The Art Student Survival Guide

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Author: Jeffrey Otto
Edition: 001
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781401843656
ISBN 10: 1401843654
Copyright: 2005

Price: $50.95

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As every professional knows, the first step to becoming a successful artist is becoming a successful art student. Written by an experienced artist and educator, The Art Student Survival Guide offers a true insider's perspective on what it takes to survive and succeed in art school. Creatively blending a mixture of one-on-one guidance, practical advice, and inspirational examples, this innovative book provides the essential tools and tips that will make the journey through art school an inspiring and ultimately very rewarding trip. Highlights include the best ways to study, how to manage relationships with peers, faculty, and advisors, tips for creative problem-solving, how to set up a studio, getting to know the "tools of the trade," and many more useful and motivating advice. The Art Student Survival Guide establishes the work habits and attitudes that lead to a lifetime of success in a highly demanding profession.

Features:

  • Advice on avoiding the common pitfalls helps readers get organized?and get the most out of their art school experience
  • A wonderfully motivating essay shows how to find the right balance amidst all the new demands of being an art student
  • A useful review of the elements of design and common drawing techniques provides a great and always-handy resource
  • A knowledgeable look at technology shows students how the digital world will shape their work as artists and prepares them for making the most of the software programs they will need to learn

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