Is It Worth Being An Art Student? | Graphic Design Major 

I hate when people say art doesn't take you anywhere, you will be unemployed, there's no future in it or the one I hate the most: "arts are for dummies/dumb people" Oh my God how I hate when people say that, if arts didn't exist there would be no Hollywood, there would be no music, no photography, no colors even. Everything would just be more dull. Think about it

Your video popped up in the best timing. I just realized that I wasn’t happy taking classes in the STEM majors and the only one I’m interested in was psychology. But even that, I couldn’t see myself doing anything with that degree. I’ve always liked the arts but I was too scared to pursue it and thought if a degree in arts is even worth it. I’ve come to realize exactly what you said, if I’m going to work for the rest of my life, I might as well work in something I enjoy. Your point about college being the foundation for experiences and discovery about ourselves also really struck me. I struggled whether I should learn by myself or get a degree but I definitely can learn to grow and understand myself better if I take classes in an environment where it is encouraged to explore what you like. Thank you for speaking your mind and sharing this video with us!

I came here after the 5th emotional breakdown I've had this year (alone) because of my major. I'm just so miserable. when you said you even majored in accounting I was like "HELLO???" BC I'M MAJORING IN ACCOUNTING RN AND LIFE IS SO EMPTY HAHAHA no but seriously thank you for this video. I've always been so lost. growing up while being passionate about art, I've always heard people in my life telling me to "be practical" and "focus on getting a real job," which, yes of course I want to be practical, but I also don't want to spend my entire professional career feeling like a cold, empty shell of a human. idk. your words are very encouraging and I feel like I can wholeheartedly make the decision to switch my major without regretting it later in life. it's so scary out here fr I hate being an adult lmao

As a comic book/graphic artist I find that the elements in different styles of art can be very useful creatively. Take a look at a comic book or a take out menu for ideas on page design and layout you will find the elements to simple and engaging at the same time

I really needed to hear this. Thinking about what major to choose. I really appreciate this video. Thank you.

I've been struggling all my life with what I want to be, with who I am. Only now, at 23 years old and applying for college, that I've realized what I wanted all along which is Multimedia arts but everyone around kept telling me it wasn't good for my future, that I would fall in unemployment, at the time in high school I was too shy and too afraid to express myself so I went to the study they wanted me in. But now I finally decided that's what I want to do and nothing and no one will stop me because, and I love this quote, "I prefer getting shit for what I love than for what I hate". ❤️❤️

I'm 17 and I'm scared to major in art. I really want to because I want to make comic strips or things for entertainment to make people happy. I am from an abusive family and things like gravity falls and Undertale made me insanely happy as a kid. But, I have barely any money and have been isolated my whole life and I don't know how the world works.

Thanks for making this video, Dena. You've always been an inspiration to me :)

I really like drawing and digital drawing but I have a certification in graphic imaging. I graduate next month. My parents want me to go to college and get a career but I still have no idea what I want to do. Art is the only thing I’m “good” at but I feel like I’m not creative enough. I feel really stressed right now.

Dena! I didn’t know you wanted to do interior design! I did that one year lol got too expensive so I had to come back home and now I’m a multidisciplinary studies student going for business related minors, always wanted my own clothing business so I guess it worked out. I was an art major for a semester with the intention of moving back and doing graphic design. Can’t wait to see your channel blow up! Always knew you were meant for the arts and I relate with what you said lol

I needed this video since I’ve been doing art since forever as well, I’m currently a high school junior and what my mom says is that I should major in something else. Honestly, I told her I wanted to major in criminology yet I know art simply something I’ve always wanted. Over the years, I haven’t been doing much art due to lack of motivation and whenever I draw I simply don’t feel like I’m expressing myself at all. I’m not sure how to explain it, but to put it in short words it’s like an art block that’s been going on for 2 yrs now. Any advice you could give when it comes to improving and finding the rhythm again?

Thanks for making this video! This was really helpful because I'm thinking about majoring in graphic design!

I've never seen myself more in someone than you. Thank you ❤

In my last semester of Graphic Design. It has not been easy. Sometimes it makes me wonder why I took it, I just had no idea what I wanted to do. Lol but no regrets I learned a lot! But I'm ready to change my major

Love the honesty in this video. Thank you for making it!

Great video. I'm nearing the end of my Multimedia study and sure, I'm kinda worried about not landing a job/getting enough commission work to pay the rent. But I also know that I followed my passion and did my best to get to where I am. I did it exactly because of what you said: I want to have fun working, not throw away all that time doing something I despise. So I'm going to go through with it and make it work.

I just came across your channel and I’m really happy I did. I just want to say thank you for opening up about this. I feel like I’ve been drowning in my thoughts lately. When I graduated high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do and when people asked me, I always said business to get people off my back. Business runs in my family and my sister graduated with international business. I always feel like I have to live up to certain expectations which is exhausting. I’m getting my associates next year and as of right now, I’ve been working towards marketing. I keep going back and forth between marketing and graphic design. I honestly don’t know if I’ll like marketing and that scares me. I would consider myself a creative person, but always steered away from pursuing art as a career because I’ve always been told it’s unstable. This video you made though gave me hope that I can follow what I really am passionate about so thank you again.

This is awesome ! We are really impressed with your stuff ! 🔥🙌🏽🔥

I am really thankful although i am still a senior i really love graphic design but my family are against it but your video made me happy and encouraged me to major in this 🍓❤️

I don't know why my teacher messaged me to make him a profile picture for his fb page until making ads for his his page and etc. Suddenly I saw your channel, and I can say your such a blessing in disguise Dena. You're filling up my spirit to pursue graphic designing. Thank you so much. ❤✨

i initially was going to a university for forensic chemistry but at the last minute, i applied for a community college for business. i felt like i didn't like it as much, like it was a chore. i really wanted to do art but i still wanted to work in a business so i decided on graphic design. i haven't switched yet, but listening to this, im becoming more confident in my choice.

Hi, I was about to start listening to music to start studying, but then I came across the thumbnail of your video. And I feel like this was necessary for me. It was a good reminder and motivation for me to keep on moving forward. Sometimes we tend to forget what we are going for in life career-wise that sometimes we need this type of reminder. I really thank you for this. I am an art major with a minor in marketing and it has been a long time since I've studied because I took a break due to covid. So because of this, I forgot what I was studying for. Everyone has weaknesses and struggles. Mine is to fluently communicate with people. I have the tendency to not communicate effectively to a person or a big audience, but I know that I have to practice more to become better at it. Nothing is easy in this life. Doing hard work will eventually pay off. Once again, thanks for the good message. Also, I just subscribed :D. Keep up the good videos!

I don't even like numbers too😒 and I've been struggling to tell my family about it, actually I do tell them like most of my days that I don't want to be am Architect but they always keep telling me to pursue it😔 but It's trying to pressure me from all the math and numbers...I was more passionate to freedom to draw what I wanted not in systemic way...but here I am, 1st year Architecture student and I don't like this but I' too scared to tell my family about it again...😔

Not being able to provide for yourself much less a family, is misery! Been there and it’s virtually impossible to miserable and happy.

paused pretty early on in the video to state my thoughts! first off~ I can totally relate to the describe me in one word thing of either artistic or creative, I was called the latter the most! - and so, yea! I was already interested in and passionate about art but the fact that others thought so as well... it made me happy that they acknowledged it! as of yet, I'm still a high school student, but I'm late into high school and close to graduation meaning I'm definitely at a point in time where I have to think about my options in terms of what university I'm going to and what to major in... and to be honest, it's been quite difficult... T^T see, here's the thing; primary school to early high school time... I thought I had it all figured out. I had a role model, one solid career choice and a university choice set in stone, and no matter how much anybody tried to change my mind- well, it didn't work. I genuinely wanted to be an architect. I liked drawing, and I liked buildings, at the time I was probably thinking "well, isn't this perfect?" and so I thought that I had all it took. but then... reality hit me like a brick falling from the rooftop of a 10 story building, while I was just standing there absolutely dumbfounded... so now I'm left with an uncertain future, multiple paths filled with question marks, stress, overthinking, and not to mention mental and emotional unavailability, all piling up onto one-another... and so now I'm only certain about very few things, and even then I question and overthink those as well. I've got multiple major options that could lead to multiple career choices ranging from graphic design to interior design to fashion design to even something to do with creative writing!? and I'm just... I don't know anymore. I feel lost... mental and emotional unavailability really can be an understatement at times... * *sigh...* * :c

I'm currently in my senior year in highschool and I'm graduating in no time. I plan to attend community college. (This way I'll be able to think and see if I really wanna apply to a 4-year college or university after a few years in community college) I already signed up online and I'm doing my orientation for it now. I picked Graphic Design as my main major. I am not the most talented artist. But I think it's the right choice for me because this major doesn't sound as stressful as the other options. I hope I won't regret choosing this over the others. I remember signing up online. I wanted to cry so much. I felt so pressured that just by looking at the other possible majors available, it made me feel like I'm wasting my time if I pick this or that. This is because this major could be the most appropriate option, or that could be the one. It was like a harsh slap into my face that this is reality, and here comes nothing. I'm 18 this year, there's no turning back. I thought, "You can choose your major now and apply to a 2-year college or take a year off and work." So, I thought I could do a challenge-both at the same time! I already have my goals all set! I'm going to do this! I'm looking to see what my decision is, so walk me through. There's a side of me where I feel scared and anxious just thinking about my future plans, like applying to college and stuff. BUT! There's also this other side of me that gets excited and thrilled about the idea of being an adult and returning to college/work and such. So I'm feeling overwhelmed by all of my actions rn, like, "Am I really gonna be okay? Is picking Graphic Design (my "comfort" subject) the best choice?" I know that it doesn't have to be "The best" choice for now, i have plenty of time to discover what I wanna do with my life but I just have this feeling that if I don't try anything after highschool, im probably gonna have a hard time picking up my motivation as I grow older, or I might regret things if I didn't try them before. I don't want to think about ride thoughts. I can say that I'm not really good at anything lol. But keep saying they liked my arts, my art teacher's son even picked my project over the whole class' projects. So I'm kinda pretty confident about this. But I gotta say, I am currently in Virtual Enterprise class and it's a class where I should be communicating and have basic skills about business and that's just not my thing. They always say that ask them if you have questions but ike the thing is, im soooo way behind that it's gotten embarrassing to even ask about every little thing all the time so I tend to get ignored, that alone tells me a lot about what my strength and weaknesses are. Coz I'd rather be around people who share the same thing that I like, which is art, instead of being in an environment where I feel left out. I hope that makes sense. Tmi: I actually like dancing and singing, i like kpop too and being a kpop idol was once my dream but I know that my family won't support me. (And also I feel like it's too late to go into training and such to become an Idol.) I also once dreamed of becoming a flight attendant, because I like to travel, (even though I don't go out a lot, lol the irony) and because of that I also had a liking about planes and sky. I used to dream of becoming a pilot.

1:30 so true people tell me that I am creative too. I love art, it's the loml. I feel super relaxed after doing it that's why I want to take it as my major in uni

Hi Dena, thank you so much for sharing this. I have a similar situation with you and your video make me feel better.

Wow thank you for this! Started with the idea of architecture and then went to thinking about business before finally coming to graphic design.

I needed to hear this. I’ve been so frustrated trying to finish my GD degree. Thank you!

I've got a similar story... I've always been pretty artistic and creative, and I used to say I'd become an architect,, but I'm not really passionate about... And in case of science related stuff, , that isn't my cup of tea.. So now I'm looking towards graphic designing, but I'm still a little worried about the pay and the scope... I've got two years to finalize it,.. Thanks a lot for the video

Such great advice. Glad to hear things are going forward for you :) Still use your wallets on the daily and everyone always comments how cool they are :)

That’s exactly that I have been through right now. It’s really hard for me to make the decision for my major and my future career. As a international college student in US, my life is really hard in here. I have been through a lot in mentally, physically. I want to take Art major but I feel like everything is stopping me or I just don’t feel right taking the Art major. I have met with my counselors and we discussed about it but it didn’t work out. What I really need right now is someone who can help me out with this situation.

I’ve known that I wanted a job in visual arts for three years now, and now that I’m a sophomore in high school, I feel like it’s time I start thinking about what specifically I want to do. I struggle with the thought that I’m not improving fast enough, or that I’ll be wasting my time and money doing this. This is my dream, I want to create things that will inspire people. And I just don’t want to lose that dream. I know I’m talented, but sometimes it feels like it’s not enough.

Thank you so much for sharing, this really helped me!

BRO I FUCKING LOVE YOU FOR THIS THANK YOUUUUUU

this video made me feel so safe ty

Thanks for being honest! As a female, I feel like we are pressured too much into entering the STeM field despite our passion and talent being elsewhere.

Stem subjects have never been my strong suit either, when I hear about people majoring in maths or science I’m so glad I didn’t do that the fact that there is a degree that allows me to work on art and computers?yes please!

If people wanna go to college for art I suggest just don’t go to college self learn art and build up your portfolio youll do better with a art career attempting through trial and error rather than going to four years of college and not havin many job prospects at the end. Dont be a follower and just go to college especially if u can only do art for a living skip college and start your own projects now. F what ur parents say its your debt u gonna end up having to pay off

1:36 as a STEM major, I'm not good at all with studio arts. I wish I could draw.

Thanks for making this video this video made my day thank you so much

I am in class 8 finding my career came across this video I kinda feel relatable my mother thinks it won't reach me anywhere my father was like I am not sure but he said I can support you but am sure about choosing art major I am stuck in that question for days so whenever I am free I look into every single things in internet I don't wanna be a accountant or doctor I don't like these things even it has high salary but I am not sure because even though I am creative and into arts I suck at drawing that is also taking me aback but I have to say I have a rich imagination of drawings in my mind can't express it because I can't draw like that it would make sad but next day start drawing again If I keep going to comment maybe I will tell you my story

OMG you're Vietnamese too AND majoring in Art lol nice nice

Great Video 🙌🏽

Thank you this helped me a lot

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🙏 thankyou so much 🙏

A technical art class can give you more tools to add to your arsenal

You smile❤

No hope just box. Fight back

I need this... Thank u

I love you ❣️

Amen.

If someone says becoming an artist is bad. I would show you boxing videos❤

is motion design taught as a subject in graphic design/ visual communication degrees or should i pursue a separate degree in motion graphics?

Does a graphic design student really focus on physical art?

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Hi Im looking forward to be in this stream being a grafic designer so how should i do it as for know im doing my 12th boards so can you suggest something about this so that i could get a prooer guidence

isnt graphic design the best major when it comes to stats and employment?

Did you need a portfolio to be able to take that major?

Skateboards with cool designs are always selling! Just saying.

What college do you go too it looks really cool their?

Hello, I would like to ask a question here. Which one is better, going to community college for 2 years first and then, transfer to university for the rest 2 years or going directly to the 4- year- university?