Art School

i think art school is over rated. as a grad of the art institute schools i can say this. i know i learned a few skills while in school, but i feel i was jipped. the place was run like a company more than a school and there was too much politics going on. i also learned more from my fellow students than my teachers. all my teachers were so into themselves and working on their portfolio that they often just gave assignments and then disappeared the rest of the semester. i basically went to school for credibility as a designer not for the education. however, even with the diploma, graphic designers still don't get the respect they deserve. i see listings on craigslist all the time for logos and websites needed and the people listing are only willing to pay $10 an hour or $50 for the whole project. they don't realize what it takes to develop something good and not just messing around with clip art.

yes i'm venting... i have a good job that treats me good, so thats not the issue. i just now want the respect that goes with being a professional and not just an artist.

i was inspired to write because of this...
art school confidential