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Ellen Rosenthal

Retired Art Teacher
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Woodbridge, Virginia
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Aubie’s Avatar
Aubie Jul 23, 2018 1306 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 2086 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 1002 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 1005 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 993 views

Are there any good art schools?

#art #arts

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Hailey May 24, 2018 1323 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 2352 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 868 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 1566 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 2052 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 1198 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 1489 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 1555 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 4463 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 1200 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 903 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 1770 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 1774 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 2835 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 1571 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 796 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 3299 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 1320 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 1004 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 1456 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 1068 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 1582 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 1450 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 1146 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 1443 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