MY ART SCHOOL EXPERIENCE | PROS AND CONS - Public or Private? Art School or University?
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I hope this video helps some of you who are having a hard time deciding what sort of art education you should pursue, if you want to pursue art education! I have been to both a public general education university and a private / for profit art school, so hopefully my advice is able to give you some insight and perspective when making your decision! Is art school worth it? Should you go to art school? These are all questions you have to ask yourself, so hopefully my art school experience can help! Schools like Calarts and RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) can be great, but may not offer what you are looking for, and a public university may be a better fit, or vice versa!
The schools I went to were:
CSU - Colorado State University
RMCAD - Rocky Mountain College of Arts and Design
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A lot of people don't understand how stressful it can be to actually have a career as an artist
There are plenty of jobs for artists. Concept artist, muralist, product designer, faux painter, prop artist, scene painter, digital painter, VFX (visual effects) artist, fashion designer, ceramicist (designing dinnerware, bathroom sinks, commodes), glass artist, jewelry designer, production artist, wedding photographer, film photographer, comic book artist, animator, 3D animator, CAD artist, graphic designer, cartoonist, illustrator, print-maker, tattoo artist, medical Illustrator, forensic artist, technical artist, industrial designer, metal worker, woodworker/cabinet-maker, sign-maker, freelance artist/illustrator, community arts worker, environmental design artist, model maker, museum/gallery curator, set designer, user experience designer, motion graphic designer, creative services director, art director, interaction designer, user interface designer, interior designer, design director, creative director, textile designer, video producer, exhibit designer, digital designer, film/video editor, photo retoucher, videographer, painter, sculptor, foundry worker, kitchen designer, art teacher, arts administrator, gallerist, app designer.
You just have to be creative, have hustle, and an excellent portfolio. Your portfolio will show any potential employers what you are capable of, so make sure it's a good one.
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This was so interesting. I'm in the UK so it's very different here! Also I laughed so hard when you said 'art schools can be sketchy'! Was the pun intended or a happy accident! Either way, awesome video!
Really don’t know what I want to do. I make good grades in classes and I feel like all the hours I spent studying to maintain As in my courses will go to waste if I apply to art schools or try to get an education in art. At the same time, I can’t find any occupation I could see myself being happy in apart from being an artist...
+Minty Bliss good grades are important for art school as well! Sounds like a general University might be a good bet for you as if you change your mind you can easily change your major, something else I should have mentioned!
HulloAlice thank you so much! I’ll probably end up doing that, and there was a university I had my eye on that was nearby :D
Imagine you will spend at least 8 hours a day at work for almost rest of your life...so you should choose something that you will enjoy :) You can also combine art with something else if you like it.
Same, I try to study to impress people,but it feels like I'll never use my education because I intend to go into art.
though I'm just a middle schooler, I still found this video very interesting, what i think I'll do some day is be a doctor and part time artist
Doctors don’t really have any time for family at all let alone being artists. I used to think that way but came to the realization that it isn’t possible, thankfully that happened before it was too late
What are you up to these days? Have you graduated yet?
For the stability problem, Art is tricky to pursue, but that is why I'll have 2 jobs. I'll do art as one, but if I can't think of something to draw, I'll go write some books, which I also like to do. I'll also have TH-cam to advertise my stuff if it is still around when I grow up!!
Melissa Goodell I have that same idea! 😊
I thought there wasn’t even an art school in my state but I found out there’s one literally 5 minutes down the road from me AND I AM SHOOK
If art is something that you really really want to do because makes you happy and you can’t think in anything else please DO IT, i spent the last 3 years denied what I really wanted to do with my life, I spent five months studying psychology and even I get excellent grades it wasn’t for me, then I was studying audiovisual arts (cinema) and I hate it, wasn’t the kind of art I wanna to do. Imagine living that confusion and bullshit situation with my parents and with myself and in the same time I spend hours and COMPLETE DAYS painting and making art, that was the moment I knew that I want to do this for the rest of my life no matter if I have success or not, I live so many years worried about money and safe jobs and I didn’t see the truth until 5 months ago and next year I’m gonna start art school in two colleges, one to study History Of Art and the other one just plastic arts wich means all kind of expression of art in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️ follow your dreams and your heart💕💕💕💕 love you Alice✌🏻
Oh and both are public schools so🤗
dear I have a whole bachelors degree in psychology and now I'm pursuing art lol
Personally I don't believe that art school would be for me, BUT I wanna go because I want to go into graphic design. I don't like digital art but at the same time I don't HATE it. I could see myself in it.
icon for hire x flyleaf I want to go into culinary arts to be a baker
Thank you so much for this! I'm a few years away from college, and I really don't have money for a designated art school. Even though the idea of going to a place where art is the main focus still sounds really appealing, this video has made me more open to my other (and more realistic) options.
Thanks for posting this! It was interesting to hear about your experiences in two sides of college. I wanted to comment on something you said about wanting to look good on your resume with an impressive college: this is something that I have never needed in the animation industry specifically. Nobody ever asks where I went to school. So if someone is looking to work in a trade field like animation, film, etc, then it won't carry much if any clout.
In those fields (at least in my experience having worked at three studios now) it's the portfolio and reel that gets you the job. I've known high schoolers who got jobs in animation based on their art alone. It can happen!
I didn't know where I wanted to go to but now I decided to go to public school. Thank you so muuuuuch!
Thank you Alice for making this video. I’ve been struggling with choosing whether to listen to my heart or my parents and to be honest you’ve helped me decide. I’ve decided to get me bachelors at a public school and my major at a private one/
As someone who just graduated from a dedicated art school, you hit a lot of good points, alice! I do have one to add though!
- Look up reviews from or talk to students of that particular school, for the dedicated art schools. I personally had some issues with the teaching style from mine (computer animation degree btw). For me, it seemed like I wasn't getting my information from the teachers, but rather from the internet itself. We would be given an assignment, and left with tutorials made sometimes by instructors, sometimes other people non affiliated with the college. It just felt like the teachers didn't have any time to keep up with their students. Had I known how this particular college operated, I would have gone to a different one where things were more hands on.
Omg! I’m one of the first commenters! Just wanna say, love you Alice! Keep doing what you love!!
I also love you, and your AMAZING art!
I'll be graduating next year, so these tips are really helpful! I'm still deciding whether I want to major in Psychology, Language Arts (Writing), or art, because on one hand I love to learn how people function and on the other hand I kinda want to write my own books and illustrate them...
What the HECK you're literally me I can't believe itttttttttt
sugar. tears that’s literally me minus the writing part holy crap
Oh man gawshh I totally forgot about this! FUN.
dani bear wait I’m curious what did you end up choosing
Yeah, I ended up choosing an English major with a minor in art. English seems like it has more career opportunities but yeah, it's pretty solid! I still want to take some psychology class though.
Thanks for information! Even though I am far from college I am still interested in pursuing art😄
I think that your last thought about working hard was the most insightful. thanks
HulloAlice!! Love you who thinks she is the best!!! =)
PERFECT. Need this!
I'm graduating from high school next year and I really needed this video ❤️
It is always very interesting topic! Thanks for sharing, your videos are great
g’day from an aussie artist! thanks for the great advice, it really helped.
Both the schools ive been in between. Excited to watch the rest of the video.
I absolutely love art! But as you said, there isn’t much stability in that area. I think I would want to have a major in something art related. I was also thinking about having a major in engineering. I consider myself good at Math and engineers earn a lot of money. There are also a lot more jobs in engineering. I would then minor in art or just leave it as a hobby. I am only a freshman in high school right now and I know I still have 4 years to decide. I just don’t know what to do!!
Thank you so much for knowledge :-)
It's weird to me that in other countries the competition to get into a privat school is bigger than for public school. You're literally paying a big amout of money to get taught. In Germany everyone wants to go to the public ones because they have a better reputation, cost a lot less and are just as focused on art. It's actually easier to get into a private school because they take in more students and you're *paying* to be there.
Funny how the concept is all switched up.
OMG! CSU! CSU!!! Sorry, I'm a Colorado girl all the waaaaaaaay!😘
Please for anyone looking for art colleges do not go to SCAD, if you're worried about your mental health DO NOT GO.
I either want to be a comic artist (like only small issues or variant covers) or a concept artist
nahgem I’m interested in both too! Though I think I’m leaning more towards illustration/comics art
Really nice video!! :) now I've got a few ideas for the future thank you ;)
Thank you. I really needed this. I’m only ten years old but I’m thinking about art school. I’ve loved art my hole life and I’m pretty good at it. Thank you very much. Bye!!!!!
Seems like it would be a great idea to do what you did-- attend a public university, then a private art school.
Idk why im watching this (i have been at a public school for 2 years LOL) but i dont regret it, it is just as valid as going to a private school
When I'm in class I want draw but it's hours until I get to art class
Omg thankyouthankyouthankyou. Im in grade 9 and im really thinking about if i should go to an art school or general. But STILL im worried about how i can make money from this ;-;
Well I'm not on either sides 'cause y'know it sometimes is amazing and nice but sometimes really bad and irritating.....to go to art school....
Whatever, these are amazing tips Alice.....Love it..😍😍😍
This was interesting because I’m debating between RMCAD and Colorado State
Personally? I would choose CSU
YES RAMS! are u from Colorado bc if u are then wow I've never seen someone so successful in art from Colorado I love ur art!
Very good video, thank you!
I love art but i love horses and others animals i really want to be a vet
Rylee King holy crap me too! I love drawing and would like to sell my art one day as a living but at the same time I want to be a vet because I love animals so much :]
Sameeeeeeeeeee! I love animals so much.💟
Catalina :D a concept: doing an art career in drawing animal protraits
Same
Excellent video!
Love u alice Upload more plz btw thnx to u now i take risks and draw humans and colour them with water colours and when i make bad art i always think if i hadn't drew this there wouldn't bè good art
Fith like!!!! love u Alice!!!!!❤️💛💚💙💜🖤🎉🎉🌈🌈😍😊
What was it like to become a 3d animator through college?
very good video!
How did you honestly feel about RMCAD in specific? Looking at going there (online, have too since I’m military). Really would love some incite because reviews online are everywhere.
It's a decent school, but you'll get out of it what you put into it. It's a for profit school. If you want to coast by, you can. There are plenty of people who graduated from that school who do not have the skills to be a professional artist, and they still passed and graduated just fine. If you push yourself, if you challenge yourself, and if you're willing to put in work, you'll get out of it what you put in - the classes are good, the online learning system is intuitive and easy, and I've had great experiences with a lot of the professors there, especially in the animation and video game department. I'm not going to pretend it will push you as much as a place like Pratt, Calarts, or SCAD but I would absolutely recommend it over a place like the Art Institutes. I know some people did have quite a few issues with financial aid, I personally didn't have any problems. I'd rate it a "semi-decent school," - not the best, but not the worst.
I keep getting texts form RMCAD and I have no idea why lol. I would be interested if I didn’t already live in an area right next to a college with an art education program. I did actually want to go to CSU but out of state tuition would probably be a bit too much for me. And I had shit grades in high school so I don’t think I’d even get in haha
I’m in 6th grade so I’m 12
Can u plz do a video on how it is to have a career as an artist 💛
Ok, this is random, but your hair looks a bit different. Did you dye it? It looks awesome. This video is great, but I kinda have a dilemma. I love to write, act, and draw (not necessarily in that order). But I also do really great at schools and am taking HCC (or AP or APP, the acronym keeps changing). And... I just love doing a bunch of stuff, ok? Very conflicted artist over here
Never thought I'd see a youtuber that went to RMCAD too.
NATA5 I’m really late, but how is RMCAD? I’m interested in the online animation degree there
Mass Art in Boston is the only publicly funded art school in the US.
+Marissa Swinghammer ooh interesting! Thanks for the info!
Super useful
What do you think about SCAD?(Savannah College of Arts and Design)
Want to go to Baruch for my bfa then Pratt for my masters in Art Therapy, thoughts?
Hey I went to RMCAD too and really hated the school, they were always so disorganized and the teachers weren't great. At least the ones I had. I dropped out and am doing great!
Hi Julia. I'm actually learning more about potentially going to RMCAD. Would you be willing to connect about your experience? I know you posted this a while ago.
@@danielayoung85 hi Daniela! Yes haha I don't remember even making this comment. Apparently I was still salty about the experience. To be honest some of that was on me, and I wouldn't be quite as harsh now. but yes the school wasn't the best 6 years ago. It may have improved! And it depends on where you're starting from and what career you want to pursue. There's better options for fine art, but maybe the more specific degrees where you really need a degree are worth it. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!
@@juliarobinson4825 Thanks so much Julia! I actually got my Bachelor and Master degrees a while ago and am looking to change careers and pursue interior design. The program is 1 of 2 in Colorado accredited by the council of interior design accreditation (the other is CSU) but I keep reading about peoples' terrible experiences and cautions in going to a for-profit school. I want to make an informed decision but there's not much choice in Colorado.
@@danielayoung85 me too! I am looking at their Fashion Design program. And specifically online as I am a non-trad student. There are not many options for an actual design degree let alone in an online format. And the for-profit and bad reviews are starting to get to me 🤦🏻♀️ I don’t know what to do.
The interior design program is actually what caused me to look at the school to begin with!
@@katie7150 Hey Katie! Any chance you want to connect and compare notes?
12:05 you said "hella". are you from the bay?
Good Video XD
Private is so worth it. the top 7 art schools I mean. Stay away from conceptual contemporary fine art, so not worth it these days.
Go Ramss😉💕
+windsoverthesunset Rams for life!!!
Hello! I know this video is an older one, but I’m currently attending RMCAD and I’m very insecure about my decision based on all the bad reviews I’ve read. I know this is a highly big request, but could you explain in a video or a comment as to what you truly think of RMCAD?
What’s wrong with it?
about to graduate from public university with a bachelor of arts in studio art with a minor in marketing and certificate in advertising. I don't know if you've answer this question, but what has your experience been with gaining two bachelor's degrees, like how was the process of getting into another school with classes being transferred over, were you able to complete your degree faster because of classes you did already?
+Cydney Bianca yeah it was lots faster! 2 years instead of 4 :) pretty much all my prereqs we're covered so I mostly just took my animation classes and like one figure drawing class basically
awesome! thank you so much :)
i have a project for avid about a college im interested in and i wanna have a major in graphic design or something like that kaopapa this is c r a z y
This is good for me to know in 10 years lol
Does anyone know what jobs u can get with Fine Art?
Kinda confused, I'm currently doing Fine Art GCSE, but I'm not sure what jobs you can get... There are so many artists and there really isn't any money in it, so I hv no idea what to do???
There are plenty of jobs for artists. Concept artist, muralist, product designer, faux painter, prop artist, scene painter, digital painter, VFX (visual effects) artist, fashion designer, ceramicist (designing dinnerware, bathroom sinks, commodes), glass artist, jewelry designer, production artist, wedding photographer, film photographer, comic book artist, animator, 3D animator, CAD artist, graphic designer, cartoonist, illustrator, print-maker, tattoo artist, medical Illustrator, forensic artist, technical artist, industrial designer, metal worker, woodworker/cabinet-maker, sign-maker, freelance artist/illustrator, community arts worker, environmental design artist, model maker, museum/gallery curator, set designer, user experience designer, motion graphic designer, creative services director, art director, interaction designer, user interface designer, interior designer, design director, creative director, textile designer, video producer, exhibit designer, digital designer, film/video editor, photo retoucher, videographer, painter, sculptor, foundry worker, kitchen designer, art teacher, arts administrator, gallerist, app designer.
You just have to be creative, have hustle, and an excellent portfolio. Your portfolio will show any potential employers what you are capable of, so make sure it's a good one.
As a socialist I'm against privatization. This was really helpful Alice I'm gonna stick with public schools cus I'm already in debt for the rest of my life. Its not right to restrict all those resources to people who can afford it.
Art school: Huge waste of money.
I disagree :)