Is a degree for art useless?

I think that everything matters- education/diploma, trainings/seminars, skills/experiences and of course attitude. I said that because I once worked in the Human Resources Department in the past. And I have to say that all that I mentioned above count. This may be a case to case basis but majority in the government, you need to meet the minimum qualification before you can be qualified for a certain position. Like if you apply as an Engineer because you think you have what it takes, but you do not have the degree then it is impossible for you to be shortlisted. But if I am going to be specific like what you have mentioned above, well I think that you are right. My husband's uncle is the president of a known group of artist in our country. They are currently holding an exhibit somewhere in Manila and they are staying with us. He did not finished degree like my father in law but they are both good in their craft. I think that in this kind of field, knowledge and techniques which you don't really learn from school is important. I would usually hear them talk about the latest trends which involve art/paintings. They also update themselves and make sure that would search how they are going to equip themselves with this new techniques.

Become a forensic sketch artist. They're real and needed in the work force as most evidence in forensics is submitted through witness statements and most witnesses can do nothing more than describe the person they saw doing whatever and that it was bad. I don't think any degree is useless as every degree helps you to improve your personal skills, thus granting you a better quality of life.

But you don't really get internships without the back up of schools, do you? I mean, they do require that someone backs up on your claims so that they know you're not another psycho who goes inside their company. In the same way that a business course in college doesn't guarantee you're going to be successful when you do your own business. Remember that education gives you the foundation. It's up to you what you build on top of the foundation. Things may flop and not work out, but at least if your foundation is solid, you can get on your feet again. However, there are those who became successful even without a degree. But if you have the chance to get the degree, why not? At least you can form networks there with people as classmates, peers, professors and who knows these people might lead you to the top. Then again, it's still up to you in the long-run. Have a great mylot experience ahead!

I would assume that you will include degrees concerning humanities as well. I got a humanities degree. Is it useless. For me, it isn't although I could say that it adds to my knowledge but that's what college education should give you. Concerning your situation, i would agree that internship is a good idea but I think waiting for a diploma isn't useless either. It might be a piece of paper but it's a piece of paper that denotes your accomplishment. Besides, you might need it somewhere down the road. Even companies who seek experience with their future workers would also like a price of paper that says that you did graduate and you earned your degree. It might cement your credibility for the job.

I think it depends on from what angle you are looking at. While it is unquestionable that a degree is better than a diploma in status, do not forget that the knowledge and learning process you will be getting in pursuing a degree will benefit you greatly and as a result will strengthen your fundamentals. The experience and exposure in the degree course may even open up your mind for you - something you may not think about if you are not in the right company of study mates and environment. In other words, a degree is a preparation course to enable you to walker longer distance and see the world with a broader mind. Unless you are constrained by financial concerns, I suggest you to take a degree so that you can further improve yourself as a person as well as academically. The chance to study for a degree is very likely once a life time thingy. If you don't do it now then you may never will. You may seek the opinions of graduates in your major and see what they have to say about their own experience. I am sure that most of them will tell you that they are a better persons now.

I don't think it's useless. While it could be a bit challenging to land a job with that degree, you could also consider that you could do a lot of things from what you've learned from your degree. Say, why don't you go freelancing?

There's a certain advantage in getting a degree instead of a vocational course or internship. From what I know, the cold hard truth of reality is that although most courses seem useless, when it comes to promotions, the company usually looks at one's educational background. Most people with degrees have a better chance in getting a higher position than those who don't. Yes, those who had no degree may get promoted until a certain position comes up where a degree is a requirement.

for such field chosen actually no degree is necessary but it's a must to take a degree because everything is unsure for security purposes that you might change your mind and wanted to try different job it will be easy for you to switch since you are holding a degree and also for self fulfillment in education

well now days the degree is not worth the paper that it is printed on they say you have to go get the degree and and why because your the student you have to pay for schooling this is just another way for you to spend your hard earned money i think if your getting hands on it would futher you on in your life just my own thoughts

No, I don't think that it is useless. For the education field the degree is still needed. We also know that in the art faculty, there so many professor in art. They teach the university students of art. of course when the degree is completed by many experience in art. But I think that achieving the degree need struggling and experience.

I think it is still necessary to have a degree in arts or any kind of career. The degree is one of the basis of employers to accept an applicant. Here they can say how you do and which school you belong to. Sometimes, companies give high regard to school and grades. Additionally, your degree gives you your fundamentals. Even though you can learn on your own, it teaches you the foundation and basics of arts. However, for some unfortunate people who cannot study, they invest on their experiences like part-time jobs and internships. They even try to have free vocational training and seminars to level up their skills. It both a matter of skill, knowledge and background. The final decision still lies on the hands of the employer. Good luck TrinityDownpour! :)