I now have a Potential major...:) Now what?

[Casper]

Thats awesome! I have often thought about switching my major from Studio Art to Graphic Design/Web Design... but the college I am attending doesn't offer it...

It does really depend on location. One of my art professors graduated from college not long ago with a degree in Graphic Design and sculpture. He couldn't find work in those fields so he teaches at the college two days a week and the rest is spent working for a car dealership. Keep in mind, though, I live in a super rural area. Like mentioned by someone else, you would probably have to stay in a major metropolitan area to get work. That doesn't sound like a problem for you, though.

If you are really worried about job opportunities you might be able to contact a professor that teaches Graphic Design in your area and ask him/her how many of their students received jobs in that field after graduation. Somehow they tend to know this...

I just feel a bit of shame that I went into and Animal and Plant program in HS and may not end up doing that. I went into HS so sure I was gonna be working with animals =/ It seems like a waste really.

Knowledge is never a waste!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Although my first degree is not in graphic arts, I can understand what you are saying about not enjoying the work. I worked as a pharmacist for 6 years and went back to school, then I continued to work as a pharmacist while in school and for another 2 years after finishing (the second go around). What I finally did was quit practicing all together and went back to school in a different field.

The point of this short story is just to say, that any decision you make now can always be changed later in life. I was fortunate enough to go back to school 3 times and I FINALLY ended up doing something that I really enjoy (most days ). It took me 16 years after graduating from high school, but it was worth it ...

[k9krazee]

My boyfriend is getting a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design come May. It's a competitive program here, anybody can get an Associates degree but to go into the Bachelor's program you need to pass a portfolio review. I know a lot of people that didn't make it and either have to retake their second year or do something else. I'm not sure if it's a competitive program like that everywhere, just something to keep in mind.

I too am worried about the demand for his type of work, but he enjoys it. However, keeping in touch with past graduates it seems as if 90% of them have been able to find a job in the field. You just have to know where to look and be willing to relocate if necessary.

[caseysmom]

I think whatever you major in you will be successful, just follow your dreams.

[RICHARD]

Take all the 'basic' classes during your first few sememsters, that way you can skate thru the last semesters of school.

You can take a few classes of your major at the same time and really see if you want to go thru with it.

Also look at the sub-subjects of GD.

If you don't do GD you may like programming or ??

Good Luck!

[Suki Wingy]

I second taking basic classes, most people have no clue what they want to do when they get out of high school, and a LOT of people change majors. I still don't know what I want to do past about a year or two in the future.

[Alysser]

I think you have to take basic classes, not positive though. I am really thinking about a Computer Science Degree and RICHARD I think that includes programming. I could possibly minor in GD. I am wondering though, for those with Computer Science degrees or something related - was there alot of HARD math involved? I believe I can do it if there's not math that's to hard. I've been reading alot about it and I read about how there's not much math. It depends on which direction you go in and all that. My Dad has an IT degree and said it involves alot of Binary and Computer Language and all that. I've been looking at the courses at 3 different schools and it includes some math courses like Calculus and Discrete Math. Discrete math, I believe I can do, but Calculus

So, my question is, is there alot of HARD math involved? Oh, and my friend said her mom is a computer science major or something and that the field is completely dead is that true? I wouldn't think so, this is the "computer age" after all.