09-06-2016, 03:29 PM
Art schools can definately be an issue. Many are unaccredited and don't offer anything in the way of core academics. They are closer to being trade schools, than colleges. While some are extremely good (Ringling School of the Art, and Savannah College of Art and Design, are two that come to mind), others are nothing more than profit centers (the art institute falls squarely into that definition).
The good ones definitely serve a purpose, but overall the field is sketchy. when I worked in my districts art academy, we tried to guide students to reputable places. Still it was hard as places like the Art Institute has recruiting down to a fine science. They will say whatever a student/parent wants to hear in order to get the signature on the contract.
The good ones definitely serve a purpose, but overall the field is sketchy. when I worked in my districts art academy, we tried to guide students to reputable places. Still it was hard as places like the Art Institute has recruiting down to a fine science. They will say whatever a student/parent wants to hear in order to get the signature on the contract.