Is a Fine Art Degree right for YOU? A Complete Guide

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If anyone is wondering who I am, I’m a graduate from University of the Arts London (I did a Painting BA at Wimbledon, graduated in 2018) and I’m here to simply communicate as much useful information as I can to the masses and document my career as an artist. I try my best to speak about only what I know of and a thank you to all those supporting the channel so far, it has literally been built mostly from the interactions with the YouTube community.

Feel free to comment down below or message me on Instagram about any of my content, I’m all ears to both positive and negative criticism so don’t shy away! As I said above this channel is built from my interaction with everyone, SO KEEP THOSE COMMENTS AND MESSAGES COMING!

My current equipment -

Panda Clip on Microphone
Winsor and Newton Artist Quality Oil Paint (For my paintings you see in the videos)

My Social Media (DM me for any questions, commissions or enquiries about my work)

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(Other social media may be coming soon)

[nicoletrasmanasllosis]

I love that you say, "It's okay to feel lost when you're young." 😞 Thank you :>

[kleefairy]

I've been watching this video from time to time just so I know I'm sure that shifting from a pre-med degree to a fine arts degree will be a good decision. And so far, I'm quite optimistic about a creative career. I appreciate the guide a lot.

[ejsbxbeiaskd]

Thank you! Currently having a big re-evaluation of what degree I want to study - I'm worried about my financial and career prospects if I study art... I am pretty terrified rn, but this managed to calm me down a little.

[harperlynn]

I currently go to community college because I wasn't ready to go to a uni right after high school. I've painted as long as I remember, art is always something that comes natural to me but I never thought I could actually pursue. For the longest time I pushed myself into a science direction because it felt more stable and I denied myself the opportunity to grow as an artist. I've met lots of people who have inspired me to focus on painting once more, but as a community college student who wishes to transfer to a university sooner rather than later, it's really difficult deciding where I should go when I don't even have a good idea of what I know I for sure want to do. I envy my friends who can commit themselves to art without feeling reserved, and it's not like there's anyone stopping me from being like them... it's just if I chose to focus on something, I must commit myself to it and this world is so harsh on artists I can't help but feel reluctant. I'm young, I know technically there's time but even still I feel like I need to know what I want right this moment. This was a nice and helpful video, definitely gonna come back to it every now and then.

[cheriesspacecraft]

Yep! It's always about what to expect and the direction of personal development. thanks for this nice guide!

[dutchiestudio]

i was ready for u to be sponsored by skillshare when you mentioned it😂

[princessleai]

thank you for this, im going to start classes in aug '24. at least i have questions to ask my advisor to help me chose the correct path:)

[mominaijaz]

Your voice is so soothing, video was super helpful too <33

[joyceafonso]

I’m starting at CSM this year in September and your videos have been extremely helpful!

[anjalisingh-bhgi]

that must have been disappointing, to go to the tp uni for painting and realise that no one's going to teach/build the foundation of techniques.. i believe that to reach the freedom in technique you need to first master the traditional technique.

[DontCallMeSpice]

What is the difference between Fine art degree and art degree?

[sangeethputhoorjose]

I get more clarity now listening to the key aspects you have mentioned for an art career. Thanks a lot.

[Okayletsg]

Thank you for the help, you have made me feel more secure and self assured in my path. Turned off Adblock for your channel lol

[unisangalaxystudio]

Am not sure if I should get a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art Studies as a person who just wants to learn animation. Like 2D and maybe 3D
in my channel I display many forms of 2D media, , most where all self taught. I wanted to see if BA will improve my skills so I could work in Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon or Crunchyroll.
But I don't care for Photography, Ceramics, Glass or Painting. Don't want to waste time like what community college did where I got my associate's degree and it's useless.

[poflaco]

thanks for this video, now i have a idea what i have to do, you are the best

[kingvelk]

Thank you for this video, it's very informative to an insight of a fine art degree. I'm currently in year 13 getting ready to do my A Level exams. I do DT product design, computer science and maths. Initially i wanted to do robotics or engineering but this year i have a sudden realisation that i want to head to a creative direction instead of engineering and feel that it would be ideal for me as i always enjoy drawing and my DT coursework stands out from my other subjects due to its creative aspects such as sketch work and modelling.

Therefore i'm applying to an art and design foundation where i can try a range of courses out before making an informed decision. Fine art seems like a course for me but i'm just concerned about the career prospects. I might also lean towards 3d design, i will have to find out.

[gavine]

“Here is my awkward goodbye” 😂I love this guy

[gavansaju]

When i got admission for bfa, my parents forced me to do bba instead, now im lost worked and travelled with wrong tribe and people whom runs behind money. The demotivating opinions from home made me confused and created an art block, even now im freaking confused to choose a path while pursuing my masters towards right or left, my brain says go for a stable career and go for ur sub passions oriented course but my heart says go to sharpen and learn the skills

[ifuseekamyz]

Last year I dropped out of Goldsmiths Fine Art and History of Art BA because of a lack of structure and the course just wasn't very good (and covid). I wondered if you knew of any interdisciplinary art courses or art courses with a little more structure with maybe specific classes (even if they are academic). I can't decide whether to try to do a practical course again or a more theory based liberal arts course and try to do arts on the side?? Or if you know of any that blend the two???

[anonymouslyknownravegirl]

Im an artist no doubt, I was thinking about taking the fine arts degree but I’m also interested in medical degree