[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] BFA/MFA Vs technical training

[Elaine Luther]

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>     So other than the time and cost, what are the advantages of doing
>     a BFA or an MFA versus doing technical training (gemmology
>     included)? Do you think one's more valuable than the other, or just
>     different tracks? 

    Here we go. I shall risk offending everyone, just to help Liz. 

    A BFA is a waste of time. If you need an undergraduate degree, get it
    in something sensible, if not business, something useful. 

    An MFA is kind of an indulgence unless you want to teach as a career.
    If your goal is NOT to teach, then why spend the money? (Yes, yes
    folks, I know, years of training, etc. depends on where you go.) 

    You are asking two huge questions at once: 

    1. What training should I get? 

    2. What career do I want? 

    YOU must determine question 2 first, then I can tell you exactly
    what training to get. 

    The advantages/disadvantages of the different tracks are they
    prepare you for different careers. A trade school education will
    stand you in good stead in either industry or the artistic self
    employed route. An MFA will not help you much in the industry, and
    may hurt you. 

    Elaine

    Who has not had any coffee yet an apologies in advance for offending
    you. 

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