10 things about being an

cfollows — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:57:00 +0000

10 things about being an artist that art teachers don't tell you

What art students need to know is: can I make a living from being creative? The answer is more complex than you might think

"Artists self-promote. Many showcase their talents on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Linked in, as well as on their own websites. Having a good online presence shows employers that you are self-motivated and digitally literate."

Read more - http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2013/feb/21/10-things-art-teachers-wont-teach-you

Universities have been the

cfollows — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:43:30 +0000

Universities have been the golden goose for digital industries - Bail out universities rather than banks? http://bbc.in/ZIjLwG

But modern capital markets were hooked on "instant gratification", he told international business and university leaders at the summit, hosted by the University of Warwick.

"Modern capital markets, like modern football teams, are intolerant of experimentation and failure. They are short-termist and such short time horizons are inimical to research and development, counter-productive to investment and innovation."

In contrast, he said universities operated on longer timescales needed for research. "They can afford to be patient."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22756408

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10 things about being an

Universities have been the