PARENTS

PARENT FAQs? Parents, we know it can be overwhelming to prepare your son or daughter for college. And if your student shows an interest in the arts, you might have some specific questions. You are not alone! Below are some common questions we hear from parents.

Can my student get a job with a degree in the arts? According to “Artist Employment Projections through 2018,” a report by the National Endowment for the Arts, the professional-and-related occupations category, which includes artists, is projected to increase by nearly 17 percent, seven percentage points higher than the projected growth rate for the U.S. labor force. The creative sector is growing quickly and our graduates are prepared to lead the way. What’s more, in a global study of CEOs in a variety of industries, IBM found that the most vital skill for future success was creativity. So even in non-arts industries, fine arts graduates are poised to stand out.

Studies show that arts participation can foster improved academic achievement, self-expression, development of social capital, and economic growth. By studying the arts, your student will have the creativ-ity, discipline, leadership and adaptability to prepare him or her for the workforce, no matter what path he or she chooses. As a parent of an artist, you recognize the passion that your student has for his or her art form. It is an extension of his or her personality, a mode of expression, a chan-nel for individuality. At the UK College of Fine Arts, your son or daughter will find a community of like-minded artists, a social collective that feels that same drive to create and innovate.

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are sCholarships and finanCial aid available to fine arts students?· The School of Music offers full and partial tuition scholarships based on the audition

process for admission: http://finearts.uky.edu/music/undergrad-programs/scholarships.

· The Department of Theatre offers several scholarships through an application process: http://finearts.uky.edu/theatre/students/scholarships-and-financial-aid.

· Additional scholarships and financial aid are available through the university: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarships. The UK Admissions website offers a wealth of useful financial resources including a cost calculator, need based assistance information, a scholarship search tool and more.

· College of Fine Arts students may be eligible for additional academic scholarships, including awards for alumni of the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts or Governor’s Scholars programs. For other scholarships, minimum eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen are ACT scores of 26-27 or SAT scores of 1170-1240, along with a 3.30 unweighted high school of GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Can my student graduate in four years? YES! Our curricula are built to promote student success. Recently, the Theatre major was revised to a reduced number of required credit hours. Even with a double major, it is possible for students to graduate on time. With professional advising, we help students stay on track and pay attention to their major requirements. where are your alumni working? Our alumni can be found working in institutions including:· Blaffer Art Museum

· Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

· Madison Square Garden Entertainment

· Royal Caribbean International Entertainment

· Rutgers University

· United States Army Band

· National Geographic Society· International Museum of the Horse· United WayOther alumni are successful independent artists who have opened their own galleries. Still others have pursued careers in web development, social services, medicine, law and more. where should my student live? The Fine Arts Residential College offers students the opportunity to engage with other arts students by living and learning in a common community. The residential hall offers practice rooms and space for art exhibitions, poetry readings and improvisatory performances. is there a support group for parents? The UK Parents Association engages parents and families of students through publications, programs, and services. Find out more by visiting their website: www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/ParentAssociation. how Can i keep up with what my student is doing at sChool? The College of Fine Arts and its departments regularly post updates and event information on Facebook and Twitter (@ukfinearts). Additionally, you can sign up for the College enewsletter by visiting our website: finearts.uky.edu.