COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS | Apprenticeships

Historically, apprentices lived and worked under a master for seven years, a tradition dating back to the medieval era. In exchange for an apprentice’s labor, the master would provide food, lodging, and a formal education in their respective field of expertise. Apprenticeships offered structured higher learning, tangible skills, and knowledge.

Today this training system is most often linked to academic and vocational institutions. The duration of master tutelage has shortened considerably, with more emphasis placed on internships or on-the-job training.

One of the more effective ways to learn is through active participation in real-life experiences, which allow students to gain empirical knowledge. Because ...

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