A degree in fine arts can prepare students for careers in the visual arts or the performing arts. Programs at colleges, universities, art academies and technical schools often provide an overview of fine arts before requiring students to choose a concentration.
The main characteristic of the factory system is the use of machinery, originally powered by water or steam and later by electricity. Other characteristics of the system mostly derive from the use of machinery or economies of scale, the centralization of factories, and standardization of interchangeable parts.
Characteristics of a healthy working culture include generally satisfied employees who typically work well with each other and their supervisors. In addition, a healthy working culture is one in which employees have a greater deal of freedom and a higher level of involvement in the decision-making process.