<p>Hi! I'm currently a Junior in High School so I'm really looking in to colleges. I know I want to do something with art. I've been really interested in sequential art and concept design. However as I have been searching, I've kinda noticed not many colleges offer a sequential art degree. I also do enjoy traditional art. So my question is, should I major in specific field of art or get an overall degree? If I got an overall degree would I be able to get jobs in the sequential art field, or other type of jobs that deal with art? If you could offer me any insight it would be much appreciated!</p>
<p>Well when I think of a sequential art program I first think of SCAD. I’ve heard a lot of good things about that program and it is worth a look. Anyone I knew that was interested in comics had that on their list. And you do not need a degree in sequential art to do work in comics. A lot of people take a major such as illustration and then take a good deal of sequential art courses. Some schools even have concentrations in sequential art. Finding the right programs will simply come down to doing your homework. A strong illustration program will usually lead you to a strong sequential one. Look at schools with a strong illustration program like Ringling or RISD first to narrow down your search. Don’t be afraid to call the admissions offices of schools you are interested in. I’m sure they will be a big help. Hope I was helpful!</p>
<p>I think that many schools have sequential art available, but it may not be the name of a major–sort of what Bowman said. A friend of my dd’s is going to RIT and wants to do sequential art. You may need to dig deeper: go to schools and ask or contact the admissions and program offices. You can also ask these questions if you go to National Portfolio Day. Good luck.</p>
<p>My D goes to MCAD in Minneapolis, and is an illustration major. She has taken some sequential art classes as well that has helped her with character development and story telling skills. Her best friend is a comic major, and both of them really like the school.</p>
<p>Michelle, I have always thought that it would be wise to focus more on your specific passion and interest. Get a list of art courses (fine or not), and evaluate them to identify the one that really would suit you. That done, find a school for that program that works in close collaboration with industry corporations and professionals. This way, getting a job will be the least of your worries as you will be opening up job opportunities as you interact with enterprise stakeholders during your 3 or 4 year degree program. [Santa</a> Fe University of Art and Design | New Mexico Art College](<a href=“http://www.santafeuniversity.edu%5DSanta”>http://www.santafeuniversity.edu) is a great school to get started with in your search.</p>