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Intermedia / Multimedia:
I graduated with a Graphic Design major. In order to be successful, you must have basic knowledge of computers, particularly Macs. The pros of the major are that it is limited only to your creativity. You will do well as long as you are inspired and creative. The cons are that most jobs often don't pay spectacular money. |
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Intermedia / Multimedia:
I was a dual major: graphic design/photography. I would have concentrated fully on photography if I had known how much I loved it...I only discovered my affinity for photography halfway through my education. |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation:
My major was Art History with a minor in French Language at a liberal arts college in the midwest. My intention for choosing an Art Hisotry degree was to pursue a career working either for a museum or private collector as a curator/buyer/seller, or for an auction house. The college I attended did not have a more specific degree for Art History. If you plan to get a Masters Degree in Art History you will also need to read (do not have to speak fluently - but it would help quite a lot) either French, Italian or German. This is so that you are able to read and research orginial work in the language it was written. Art History is a fabulous area of study that embodies culture, art, language, history, religon, politics. Made famous by the "Da Vinci Code" recently on the best seller list and in the movies, the study of art history really encompasses many different skills. There are many avenues to pursue with a B.A. and especially M.A. and PHD in Art History including research, teaching, working with museums or collections, writing....To be successful in this degree you MUST have the ability to learn and retain substantial detail, especially required in testing, i.e; "Give the Title, medium, date, artist of the painting shown on the screen. Explain something about the period, the subject matter and the artist at the time the work was created." Studying for these exams is very intense. Yes, I would pursue this type of degree again, however I would attend a school that allowed me to work specifically in curation and preservation such as an educational facility associated with a large collection: The Art Institute of Chicago School associated with the Art Institute. |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other:
Know what you're getting into. Try to figure out what exactly your category of art is. I personally think that studies of art is a very good major to go into. I would definitely redo this major. The pros are the creative aspect and the diversity of it. The cons is that you're limited in what you can do. |
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Sculpture:
While it is difficult to find a "9-5" job in Art, the skills learned in Sculpture were helpful in other industries, such as welding, casting, and metal or wood-working. With the rise in popularity of custom furniture design, with a sculpture degree, one could easily set up a studio based on the skills learned. On the other hand, one would obviously be self-employed, so private health insurance and other "corporate" benefits would have to be handled personally. As an artist, I would choose this major again, because I came out of the courses well-rounded in many techniques, and there were many avenues available to express one's art. |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other:
It was listed in the options but I had majored in Art with an specialty in Photography. I would recommend this major to others who have a passion for photography. If I had to do it all over again I would have specialized in Digital Media and that way I could have begun all of my photography studies on the computer instead of working in a dark room. I now prefer to do all of my photography by way of digital means.
The pros of this major is that you can use this medium in many areas of business today.
There are only cons in this area if you decide to go the starving artist route and try to only sell your photographs by way of showing your works through galleries. You'd have to be very good in order make money off of one great print. In this field you'll only make great money if you are able to sell a series of prints. |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other:
Photography: don't go into fine art photography if you want to be a commercial photographer. |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other:
I chose Fine Art as a major. I intended to study interior design and textiles. My college had nothing close, so I chose Fine Art. If you absolutely love art in all its mediums (i.e., pottery, painting, drawing)I would major in this. I would not major in Fine Art if you think it's an easy way to get a degree. I would suggest having some artistic ability if you choose to major in it. In most cases, you are either artistic or you are not. I would also suggest that you not get into this field if making money is your main goal. A degree in Fine Art-followed by a career in a related field tends to be more a labor of love.
I would not have majored in Fine Art if I had it to do over again. I enjoyed my courses, but they have not helped me in the business world. |
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Fine / Studio Arts, General:
If you choose to pursue art, you need to be aware that the passion and emotion that you put into your work will be evaluated entirely subjectively by people who will never understand that passion and emotion. Think of it this way: Art is like opening your veins, rolling around on a canvas (or piece of clay or block of wood or whatever_ and having your professors and peers judge how balanced your composition is.
That said, I have in my time as an art major met many interesting people who have informed my sensibilities and changed my view of what a "good" artwork is. I have grown much as a person, and I believe that growth is in the direction of a very intelligent and worldly individual. |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation:
Potential Art History majors should seriously consider becoming proficient in a major European language, such as French or German, since much of the relevevant research is published in these languages. It is also helpful to have a working knowlege of whatever language is your special area of study.
I would recommend this field of study to anyone wishing to enter the highly competive Art History field, or for someone who has a strong interest in the subject but mainly wishes to improve their analytic and reseach skills.
I personally would probably go into math or computer science since I ended up being a network engineer, although the analytic skills I developed studying Art History certainly aided me in my actual career.
Art History offers several atractive career paths, such as museum work, art conservation, academic research and teaching, and the commercial gallery field. However, it is very competive and it is not always easy to find a job in the field. Serious students should expect to do post-graduate work.
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Painting:
I got a painting degree at a major State University. After several years and a totally unrelated career, I feel strongly that I wasted most of my college time. State "megaversities" do not have the proper focus to offer real high quality fine arts instruction. If this is what you want, go to a real art school, not "the Big U". I value most now, the education I got from academic and "non-major" courses. The so called "studio" courses I took were virtually all a waste of time. And when you get out in the real world with a "fine arts" degree, guess what.. You're qualified to work in restaurants.. sigh. My advice is, get a degree in something you can make BIG BUCKS doing, and pursue your arts career at home by yourself. You can and will (if you are truly committed) teach yourself anything you need to know in order to create art. |
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Fine / Studio Arts, General:
I would have to say that someone who wants to major in studio fine arts must have a strong independent work ethic and lots of motivation. It's easy to slip through with the degree if you take the basic classes and do the minimum requirements, but you won't get anything out of it for after graduation if you don't go way above and beyond what is required.
The first day of class my teacher told us that only one person in the class would continue making art after graduation. I thought that was a joke but I have come to realize he was right. Most people get the studio art major and then drop it immediately after graduating and get a desk job and never look back. I don't recommend wasting time or money on a studio art major unless you are truly dedicated to the arts. If you are looking for a hobby, I would say take a few classes in the art area, but don't waste a major on it.
The pros are endless for someone who really loves being in the studio and creating art. You get so much feedback and make so many connections if you show that you care to make it far in the field. I would never change my major for anything. I met so many great people who were studio art majors at my school as well as many other schools in the state. It feels like you become a part of a small club or studio artists. |
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Fine / Studio Arts, General:
I think that it was important to go to college to earn a degree. But, majoring in Art at a normal campus is not as glamourous as it should be. I found the subjects to be dull and the assignments to have very little room for experimentation. If you want to major in Art, I recomend doing so at an actual art school. |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation:
I enjoyed my art history classes very much in college. I had always been interested in learning about and making art through out my life, so I found the classes extremely interesting to be able to learn the minute details and background information surrounding a certain work, or an entire artisit movement. It was facinating how cultural, political, and religious influences had everything to do with what people made, how they made it, and why. I learned that even in a simple still ife of grapes and cheeses, if it was made during a certain time or place, it carries social commentary as an undertone, that people of the day would have known. People usually just look at a piece of art and say "I like it" or "That's pretty.", but there is so much more behind each step.
To consider whether you might like this major, I suggest taking an introductory course. If you hate that, then it won't get any better. You need to have a very good memory, needed to know dates, artisits, and specifc locations. You aso need to be a fairly good and detailed writer, as long research papers are nessecary for the higher levels of classes. If you hate reseraching and spending time in a library, this is not for you. You will also have to devote quite a bit of time to reading the various materials, which I know was difficult for some slow readers. You deifnately have to absorb information well, either from a book or a lecture. Good note taking is manditory.
The one major problem with an Art History degree is that you probably should have a specific career in mind that pertains to it, such as going on to recieve a masters and teach, art restoration, research, museum curator, etc... If none of these jobs sound like they are for you, then it might be best to find a differnt major, and save art history classes for electives if you enjoy them. Art History does not have braod marketability, as I have found out after graduating. |
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Intermedia / Multimedia:
I decided on an art major because it felt natural to gravitate towards something I did in my spare time. I decided on a graphic design major and at my university, it's intensive and very competitive. I would recommend this major for people who like to design, and are good at taking criticism. Having a graphic design degree is NOT necessary in becoming a successful graphic design. All that truly matters is drive, talent, and of course, connections. But completing a degree is good discipline. |
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Drawing:
Be ready to face critism over being "just" an art major!
People think you don't do anything, but they're horribly, horribly wrong. if your school's anything like mine, sure you won't have much to do homework-wise, but come end of semester, you don't see daylight for at least a week or two.
A big pro of this major is that it's wide open for creativity and variation in what you do. However, the con is that art is often times a difficult and underappreciated thing, so be prepared to live in a cardboard box and love every minute of it! |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other:
I'm actually a photography major. You know that's one of the most popular BFA majors, right? You should add it to your list. |
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Drawing:
Loving to draw your heart out is a must here. I draw all day everyday and I love it. Just thinking about getting paid for my passion is a great feeling. If you feel you have the time, patients, and commitment as is needed, you might want to go into this career path. It is filled with wonderful people who will help you do what you love. |
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Painting:
Great career, with or without a degree. Do have a laptop and be familiar with some good art software before going off to college. It is wonderful and an important teaching tool.
Sure, this will be my lifes' work. Never will retire, nor did I ever hear of a retired artist. Too much fun. And college does offer a nice buffering zone in life between living at home with mom and dad and being out in the world as a starving artist. There are other options but these two are common. |
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Painting:
In reverse order of answering these questions, i would have to say that for an independent studio, portrait, or landscape artist, having a degree in art in pretty unneccesary. It is your work which either attracts or repulses your audience.
However, there is always the cachet of a degree, especially when the degree is from one of the better known art schools: Chicago comes to mind, the Boston Museum School, and Rhode Island School of Design are a few prestigious schools that will always sway a gallery owner towards offering an artist a show. Wrong or right, it is how it is. The status of a degree impresses a lot of people.
For me, this painting major is the foundation of all art. It is the base on which all art is built and life long habits are formed in college. Such as drawing every day. Compare the artist to an Olympic quality ice skater. The skater isn't naturally such a machine of grace and jumping ability, any more than the artist is born with the hand eye control to imagine an idea and have it appear like magic on a page. With a study of painting, one is given direction and saved the bother of re-inventing the wheel.
One can be taught the logic of how we see, and thus, how to paint. But would I go to college to study the art of painting? No, it is overkill. This is a wonderful profession for apprenticeships, and other opportunities which bypass the common education avenues and provide the one on one attention the making of a painter requires.
Would I ever be anything but an artist? Not at all. My friend Leo, now in heaven, put it like this: did you ever hear of a retired artist??? I would not bother with a degree though, as I said, it hasn't proven necessary to me in the least. |
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