Might I just start off by saying, congratulations. You were one of those elementary school kids who got yelled at for doodling all over their papers, yet still persevered and continued your doodling ways. Everyone is capable of drawing in some form or fashion, but only a select few decide to make careers out of it. As a graphic designer, I have had the pleasure of enjoying the full “art student experience” and if you’re an art major, you can totally relate.
1. When you tell someone your major, their face lights up as they squeal with glee, “OMG WILL U DRAW ME?!?!"
No, no I will not draw you like one of those french chicks okay. This isn’t Titanic and just because I’m an art major does not mean I am born to make portraits of strangers okay? Oh you’re a finance major? WOW, PLEASE DO MY TAXES RIGHT NOW!
2. There’s always those people who patronize you because, “really? Come on, it’s just art.”
Hey now, art is some serious business. Sure we get to paint and sketch while you study and memorize. But if it weren’t for us, this world would be boring and bland. The image for your background? Art. The logo for your favorite candy? Art. The newest Forever 21 fall fashion line? Art. You’re welcome.
3. You’re automatically stereotyped as a grunge, punk rock, hipster that loves coffee, plaid, and all things from a thrift store.
Okay, well yes while that may be true, that does not give you the right to assume those things of me. Do I love lattes? Well yeah...but I would love them even if I wasn’t an art major. NOT ALL ART MAJORS WEAR FLANNELS OKAY? And some of us even shop retail, not just Goodwill.
4. Three hours of credit, means a three-hour class.
While most classes are usually an hour to an hour and a half in length, art classes are the lucky bunch that last a full three hours if not longer. If you want your three hours of credit, oh boy, are you gonna earn it. And it's not like we get to doodle our feelings away for these three hours. Nope, we get to draw the same freaking chair literally 40,000 different times. It's lit, y'all...
5. You nerd out when the teacher says you have to make posters for the next assignment.
Oh hell yes. Finally a way to make a decent grade in this science class using my actual skill set. This will be the most beautiful, intricately designed poster of the moon phases the world has ever seen. Not to brag or anything, but we're always the kids whose work gets used as the examples for years to come. Crushed it.
