|
Which class should I take?
Next semester my schedule is full but I don't whether I should take History or Art. Art is something I really enjoy art and some of my close friends are in that course but I think History is useful, particularly for Uni. For practice writing essays and stuff.
I can't decide. Some opinions would be helpful.
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category?
Maybe give some free advice about: School?
it would help to know what grade youre in. also if you still have corse requirements to fill then base it off that. if you don't and it doesnt matter then i guess i woulod suggest art because universities also look at electives plus its good to take a "fun" corse so you dont have a boring only school work day. :)
]
Take the one you think you would enjoy more.
Frankly, they are both very valuable to you as you move on. Not so much because of the 'essay' componant but because they give you a context for life. What you learn in history and and art classes stay with you for the rest of your life and give you a context in which to understand your life.
I know that sounds kind of lame, but really it isn't. If you want my opinion, and you have to remember that I'm an arts worker myself, take art. Art essays will give you a even more important skills then history essays. Art essays demand that you compare and contrast and think critically from your own mind. That is what university professors really look for in every subject they teach.
]
Unless you would like to be an artist, I would take history. Sure, its not very exciting, but most colleges prefer to see history instead of art. Also, the more you study history, the better you will understand the world today.
~Maria, 16
]
Personally, I'd say go with art. If the only reason for taking history is to get essay practice, then you'd be wasting your time. The five paragraph essay format that they pound into your head in high school is absolutely useless once you get into post-secondary education. I have never written an essay or report with less than 8 paragraphs!
So take art, and enjoy yourself!
]
Art is a very rewarding subject because in the end you have something to show for your hard work, other than just a grade but it is also a very time consuming subject and there can be a lot of pressure to get things finished on time. History while it of course involves study, it's not as involved.
When I took art there was also an art history aspect of the course. I don't know if this is the case in your school but if so it would be a means of combining the two subjects.
Hope you are happy in whatever decision you make.x
]
More Questions: |