Chapter One - Art: Education and Careers

Abstract

This chapter discusses the information on art careers that can be found. Before one can pursue a career in art, as in any other calling, it is necessary to acquire the appropriate training. This is obtained at an art school; the older system of apprenticeship or training in the workshop of a master is not often followed except in some of the crafts. Thus, it is essential for the would-be artist to comply with the entrance requirements of the art school he wishes to attend. In Britain, there are few private art schools so that attention must be paid to the requirements of the public art colleges and schools that are supervised by the Minister of Education. The number of practicing artists devoted to the fine arts and not employed in commercial art and industrial design is not large. Nevertheless, there are still many artists with the courage and skill necessary to preserve their independence.