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Graphic Design-Good or bad major?

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TobiasFunke
Posts: 317 - Karma: 148

I was looking into majoring in Graphic Design but I'm not too sure whether that would be a rewarding career or not as far as salary and it being a good job.

Aug 10 2010 11:08AM
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Jacuse
Posts: 1792 - Karma: 1,549
you won't be making a lot of money with a degree in graphic design, but if it's what you enjoy doing go for it.
Aug 10 2010 11:15AM
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blong131
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id recommend taking electives in graphic design/reading books on your own time, and making a focused hobby outta it. not to downplay it ( i design myself, but only as a hobby), but the market for professional graphic design is dwindling, your better off doing private contract work.

but if its what you love, go for it!
Aug 10 2010 11:20AM
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Melvs
Posts: 15174 - Karma: 480
Look into industrial design. Definitely better paid and less people in it.
Aug 10 2010 11:33AM
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Frosty
Posts: 1738 - Karma: 797
If you're going to work to be the best at it, of course it's a good major. But if you're just doing it because you like to do it as a hobby, do it as a hobby, not a job.
Aug 10 2010 11:36AM
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Justo8484
Posts: 3905 - Karma: 204
well, as of now, you'd be looking at starting out in the low 30s straight out of college. if that doesn't appeal to you, do something else.
Aug 10 2010 12:11PM
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flux-capacitor
Posts: 317 - Karma: 42
i quit a job last year that would of paid me £100 000 tax free in 10 years so i can pursue a career in art ... im not doing it for money or fame ... im doing it because im a retard and i have a passion...but mostly the retard bit. only do it if you are 200% sure its what you want....
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Aug 10 2010 12:19PM
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Trollolo
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Anything practical / specific is a good major. Go for it.
Aug 10 2010 12:22PM
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