This article discusses the recent transition of Fine Arts courses from the traditional classroom to distance learning courses. The author Jordan Friedman is an Online Education Editor for U.S. News and has written a number of articles reviewing online education programs targeted toward adult learners.
In this article, the author discusses the formats by which Fine Arts courses can be taken at a universities or Massive Open Online Courses or MOOC’s. The author discusses the opportunities for students to take courses for credit, non-credit, certificate or degrees. In addition, Friedman outlines the potential cost effectiveness of an online art course.
The information presented can be utilized to support research as it recognizes of the shift of fine arts courses from classroom based to online and distance learning classes. The author interviews instructors and students of online fine arts courses allowing the reader to gain a perspective of the benefits and convenience of pursuing art classes online.
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