Art major in College?

Im a senior in High School and untill now I haven't paid much attention to my old hobby of drawing and my old love of art, and well due to this I have taken no classes to improve these skills and have made no effort untill now to really push myself into bettering my abilities in art. Well I'm nearly convinced of taking an art major in College and I was wondering is this a safe choice? Like I've been afraid lately that I might learn little and well be around other extremely amazing artists leaving me in the dust....Is it safe to take on an art major when i get into college?

Art major in College?
It depends on what kind of college you choose, if you choose a state, community, or private art college.





Private art colleges cost tons more money, and people who attend those tend to be very into what they study, they know it's their passion so they like spending every second of their life on it. It's a lot of hard work. Also the same thing probably applies with the more hard to get into state colleges, but I'm not 100% sure. At private art colleges, likely the liberal arts classes are easier, and take up less of your time as your supposed to spend the bulk of your time on your studio classes.





If you choose like a local community college you'll likely be with less ambitious people and moms whose kids have all left the nest, so they need a new creative hobby to occupy their time. Or you'll be with those "mad at the world" artist types who've been doing art their whole lives and have had their asses kissed their whole lives, and are bitter because they are stuck going to community college because of financial reasons so they insult people who are worse than them and treat everyone like crap.





The thing about majoring in a creative field, is that it's always a risk, which is why when doing something like that you should choose what you love the most and want to spend the bulk of your time on.





When you say "safe", perhaps it might be, as when you get your Masters degree in art, you become eligible to teach college, unlike in other subjects, which you need a PHD to become a professor.





As for fearing "learning little", it's kind of what you make it, research the faculty and see if they are people who you think are qualified to teach.





There are critiques in art classes, that you should actively participate in as it will help you get better, I don't think people are going to be too hard on you, if they see you working hard and trying your best, but you should be serious about your profession in life regardless and build a "thick skin" as rejection is part of being a creative artist in any field.
Reply:I'd choose something more practical. You'll find that art as a hobby is nothing like learning art in college. Focus on something that leads naturally to a job. Maybe graphic design or web design (computer science). Make sure whatever you pick translates easy into a very obvious job and that there is a market for that degree. Graduate with an art degree and you'll find yourself an administrative assistant AFTER you graduate wondering what happened.
Reply:maybe if u dont mind being poor...unless ur really good and lucky which i doubt if ur worried about other people being better. no offence. but if money isnt everything then go for it. id recommend taking english classes. taken no classes= taken any classes..made no effort...made any effort...id concentrate on the basics