What art major would... fit?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>Hey guys, I'm currently researching info on various art schools, mainly looking at graphic design programs, but i have just realized a very obvious blip in my decision making that should have been taken care of a lot longer before this. </p>

<p>I feel like I'm attracted to many of the following - concept artist/childrens book illustrator/card illustration/storyboard artist/animator/(ESPECIALLY concept artist)</p>

<p>my current plan was to try to major in graphic design, which would offer me a chance to break into the above mentioned industries, while at the same time, if something happens to not work out, i would have a wide range of possible paths i could take (the most obvious one being a graphic designer, which doesnt sound too bad at all). the main reason behind this is basically that i see graphic design as being more "marketable" and flexible in the job market, giving me more options when compared to other art majors such as illustration or animation.</p>

<p>is my... thinking flawed?</p>

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<p>You might want to consider a school that allows you to choose a major and a concentration. Therefore you can major in Graphics Design and have a concentration in illustration (or the other way around). IMO, it is a good combination because if your design requires a drawing, you can do your own instead of depending on another artist.</p>

<p>Many schools require a foundation year, and you do not have to pick a major until the end of freshman year. If you follow this route, you will have a better idea of what direction you want to take, and knowledgeable faculty to guide you. Good Luck.</p>

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<p>Pratt Institute has a major in graphic design with an illustration concentration. Look into them.</p>

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<p>illustration and animation, maybe?</p>