May 13, 1988 (vol. 98, iss. 2) • Page Image 65
… field, of course, and the good ones will dis- place holdovers. Although almost all designers begin with a college degree, most say that-like many professionals-they really learn the art of their craft on the job. Many schools offer both B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs; Carnegie Mellon, New York University, Virginia Tech and the University of Texas at Austin are among the most prestigious. Liberal-arts preparation can also help at the drawing board...…