Teen Guide to Getting Started in the Arts

Teens interested in preparing for a career in the arts will find this introductory resource invaluable as it is the first book to guide them long before they apply to college or seek a position in their field. Whether they would like to become actors or filmmakers, artists, architects, dancers, musicians or singers, photographers, or writers, this book will show them how to do so. For each of the arts, an overview of the career, training, and a discussion of related careers is provided, along with lists of books, web sites, and organizations for further information. Sections directed to parents and teachers of the teens, with advice on how to support and encourage teens in their careers, are also included.

Teens wanting to gain an edge in their craft by practicing and preparing early will find a wealth of information: advice from experts in each field provide an inside look on what skills are necessary for the twenty-first century. Suggestions for building discipline are provided, such as keeping a writing or sketching journal, and finding the proper trainers in music, dance, and acting. Contests and other opportunities that teens can submit work to or apply for auditions are provided, along with an extensive list of books, trade journals, Web sites, and professional and non-professional organizations. Using the resources in this book will ensure teens are experienced and well-prepared in their art form when they apply to college or other professional training and seek positions in their field.

List of contents

Introduction
To Be an Actor, Filmmaker, or in Theater
To Be an Architect
To Be an Artist
To Be a Dancer
To Be a Singer or Musician
To Be a Photographer
To Be a Writer
Index

About the author

CAROL L. RITZENTHALER has worked almost 25 years in the library profession. She is currently an OCLC Services Coordinator with OHIONET.

Product details

• Authors: Carol Ritzenthaler
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2001
• EAN: 9780313313929
• ISBN: 978-0-313-31392-9
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; USA, Popular Culture, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, ART / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Careers, The arts, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Art / General, Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), Advice on careers & achieving success, United States of America, USA, Advice on careers and achieving success, Educational: Art & design, Educational: Art and design, Educational: Citizenship and social education, Educational: Citizenship & social education