a career in therapy. I am pretty excited to think that I could combine the two and be an art therapist. I don't know whether to major in art with a minor in psychology or major in psychology with a minor in art. #arttherapy #art #art-therapy #psychology...

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Crystal Jan 16, 2018 782 views

What are always to get back into something you love doing before?

I'm asking this question because I use to draw and I was always been creative. But then I stop. I would love to get back into drawing and being creative again because this is one of my majors that I want to study in #college. I also really enjoy art a lot ever since I was in grammar school. I...

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Stephanie Mar 20, 2018 656 views

As a theatre major, what do you do post graduation?

I'm studying acting, and unfortunately the odds of success after graduation can be hit or miss. What the heck do I do after I graduate? Their are many questions on how to obtain a manager, agent, publicist, lawyer. And which one is the most important. It is so easy to be taken advantage of....

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jennifer Mar 21, 2018 968 views

If my strength are reading all kinds of books and painting what types of careers or industries might fit me?

Ever since I was little I loved to read any kinds of books but really I only could get in to was fantasy and books that have action and adventure in them. As I got older i started to love painting but i have no idea what careers would best fit me? #career #career-choice #reading #painting #art

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Amber Apr 06, 2018 806 views

What are the main points to remember when designing an advertisement?

If animation doesn’t work out I would like to work with advertising. Designing logos for companies, working with banners, just so I can still have to access in my work to create. In all honesty though I don’t know a lot about advertising. I’m just wanting advice on stuff to remember if I do go...

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Emma May 21, 2016 1216 views

What Job(s) Can I Get with a Studio Art Degree?

I'm a senior in high school so I haven't exactly figured out my life yet but I know I'm going to get at least a bachelor's degree with a major in studio art. I didn't really look into what kind of jobs that i can get with this degree because I decided that i wanted to go to college at the last...

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Daeja Mar 19, 2018 937 views

How do I follow my passions with parents who don't support them?

O.k so I love drawing, the marijuana industry, and farming to my CORE! I wanna learn more about them and make a career around it but my parent won't support me if I do these things. Should I study them in secret or just do it anyway? #drawing #art #marijuana #agriculture #parenting...

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Gordon Mar 07, 2018 528 views

What career choices are available for Photography and Visual Arts Majors

I have been accepted into he Photography and Visual Arts program at Ringling School of Design. #Art School

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Callie Mar 05, 2018 1561 views

Backup Plan In Case My Dream Job Doesn't Work Out?

My backup plan is to work in computer sciences if my animating career doesn't work out. Are there any better jobs that would work with me?

#Art #animation #career #career-counseling #job

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Mackenzie Jan 14, 2018 640 views

Is it better to be an elementary teacher or high school teacher?

I love young kids, and if I were an art teacher, I would get to see kids exploring art for the first time. If I as a high school teacher, however, I would get to see a student for from 0 to 100 in their progress as a growing artist.
#art-teacher #educators #teaching

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Jenine Jan 19, 2018 570 views

If I want to be an English teacher, do I need to double major in Literature and Education track?

#Career decision#double major

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Brenda Feb 03, 2018 922 views

Should I transfer schools? [College transfer]

Hello CareerVillage community! I'm currently a college student in my second year. I'm about to complete my fourth semester at my public school, where I'm pursuing a BFA in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design. I just declared my major as Graphic Design, but the program that I am in is...

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Alexis Jan 18, 2018 672 views

How do I find internships in my field?

My college Graphic Design program requires me to have at least one internship. How do I reach out and find companies and programs with internships in my career field? #internship #graphic-design #art

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Bella Jan 18, 2018 851 views

Is it really as hard to find a well-paid career in art as it sounds?

Art is something that I enjoy, but I keep getting the impression that an artists live off ramen noodles and paint water. Concept art, graphic design, and traditional art are what interest me most. Will it be years before I get considered to join something like Marvel or Disney, or is it just...

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Hazel Jan 10, 2018 927 views

Should I become an artist or just do art on the side?

I am a ninth grader in the Bay Area and the idea of becoming a full time visual artist that relies only on the money i get from the pieces I sell has always scared me. I am also worried that if I choose to do art on the side, I might forget about it or the art process might lose its...

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Grace Jan 14, 2018 682 views

Is it worth studying something you love in college, or something that'll be beneficial for you in the workforce?

I really enjoy art and writing, I just don't think I could make a stable career out of either. I'm alright at computer science and programming, which has many job opportunities, especially since it's what everyone's turning to now, but it's not something I love or would enjoy learning. Do I...

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Mackenzie Jan 14, 2018 770 views

What are the perks to being a language teacher? Art teacher? Social studies teacher?

I know I want to be a high school teacher,but I am just trying to figure out what to specialize in. I love art, but I also love french, and history and sociology are super interesting.
#art #teaching #language-teaching #teach-history #secondary-education

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Karlyn Jan 03, 2018 655 views

What are art schools like?

It art all day long? Will I get certiacetes for my art pieces? Will I get money for art? How long can you be in art school? When can you start art school? #ART

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Zarah Jan 16, 2018 725 views

How do you get a job in a competitive work field?

I want to be a photographer and there are millions of photographers out there. How do I stand out from the rest and get people to choose me over the others? #Art #photography

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Leah Jan 16, 2018 487 views

How did you assure people that an artistic career path was viable?

I am going down a path of theatrical design and I always feel like I am being asked about my backup plan, yet no one is asking my peers this kind of question. #future #theatre #design #art

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AJ Jan 22, 2018 707 views

How long would it take to hone your drawing skills?

Hi! I'm a female 16-year-old 11th grader, and I have a big interest in character/concept designing for cartoons/videogames. How long does it usually take to master and be confident in drawing human figures and landscapes? And how difficult is it to create a new and creative concept? What...

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Emma Jan 21, 2018 506 views

I’m starting college in the fall, and am unsure what I want to major in. What’s the best way to figure out which major is right for me?

I do well in all my classes but none of them stand out to me as something I want a career in. #choosing-a-major #college-major #college

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Brian Jan 23, 2018 987 views

Does it really matter where you get your degree?

Does it make a difference to get a degree from a community college rather than a big name university? #college #college-selection #degree

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Sydney Jan 21, 2018 976 views

Making money on Etsy?

I'm thinking about starting a home business on Etsy, but don't know if it's really worth it...has anyone had experience selling on Etsy before? #etsy #entrepreneurship #small-business

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Cassidy Jan 13, 2018 2393 views

How can I kill my college interview?

I have to do an interview for a scholarship, and I am very nervous. Any advice? #interviews #interviewing-skills #advice #college-interview #scholarships #scholarship-interview #interview-questions #interview-preparation #interviewing

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Anna Jan 19, 2018 840 views

Is it easy to get a job graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

I got accepted into this school but it is too expensive but its my dream, i want to prove to my parents i can go and get a good job even though it is art school #saic #artist #art #financial-aid #money-management

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Lexi Nov 21, 2017 828 views

What can I do to improve my drawings?

I want to be a tattoo artist. Plus I think it's a good job to work in and I know a lot of people in my family who have tattoo shops. #tattoo-artist #tattoos #art #drawing

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Cambria Nov 30, 2017 848 views

What does it take to become an artist?

I really like #drawing and I'm really good at it too. #artist #artists #art #drawing-skills

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victoria Nov 23, 2017 1071 views

What should I pursue?

I've always had trouble figuring out who I wanted to be and am always changing what it is that I really want to do. One reason why its so difficult is because I've never found anything that incorporates all my skills and passions because they're just so diverse. To give a bit more insight I...

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kevin May 14, 2016 1235 views

Does a knack of painting provide me with any potential job opportunities.

I love art and want to make painting my profession. #artists #art #painting #fine-art #college #career

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Ella Oct 30, 2016 820 views

What's the best balance between what you enjoy and what makes money?

I want to do what I love, but I also want to be able to make a living. Tips on how to achieve both of those things? #science #music #art #money #careers

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Leah Nov 14, 2017 959 views

I'm Very Good At Art And Await To Become A Professional. Any advice?

When I was 8-years-old I had to enter a picture or painting in an art contest. After a few days I had finished a picture of my cat, Catniss(I had a chose of 8 other cats but I went with her). My mom told me it looked exactly like her. I asked other people too if it looked like a real cat and...

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Emily Sep 01, 2017 910 views

What should I do after high school/ college?

I have no idea what I want to do for a career. I am interested in many things and I have had a couple ideas, but when I think about it, it is not something I want to do my whole life. I love math, anatomy/physiology, and art. Right now I am most interested in nursing, but I'm not 100% sure that...

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Noah Sep 01, 2017 690 views

If Im going to apply to art colleges, should I focus more on my art portfolio or taking and retaking my SAT and ACT?

#art #portfolio-management #sat