It is considered that generation Y is the generation with the most creative minds. Thus, millennials tend to express themselves through various forms, such as Art and Design.
Degrees in Art and Design aim to empower students to use art as a tool for self-expression. This degree is designed to develop visual perception as well as visual literacy. As a result, students gain practical skills in order to turn their imaginative ideas into reality.
Unlike many programmes, Art and Design courses improve students’ attention to detail, creative thinking, and freedom in the decision-making process.
Art and Design is a competitive industry. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to be equipped with the necessary skills to have higher chances of being employed in this field.
In general, graduates from this degree have a wide range of employment options once they finish their studies. The advantage of an Art and Design course is that you are highly employable for other industries too – there are numerous courses that would help to develop specialised skills for specific careers.
Some particular job areas include – apart from being an artist – community worker, fashion designer, graphic designer, illustrator, advertising executive, and multimedia worker. Many Art and Design graduates find themselves using their skills in marketing, media, or even teaching.
Art and Design degrees are part of Bachelor of Art (BA) Degrees. Courses’ structure and length depend on what type of programme you choose to study and the country where you choose to study. Usually, Art and Design courses are a three-year commitment, although there are countries – like the USA – where you need to study for at least four years.
The most remarkable aspect about this degree is that it emphasises the practical knowledge. Courses are often taught in studios, as a form of workshops. Additionally, students are assessed based on their portfolios of work, which may be exhibited to the public.
Pros:
1. The Project Launchbox which is a technology package included in tuition with relevant software and hardware related to your major! Kudos to Full Sail for providing a technology scholarship for students to remove this cost from your tuition bill.
2. High-quality education: I found education here at Full Sail does prepare you for the soft skills and technical aspects of the job; In just my third course, I found that their curriculums are progressive and prep you from Day 1 for an interview without sacrificing the student’s true character and personality; Way to go Full Sail!
3. Engaging students and faculty: From official Facebook and Twitch groups to top-notch faculty who are willing to answer and provide live examples and simplify readings, I am intrigued by how responsive everyone has been to my questions including the financial aid and student affairs staff! If you need anything or have any questions, pick up the phone or drop by and they are happy to help!
Cons:
1. They should partner with more organizations to provide scholarships and grants that are relevant to the student’s course of study and internships for better job prospects. For example, the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship program, which offers a partnership with online schools, the AmeriCorps Segal Awards, Teach Grant, and so on.
2. Financial aid could offer remote work opportunities for work-study eligible applicants since it is an online university as well as on campus.
3. Students should get all the available licenses to learn the advanced features of Canva, Linkedin Premium, Lynda, etc. I would have loved more courses in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce, etc so I am having to play around with it on my own. It should be included for free with what we are paying in tuition here.
Overall, I say great university, but you still need to do more legwork as a student. I highly recommend volunteering or receiving a stipend as a volunteer or intern to get your foot in the door in addition to what credentials are required for your major to land a better-than-average job!
View moreI enjoyed obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Film Production from Full Sail University. What I enjoyed most was its online program where I learned via recorded lectures and self-paced curriculum. The selling point of this university is its accelerated program in which you can obtain a Bachelors Degree in less time.
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