Ever since I got accepted to The University of West Georgia, I have been asked repeatedly what I am majoring in. I respond with Graphic Design, and I get one of two responses. I get either "Oh wow, I hope you can make some money with that" or "Good for you following your dreams".
There is just something about majoring in art that 'people' don't believe that you can make money at while doing. What everyone doesn't know is that graphic design is a different form of art. It is still considered fine arts as one would be getting a BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts). Graphic design is something that is everywhere in the world and sometimes you don't even realize it. You have to have graphic design for t shirts, flyers, album covers, stickers, etc....
When I was a senior in high school I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Someone then told me about an internship opportunity at a local t shirt company in my hometown, I applied and then found out I got it. Shortly after working there for a couple of months I figured out that graphic design was what I wanted to do with my life. The main graphic designer I was working under got a BFA in graphic design from UWG.
Where am I now?
I am currently an upcoming sophomore at The University of West Georgia planning on majoring in graphic design. I got on the Dean's list of spring 18 as well. Although it was really challenging I believe that continuing to pursue graphic design was the right choice. I also have another internship at a local t shirt company.
Overall I believe that if you want to major in art in general you should. My grandpa told me before I went to college to make sure to major in something that I have interest in and that really stuck with me. Hopefully I can inspire some more people the way my grandpa and ex boss inspired me.
