Preparing For A Career In The Arts

Some people say that a career in the arts is not profitable; however, this is not true. Many writers, actors, artists, dancers and so forth are successfully pursuing their dreams every day. Reaching these levels of achievement, though, requires hard work and dedication.

Picking an Area of Study

The "arts" should not all be lumped together in one category. As other subjects and fields of study, each branch is its own unique discipline. During freshmen and sophomore year, use some elective credits to dabble in the various fields. By the time you have to pick a major, you'll have learned a little bit more about what you truly like.

Selecting a Degree Program

Once you decide what it is that you want to do, find out the requirements for that position. Read through the requirements to see if you will need a bachelor of arts or a master of arts to be considered for the position. It's important to do this early because some schools offer five year masters programs. In your senior year of the undergraduate program, you'll start taking classes for your masters degree, thereby allowing you to finish the program at a quicker rate than individuals who take the traditional four years of undergrad and two years of graduate school route.

Internship Opportunities

While you're still in school, accept internship opportunities over the summer or during the semester. Some degree programs will require that you have an internship. However, even if your program doesn't, it's a wise decision to get your foot in the door. Look into local theatres, publishing companies, art galleries, film production studios and so forth to see if they have any internship openings. In addition to gaining the experience that you need, some companies are willing to hire their top interns after they have finished their degree programs.

Take All Opportunities

As mentioned earlier, there is somewhat of a stigma attached to the field of arts. It's possible to earn money, but it is a tough field. Therefore, you must be willing to take the opportunities that are presented to you. You might start out at the bottom, but, chances are, you aren't going to stay there forever.

Preparing for a career in the arts is an undertaking that requires as much effort and participation as any other field. Even if people sneer at your dreams, remember that there are just as many people who have already made their goals happen.


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Jim Cantrell is a lifestyle blogger who blogs on a wide variety of topics including geekery, technology and education. His style of writing is ecclectic and varied. If you want to know more about college education, visit http://www.bond.edu.au/degrees-and-courses/index.htm and read about our fields of study that can help you achieve a successful career.


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