I’m simply wondering about this guys on another thread someone mentioned that there are not many Internationally accredited schools for the arts. Is that true? if not then which schools would you prefer either in Asia of Europe?
Since art graduates are all pretty much poorly paid, does it matter at all whether the school is internationally accredited?
is that for real? how do you say they’re poorly paid? I feel like it still matters that the school is internationally accredited for you to be able to work on other countries. Especially since you said that art graduates are poorly paid I think that would mean the more need to enroll in internationally accredited schools
Work in other countries with an UDERGRADUATE art degree? Doing what?
Do countries even give out work visas to foreign artists with a bachelors degree, regardless of whether their undergraduate degree is internationally accredited?
In response to GMTplus7: Yes, a foreign artist can get a visa and work in other countries. My daughter, age 27, has no BA or any university degree–she studied at an atelier in Florence Italy. She will be teaching drawing/painting workshops in three European countries next year, and getting a visa to do so. Every year she spends 4-6 months in Europe traveling and drawing, with a visa.
@woodwinds
Does your daughter’s art workshops in Europe pay well?
GMT, my daughter works for herself and sets her own prices. Yes, she is well-paid.
I was actually aiming on working in other countries after I graduate. I’ll agree with @woodwinds In addition to that there are artist like the filipino broadwar actress in Miss Saigon, she works in theater in other countries playing her part as well as the other cast members of the play I believe
In addition to teaching workshops, my daughter is beginning to have more work shown in large galleries and one museum in Europe. But she is a classical skills based artist. In this field, nobody cares where she got her training, only that they like her work. I can’t speak for other forms of art or modern/abstract painting styles.
Regarding visas, getting them can be challenging sometimes. Ten years ago when my daughter was studying in Italy, the Italian government was very slow about such things. Most students didn’t bother getting a visa. Today Europe is different. One must have a visa, or stay in the European Union for only 90 days (as an American).
Wow! that’s truly some experience she got there.
How is getting a visa to Europe nowadays? I mean is it so hard for a student to apply for one now?
It is harder than it was. As an American, one doesn’t need a visa for a 90 day stay. For longer periods, you need to get a visa and demonstrate why you need to be in that particular country. Studying in a program in the country should get you one.
One perk of studying abroad 
question though would it be easy to get a visa as a student there?
To study abroad as a student, you would need to get your school to write a letter in support. This allows you to stay in the country while school is in session. How “easy” that is depends upon the country itself. Ten years ago it was quite difficult for my daughter and I to get her a visa to study in Italy. The Italian consulate was disorganized and it took me seven trips and 40 documents to get her the visa. She was still a minor–age 17–when she went so there were a few extra requirements. Hopefully it is much simpler today.
As an American, if you are one, you have 90 days to travel within the European Union without a visa. If you have a visa, you have an additional 90 days to travel around the EU after your visa expires.
Hi @woodwinds and @ready100, a cousin of mine seek help for an internship program abroad online and it helped him get a visa. just thought you might be interested. He told me they offer, not only internship programs, but studying abroad, teaching, and even volunteering for some environmental projects.
Do you, guys, think its a good opportunity to travel and learn abroad?
yourJeremyL, I am the parent of a young professional painter, who works in Europe approximately 6 months every year. I have also worked overseas extensively for decades, although not in the arts. Of course it is very good to travel and learn from other cultures. However, in terms of learning a trade or profession, I think any benefits would depend upon what specific training your cousin will receive while abroad. My daughter got her intensive art training in Italy; it was nothing like a “study abroad” program. I would say it was more like going to medical school.
Travel is good, but it cannot take the the place of solid training and work experience in one’s chosen field.
I sure hope they have an easier process on getting visa now @woodwinds
ready100, I believe that the visa application process in most European countries is smoother now than in the past. However, Americans used to routinely overstay on their visas. The European Union has really cracked down on keeping visitors to a 90-day stay.