Passion, dedication and vehemence are described about the career characterized in this essay. The career that is characterized is the career of artist/architect. Architects are licensed professionals trained and licensed in the art and science of design and construction of buildings and structures that primarily serve as shelter. An artist is a person engaged in one or more of a wide range of activities related to the creation of art, the practice of the arts and/or the demonstration of an art. The topics covered in this article are the history and background of this career, requirements to obtain this career, job description, and job thinking and outlook. The study of art appreciation in America began with the picture study movement in the late 19th century and began to fade away in the late 1920s. American educational philosopher and reformer John Dewey was instrumental in providing access to arts education in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since World War II, the training of artists has shifted to colleges and universities, and contemporary art has become an increasingly academic and intellectual field. To obtain this career, you must obtain a professional degree in architecture. Students must have a 5-year bachelor's degree in architecture, a 2-year master's degree in architecture, a 3 or 4 year master's degree in architecture. To become a licensed architect, one must complete a period of practical training or internship and pass all divisions of the ARE (architecture registration exam). Some popular architecture schools are Columbia University, New York City (New York, New York), University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (Champaign, Illinois), University of California, Berkley (Berkeley , California). Some ...... middle of paper ......t for architects. The profession of architect is constantly evolving. Architecture is artistic freedom and personal expression. The exciting thing about being an architect is that you can be your own boss. Architects can have a positive impact on people's lives. One benefit of this career is that you can wear ridiculous glasses and get away with it. Works Cited McKay, Dawn R. “Architecture – Career Information.” Career planning on About.com. NP, and Web. May 19, 2014 “Information on the careers of artists and related workers. » University graduate / University graduate.com. NP, and Web. May 19, 2014 “Architect: information on training, salary and career. » University graduate / University graduate.com. NP, nd Web May 19, 2014 “Career information: architects. » College Research and Planning Guide – Campus Explore .NP, nd Web May 19, 2014 “Architects National Career Service” .NP, 2012. Web. May 19 2014