{"title":"Mark J. Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark J. Jones explores the realities and challenges of creative careers, offering insightful guidance that dispels common myths such as the notion of the starving artist. His work is grounded in practical advice and thoughtful analysis, making complex ideas accessible to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the creative industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in personal development and professional growth within the arts, Jones’s books provide a refreshing perspective that combines education with inspiration. His contributions enrich the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, inviting readers to rethink assumptions and embrace new possibilities in their creative journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-starving-artist-myth-by-mark-j-jones-9781459753846","title":"The Starving Artist Myth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative sector jobs are driving our economy and offer a viable career path for today's youth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareers in the creative sector offer flexibility and security. Why then are more young people not seeking them out? Because they believe the myth of the starving artist, which conjures up images of penniless writers and artistic bohemians. The myth leads families and some educators to discourage young people from choosing a path they would love in favour of more secure fields. Years later, they could come to regret that choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark J. Jones, Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art and Design at Sheridan College, one of the top post-secondary schools for creative arts and animation in Canada, shows that the persistent belief in the starving artist myth is not just costing young people the opportunity to explore satisfying careers, it is also costing our economy in terms of lost opportunity. Through their education, artists, musicians, writers, media makers, designers, actors, and others have come to understand how to reach their audiences and customers, and are perfectly poised to contribute to the global creative market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Starving Artist Myth\u003c\/i\u003e, Jones erases any remaining doubt of the opportunities in the creative economy by getting at the underbelly of the stereotype and answering the what, the why, and the how of achieving career goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487654068460,"sku":"9781459753846","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f2da564b779a90c341ec1af7308761ec.jpg?v=1775771093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-j-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}