Being an architect would also be a really satisfying job, I think. Being able to walk around and point out parts of buildings that you could say, "I designed that" would be pretty cool. I took the grade eleven art course first semester, and part of the course was art history. We spent some time talking about classic Roman and Greek elements of design, and I found that fascinating. I've always thought that certain parts of architecture, especially on historic buildings, were incredibly beautiful.
I'm going to keep architecture in the back of my mind as a career path, because I think it could potentially end up leading somewhere. I think I recall from my grade eight project, that they don't pay too badly either, which is always a good thing!
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I took fine arts in university with a focus on architecture, but only as a hobby. Then got a degree in philosophy instead. By my last year I realize I should have done that the other way around! At the time an architect could make a fortune. The market's not as good for them right now, however. Now it's in the same camp as other creative pursuits - you have be really good to make it. But don't let that stop you (said the woman with a philosophy degree).
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a really interesting blend of courses! That gives me something to think about, thanks for the input!
DeleteI think you'd make a fine Architect! Doing something you love is great. But at the end of the day, the world revolves around money, and you need to make a decent living to support yourself.
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