Fine Art for Form Four | All Topics | Full Notes
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The major dilemma that Nigerian youths are faced with is the inability to create jobs and businesses which will enable them not only become self-employed but also become entrepreneurs who are able to create jobs and employ others and this situation is without doubt, the cause of the incidence of unemployment in Nigeria today. Nnamani (2007) observed that many youths in Nigeria have almost lost focus of the future which has left them in a complete aberration.
He further observed that graduates in skill oriented field of study (Fine and Applied inclusive) known for its capability for equipping learners with skills that enhances self-reliance and selfemployment continue to search for paid employment instead of creating jobs that can employ others. He also added that the practices promoted by school are not enough to encourage the students to look differently to the local community needs as a potential for new work opportunities. This is what is essential for achieving the national objective of vision 2020.
Whether an artist works for themselves or pursues a career in a creative profession as an employee, they will benefit from possessing business skills. General business knowledge and skills enable artists to effectively manage creative projects by understanding project planning and management, organization, time management and financial budgeting.
Additionally, learning about business will help artists understand and negotiate contracts, enabling them to protect and receive fair compensation for their intellectual property.
Once an artist has identified their artistic talents and honed their craft, they must carve out a place for themself in the professional world. Understanding business and entrepreneurship will provide an artist with the knowledge to research the market, build a portfolio, and develop their professional presence through branding and marketing. Additionally, they can apply their knowledge and research to identify how to price their creative work in a way that keeps them competitive, desirable and affordable for their intended market.
