Majoring In Art Is Not A Waste
Start writing a post
Student Life

Majoring In Art Is Not A Waste

“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.”

10
Majoring In Art Is Not A Waste

Often in today's society you get the question "what are you majoring in?" and usually you get praised for choosing a topic like English, Math, Science or anything in between. But have you seen or heard the remarks one receives if you mention you want to pursue a career in Arts?

Pursuing a degree in arts is a very time consuming endeavor as a student must spend at least 3 hours of studio time per hour they are in class, per week. This being said if they carry more than 1 studio class it can be hard to juggle between giving enough time to each project. It can also be very difficult to have to present your art to a group of students and teacher and watch them critique the very work you have spent weeks mulling over. Don’t get me wrong, its an excellent feeling when you receive praise but often the praise comes along with a plethora of rejections that need to be reworked and even then a piece will never be fully complete.

Arts are also very skills based, meaning every day an artist is being critiqued and tested to the limit, in order to get better. Often times the skills one needs to improve on are so basic that it can be difficult to go back and retrain. This would be similar to a football player having success in throwing a football the same way he has always been taught too, until one day he is asked to change his form in order to improve. Much like the artist they must take steps back in order to move forward and improve. You can often find an artist taking more time away from their work because if you stare at the same piece for a long period of time you will overlook the small details that can only be seen from stepping away.

Many will also attempt to enlighten you on the idea that seeking a degree in the Arts is way too risky. But every company may it be food, clothes etc., needs logos and different elements to set them apart from the others. This is were some of those with Art and Design majors can excel and use their creative input to grow any business. Even if you chose to not peruse a career in the arts there will always be a need to be creative in any job. Business are always on the hunt for that next edge to set their company apart, may it be a different color scheme or a slight change in font to catch the attention of the viewer. Art students would also make excellent educators, with all the patience they have built up from having to rework their pieces and all the dedication they put into a single project, it is safe to say they can handle teaching their passion to those willing to listen.

Next time you see a tired, highly caffeinated art major make sure you acknowledge all the work they are doing because their major required just as much a Physicist.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

70821
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132429
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments