Dec 07 2009
I started by citing the recent ALA survey which showed that only half of the people polled felt that education was relevant to their work. For such a highly skilled profession, this is pretty shocking. However it’s understandable when you consider that most mid-to-senior level practitioners don’t hold a relevant degree as such things didn’t exist when they entered the profession. What really struck me was the response from those aged 19 and younger, 75% of whom felt education had little or no value. The statistics would seem to indicate that the education system is failing people at the point of their lives when it matters the most. From my own anecdotal experience I’d have to agree.
Andy is referring to design education in the UK, but I wonder... is the same happening in the states? He also followed his article up with examples of where change is taking place.
But my question remains the same... is the same happening in the states? More specifically, are standard 4-year liberal arts colleges and universities falling behind or not providing the "right" education to young budding web designers? Anyone care to comment and share your thoughts or experiences?