By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You can forget that old “starving artist” cliché. The stereotype that students pursuing a fine arts degree are destined for a life of poverty simply isn’t true in today’s work environment, according to Christy Kosmicki. “Right now, businesses are looking for creative people,” said Kosmicki, a lecturer in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Art and Design. “A lot of businesses see that necessity, and … [Read more...] about High schoolers explore art programs, career options during UNK’s Imagination Day
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Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Christy Kosmicki has her own way of measuring academic success – and it has nothing to do with standardized test scores. She believes students should be imaginative and self-expressive, instead of focusing all their energy on finding the “right answer.” “That’s why we need art educators, because they teach kids that ability to visualize and problem-solve and be creative,” Kosmicki said. The Minden native has spent most of her … [Read more...] about Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
