What are the benefits of obtaining a BFA at a liberal arts school instead of an ‘art school?
At a liberal arts school such as Brenau, you get the best of both worlds: a general foundation in various academic subjects that ultimately inform and inspire the student artist or designer, PLUS the advantage of specialized study and exploration in art and design discipline. True, it isn’t ‘all art all the time,’ but balance in your educational pursuits (i.e., ‘liberal’) is key to your success in whatever endeavor you choose beyond graduation. Career flexibility is something we see more and more of in the 21 st century. While you may know who and what you wish to be post-graduation, you may in fact change your mind and direction at a later time. A liberal arts education can certainly enable you to be successful in the job you find, but it can also enable you to be successful in the job that might find you. Can I take all of my general study courses at a community college and then transfer into an Art and Design program for the last two years of my course of study, thereby only taking
