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Old 04-08-2011, 10:23   #50
MargaretR
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Re: Labour's real legacy

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Originally Posted by garinda View Post
I disagree with art being taught as an academic subject.

Most of our greatest artists and designers don't have degrees.
My eldest granddaughter is taking an art degree at Manchester.
It is geared towards animation (cartoons) and illustration (of books I suppose). These skills are needed in the media and advertising industry.

I don't suppose that a naturally gifted arty person would know how to produce cartoons, so the training and the degree would be useful.
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