[Jewelry making - Article 00401] - Re: [Orchid] BFA/MFA Vs technical training

[Elaine Luther]

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>     I got the impression from the two events that I would either be
>     preparing myself for an artistic, independent track, or a business
>     & industry type track. 

    Yup. That's true. 

    I suppose money is an object? It usually is. 

    BFA's are a waste of time. 

    Do you have a BA already? 

    Go to trade school, then get your MFA if you still want to. 

    And don't set yourself up for a career you know you'll hate. 

Elaine

Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com (TM)
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay
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