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Should I go to art school, or should I take classes on the particular things I need to get better at? What are the pros and cons of each, not taking in account the money?

>> No.2912760

artschools give you a better opportunity to make connections,thats about it . if you're not a total retard and have an ability to use common sense you can teach yourself everything you need for free online

>> No.2912762

>>2912760
What about finding a job without a degree? Is it any different?

>> No.2912763
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2912763

Take classes. Don't be afraid to spend a few thousand dollars on guided education, but don't be a retard and go to a $50,000 a year art school and think that you're going to make it out alive unlike 80+% of your peers.

>> No.2912767

ideally artschools give you a good working environment and you have instant access to feedback from more experienced artists,
on the negative side, the school can turn out be not what you wanted, teachers suck or you're forced to do work you have no interest in causing you to start hating art and life in general . this happened to one person i know, she almost ended up killing herself cause of stress. I'd say do some good research before applying to any school

>> No.2912768

>>2912763
Jokes on you, I'm taking fours years just to prove you wrong.

>> No.2912769

>>2912762
Degree does nothing for you, in art industry all that matters is your portfolio and communication skills

>> No.2912779

Thank, anons. Even if some information is mostly US-centric, I'm still learning a lot. I'm doing lots of research and don't know if art school is what I want or need, but the idea of not going is still scary.
They say art school helps you get connections. What are other ways of doing that?

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2912792

>>2912768
>my personal anecdote will surely disprove this data and the anecdotes of tens of thousands of others

I'm afraid that's not how it works

>>2912779
Make a portfolio, friend artists on facebook, talk to people, draw constantly.

>> No.2913182

>>2912752
Get a simple not to mentally demanding job too keep the lights on. Hustle when not at work improving your craft. As mentioned there are brilliant resources scattered all over the net. Degree means nothing, your results (portfolio) does.

>> No.2913243

University is good for professions that need significant rigour e.g doctors, lawyers, engineers because employers rely on that sort of certification

The internet is the single biggest threat to the academic establishment and they know that. Do online courses, follow decent tutorials and so on. You'll get there eventually.

>> No.2913897

>>2912769
this

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2913912

I took a single painting course in college and the professor had a stroke halfway through the semester. I've since become a full-time oil painter and have learned everything on my own. I am struggling to make money selling my work, but my paintings are still well-liked in my community. I don't consider them amazing, but I've definitely gotten much better at painting just by working.

>> No.2913934

>>2913243
Any online courses you'd reccommend?

>>2913912
It's great, anon. Thanks for your input. I learned how to use many mediums (digital, pencil, watercolors) on my own, but I still feel insecure over just doing the thing, you know?