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QUESTION: I want to learn how to draw and design but also learn the business side of fashion what should I major in ?

what would be my best and easiest option when choosing a major and minor ... I don't want to make my college experience more difficult than it has to be

ANSWER: Hello Lauren,

First, I just want to say that you shouldn't look into your college future and think of it as possibly "difficult." Your college experience will be exactly what you make of it: a combination of the classes you choose to take, the direction you take your study, and the amount of effort YOU choose to put into it. Embrace the hard work, and you just might get a fabulous experience out of it!

Now, what you choose as your major depends on what your career goals are. If you're interested in moving on past college and working in the fashion industry, I would suggest majoring in that. If not, I would suggest planning your major around what you really want to do. You can always take electives in other areas that you are interested in to give you a well rounded education. Also, if you're attending an art college, most offer required courses for all majors that cover the solid basics of drawing and design.

So, I suggest you sit down and figure out what you want for your future. That should give you a clearer picture of where to go.

If you need any additional advice, let me know! I will be more than happy to help.

College can be daunting, but it's the first level of education that you are in control of. So many possibilities open up. I hope it's a wonderful experience for you!

Good luck!
Gianina


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QUESTION: First Let me say thank you
with that said I know what I want to do I just dont know the name of it and the name of the major ...it combines both the design and drawing aspect while teaching me marketing,accounting,and mangement do you by any chance know the name or a major and minor that I can take

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Hello again Lauren!

Now, when you say that it combines design and drawing with marketing, accounting, and management...do you mean exclusively with fashion or design marketing/management in general?

Have you started to apply to colleges already? If so, looking at the course schedule descriptions of majors from target schools and talking to admissions counselors will help you choose the right school and course of study. I'm not as familiar with fashion majors, but as with most, the content can vary from school to school, so some may offer a more comprehensive study.

My alma mater, the Savannah College of Art and Design, offers a major in Design Management, but that's in general, not just pertaining to fashion. I'm sure some other schools might offer this degree as well.

Let me know any follow-up information and I can extend my answer!
All the best,
Gianina  

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I can answer questions concerning most traditional mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, colored pencils, collage/cut paper, graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink. I also have strong, advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Powerpoint and Publisher; and beginner to immediate level knowledge in Illustrator, Freehand, After Effects, and Flash. In addition, I can cover miscellaneous subjects such as portfolio preparation, applying to art schools, art school study skills, color theory, basic design and drawing principles, basic animation techniques, working on personal art styles and exploring new artistic techniques. Topics such as the detailed legal aspects of art, web programming and Flash action scripting do not fall under my area of expertise.

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Experience in the Area
I graduated summa cum laude with a double BFA in Illustration and Computer Art (specializing in 2-dimensional animation) from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where as a student, I happily tutored fellow peers in all aspects of art and created numerous illustrations for the school newspaper. For the past several years, I have been illustrating seminar books, designing numerous graphics, and creating short animation sequences for use in video. In addition, I work as a private tutor and am co-director / co-owner of a company that focuses on and promotes the local music industry. I assist with all the day-to-day operations of this company as well as manage all art direction and design.

Education/Credentials
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA Computer Art, Illustration
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List, GPA 4.0

Awards and Honors
Induction into Alpha Pi Beta honor society for art and design, 2002
Outstanding Achievement in Computer Art, 2002
Outstanding Student for the academic year 2001-2002
Awarded "Most Dependable" for District, the student newspaper, 2002
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, May 2001
Better Business Bureau Honesty in Advertising Essay Competition, Merit Award, November 1998
Mary Renee Whelan Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design

Exhibitions and Festivals:
Embodiement; Myths in Animal Form, www.postpicasso.com, December 10 - January 10, 2005
SCAD Alumni Show, Stardust Café, Orlando, FL; December 2004
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May 2004 - April 2005
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May 2003 - April 2004
Senior Showcase, SCAD Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah, GA; May 2002
2D or not 2D, SCAD Trustees Theatre, Savannah, GA; April 2002
Small Works, SCAD Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah, GA; November 7 - December 31, 2001; art was purchased
Magnanimata Animation Festival, May 1999

Publications
Quoted briefly in Animation World Magazine, "Predicting the Future of Futurama" (April 1999) and "Ed, Edd, n Eddy: A Unique Approach" (June 1999)

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