<p>Hello,
I plan on double majoring in Graphic Design and Marketing. Because of my first year, I almost have enough credits to pick up a minor in animation. I was just wondering if this double major plus minor combo will give me a clear cut advantage in the job market, or if I'm wasting my time because i'll have to be in school for an extra year. I am also wondering what are some career possibilities.</p>
<p>It isn't worth an extra year of school (unless u just enjoy college).</p>
<p>What college are you attending?</p>
<p>Woodbury University, Burbank CA</p>
<p>Waste of time.</p>
<p>But why? It's easy just to give your opinion, but try to back it up.</p>
<p>**Minors in general don't help you that much, unless it's a complimentary minor. But in your situation, you are already double majoring which gives that "complimentary" flavor, so it's a moot point. Plus, Woodbury University ain't Wharton, so the extra work load isn't gonna be substantially worth it.</p>
<p>Just my .02**</p>
<p>I beg to differ. Graphic design + marketing can really open up doors. You can get into a creative marketing agency doing user interaction (UI) or anything in the creative department on top of any other marketing type job. </p>
<p>True, it's not Wharton but if you get into the creative side no one cares. Your portfolio does the talking. And ACDs make more and do less than I-bankers which a lot of people here want do (taken from someone that has seen both sides of the field).</p>
<p>My .013euro from someone that has been in advertising and ibanking.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for that last response. It was really helpful!</p>
<p>Jhonkas - what is ACDs?</p>
<p>ACD stands for Associate Creative Director.</p>
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<p>They do less..yes. But make more? This thread has spun out of control!</p>
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<p>It may give you more "options" but having both is certainly not necessary if you know what you want to do. Are additional options worth an extra year of school? I say no.</p>