"Formal Training Required"
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- ********0
if you went to school youd be much much better than you already are. find a place where they have real one on one teachers. keep freelancing
- ********0
i do Rand
i am thinking about going back to school. at my age its gonna be tough
but i still want learn more.
think this way neon
if you could achive what you have with out training, think what you can do with it. tkae your time.
- neonbeige0
so, does anyone have any advice in terms of undergrad vs. grad? It seems like undergrad would be better for really getting a solid foundation...but I do already have a BA
- cadillac210
Wow, I am proud of you NT'ers! This is the nicest, most professional blog I have read here to date. I am surprised no one has asked for photos of Neon in her tutu yet.
Keep it up kids... (insert tear rolling down cheek)
- ********0
if you have a BA i would say go for MFA. challenge your self.
and its quicker to get..
- ********0
Wow, I am proud of you NT'ers! This is the nicest, most professional blog I have read here to date. I am surprised no one has asked for photos of Neon in her tutu yet.
Keep it up kids... (insert tear rolling down cheek)
cadillac21
(May 26 06, 13:07)cause she is a girl and i have yet to scare her away
- ********0
masters
warm fuzzies
- ********0
I only posted to make myself look good
- mrdobolina0
Just lie on your resume and say you have whatever degree you desire.
- ********0
I only posted to make myself look good
Rand
(May 26 06, 13:08)no wonder you look cute today
- monkeyshine0
there are plenty of self-taught designers. If you have organic talent (obviously you do), and a passion for the work then just keep pushing. Read everything you can get your hands on, take typography classes (you'd be amazed how many come out of design programs with little to no understanding of typography), strive to be better every day.
- neonbeige0
I am the one on the left...enjoy
- ********0
i dontknow how to react to that picture
- _salisae_0
would you consider moving for a school?
- neonbeige0
I know... the picture isn't very exciting... just thought it might be appreciated...
In terms of moving for school... possibley. I live in Brooklyn now, so I would either stay in NYC or maybe go to California.
- ********0
stay in NY
i think NY has few of the great schools for design
i am thinking about parsons when i get there
- mrsparkle0
At 23, I'd say go get your masters. Put in the time now if this is what you want to do, so your education will never be an obsticle. A masters degree will only open doors for you.
I have a few friends who have their masters now, and doors just seem to be opening up for them.
I'm 28 now and am thinking about more school before I have commitments in my life that won't let me go to school, like a sparkle jr.
- winter0
haven't read all the posts but if you are working in the field for 4 years maybe you could skip "going back" (which could turn out to be a very boring experience) and try to "go forward", e.g. some post-grad or special training some unis accept portfolios and custom exams, i think. or maybe skip a few years after an evaluation.
gl.
- mrsparkle0
Advice from one balerina to another:
Going back to school to learn things that you already know would be a drag.