Going to grad school for a degree that's unrelated to my undergrad degree?

Graduate School
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<p>I just finished freshman year at a small, private libarts college, and i'm planning to major in English, with a concentration in creative writing. However i recently realized that it's animation and film I wanna do, and then maybe work for companies like Disney or Pixar. My school doesn't offer animation, and it's only a minor I can achieve in film.
I thought I'd leave it for grad school then, but I researched all the top school and they require an undergrad experience in animations or a related field in the arts. Which, of course, I won't have.
Some of these grad school say something like "we accept applicants with all sorts of backgrounds, BUT it's strongly recommended.."
So i considered transferring to an art school, but of course they require a portfolio of some sort suggesting I have experience in this field which, again, i don't. </p>

<p>What do you think my chances of getting into grad school will be? Slash does anyone know of a good animation/graphic designing school (could be anywhere in the world, really, but preferably the US) that would be okay with my English major and Film minor?</p>

<p>Keep in mind i'm an international student.. who needs financial aid. (In that i mean that usually affects colleges' decisions).</p>

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<p>Have you considered majoring in Art or CS? Consider talking to an advisor about your situation and asking grad students at programs you may apply for advice.</p>

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<p>A major in studio art with a minor in computer science (or vice versa) might give you what you need. Since most animation is done on computers, a background in computers/computer graphics should be a plus. For your electives, you can take a few film courses.</p>

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<p>Not sure how it works out for you but to give you hope a friend of mine has a undergrad in Spanish studies. Has a Cosmetology License and works as a hairdresser. She recently graduated with her MBA with a 4.0. Getting excepted into the program was no problem. She had to go to a few interviews though but she completed it with flying colors.</p>