How to foster creative problem solving
Dr. Elisa Stephens
Academy of Art University
- Part 1How art education improves social mobility
- Part 2 How to foster creative problem solving
Show Notes
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01:30Nurturing children's interest in artEncourage children to start drawing when you've observed their interest in art. The Academy of Art University also offers a free pre-college art program for high school students, available online and in San Francisco, led by professional artists.
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06:02Career opportunities for art and design graduatesEmployers in industries ranging from photography to UI/UX design and architecture have voiced demand for more skilled artists and designers. Developing a strong portfolio alongside formal education is crucial to increase employability in creative industries.
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10:10Collaborative projects in art and design educationAt the Academy of Art University, students from various majors collaborate on projects with companies like Audi. Through these collaborations, students acquire industry experience and develop skills in interdisciplinary collaboration.
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13:15The Academy of Art University's pre college programThe Academy of Art University provides over 120 programs. For more details about their free pre-college program for high school students, people can visit their website at academyart.edu and sign up online.
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"Parents who notice their children showing interest in art should encourage them to start drawing. They can draw anything, and it's important to nurture that creative impulse." - Dr. Elisa Stephens
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"Industry leaders regularly express the need for more great artists and designers. They cannot find enough people to work on movies, design cars, make new fashion, etc. The jobs are plentiful." - Dr. Elisa Stephens
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"Degrees are beneficial, but building a strong portfolio through collaboration on real industry projects is how you get hired." - Dr. Elisa Stephens
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"We work with outside projects in the industry so that the projects in the portfolio show the connection with industry." - Dr. Elisa Stephens
- Part 1How art education improves social mobility
- Part 2 How to foster creative problem solving
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Part 1How art education improves social mobility
Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University, delves into navigating the future of art and design education. At institutions like the Academy of Art University, AI is not viewed as a threat, but rather as a powerful tool to augment and enhance artistic capabilities. Through early adoption and integration into various disciplines, AI has become an integral part of the curriculum, empowering students to explore new creative frontiers. Today, Dr. Elisa Stephens discusses how art education improves social mobility.
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Part 2How to foster creative problem solving
Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University, delves into navigating the future of art and design education. Artists and designers play integral roles in a multitude of industries, and there's a growing demand for their talents across numerous domains. From movie animation to automotive design, the career prospects within art and design are diverse and expansive. Today, Dr. Elisa Stephens discusses how to foster creative problem solving.
