The Majors and Minors Fair happened on Friday, September 30th for SCAD. In addition to it being a passport event, it was great opportunity for SCAD freshman to learn about the current majors they have chosen, and to explore new ones. I went around and asked SCAD freshman a variety of questions about their current major, where they are from, what they learned, and why they chose that major.
(Image sources from SCAD.edu)
Amanda Greenville, S.C. Production Design
HC: What is it about your major that interests you?
AG: It is interesting, and I can get a good job.
HC: What other majors caught your attention?
AG: Painting, accessory Design
Alex Wilson, Greenville S.C., Photography
HC: What about your major interest you?
AW: I like facilities and equipment.
HC: What is something that surprised you about the major you chose?
AW: The classes I have to take, the concentrations.
HC: What other majors caught you interest?
AW: Advertising, Jewelry
Megan Spinrad, Chester Vermont. Animation and Performing Arts (Double Major)
HC: Why did you choose to double major?
MS: I wanted to apply performing arts and animation because I’m passionate about both.
HC: What is something that surprised you about your major?
MS: The curriculum. I was nervous about registering for classes, but this made things so much easier.
Jacob Bern. Miluake, Wisconsin. Fashion Business and Fashion Design
HC: Why did you double Major?
JB: I was originally just a fashion major, but after touring the buildings and reading about Alexander McQueen, I decided to double major.
HC: What about your majors do you like?
JB: I enjoy what I like to do, and other people enjoy it
HC: What did you learn new about our majors?
JB: Most fashion students have no experience starting
HC: What other majors caught your interest?
JB: Graphic design and accessory design
Colin Mccarthy. Philadelphia, Film, Minors in Advertising and Fashion Design
HC: Do you think you will ever collaborate majors?
CM: Yes. Film and advertising. I can see that tying in a lot.
HC: What is something about all 3 that you like?
CM: The creativity. There is not border. You can convey your message and get it out there.
HC: What is something new you learned?
CM: The classes I can take. It’ll be a tough to nail down what I can do, but there are so many opportunities
Gus Gloeckner. Parcellville, Virginia. Dramatic Writing
HC: Why did you choose your major?
GG: I love TV and Film, and I love writing
HC: What is something you learned new?
GG: The requirements and I have to complete foundation studies.
HC: What was overall experience at the Majors and Minors fair?
GG: It was very helpful and helps me step into my major
Tommy Rodgers, New Jersey. Film and TV
HC: What is something new you learned?
TR: Take Film 100 courses from Professor Morton.
HC: Any other majors interest you?
TR: Photography. I like observing light. I’m thinking about double majoring. Probably not.
Lindsey Stiff. Maryland. Film and TV
HC: What did you learn?
TR: I learned about motion media and might minor in it.
HC: Any other minor you’re interested in?
TR: Production Design.
HC: Why did you choose your major?
TR: Seem like a good field to find a job in.
HC: What other majors did you learn about?
TR: Graphic design and service design.
Connelly Morris. New York. User Experience
HC: What do you like about your major?
CM: I love how you can go into anything with it and make it personal to the client.
HC: Any other majors?
CM: I was initially interested in film and television. I learned how easy it is to minor in graphic design with a user experience degree.
Alejandro Pagen. Salisbury, Maryland. Performing Arts
HC: Why does your major interest you?
AP: I want to learn how to act in front of the camera
HC: Any other majors interest you?
AP: Maybe Game Design
HC: What did you learn new there?
AP: I don’t have to minor for acting in front of the camera because it’s a major class in Performing Arts.