In not too long, I'll have two undergrad degrees, one in graphic design and one in math. So far, I've been thinking of following the math and going into some engineering field. But is there a job that would pay enough to keep me off the streets that would combine the graphic design and math? I dearly love both of my directions of study and would be equally complimented if someone called me a math geek or computer nerd (call me both and we should find a time to go out for coffee.) Yet in all my searching, I haven't really come across anything that would fit. And in terms of the graphic design, I am not looking for a mindless job of creating the sort of graphics an amateur with a guide to Photoshop or Illustrator could do in a half hour. Just because I like math doesn't mean I don't like being creative. I use both sides of my brain, and I'd love it if I could find a job that would let me do just that. I'd really appreciate it if you'd share any thoughts you had on the matter.
2006-08-04 19:20:37 · 6 answers · asked by V 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Have you every written your own software to manipulate images? Right now I am thinking about a series of programs to combine and generally mess with bitmap images (bitmaps have no compression and straightforward structure).
You might be able to market your ideas on computer manipulation of images or graphical data on the market. While you're doing your own thing, do get a real job - either as a 'wrist' or something related to your quantitative skills.
If you have a statistics background, you could work for a law firm, as an expert in presenting data to a jury. Your skills as an artist and math geek can combine to communicate an idea in a powerful way.
2006-08-04 19:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Polymath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a theatre degree. Honestly, it was incredibly difficult and took more actual hours of work than any other major I know of. We had incredibly brilliant students who couldn't make through the program. You must remember that theatre studies isn't just going up on stage and pretending. Any decent college will have a strong curriculum in theatre history, theory and analysis. There is a lot of ignorance out there, as seen on some answers posted here. The arts have played possibly the largest role in reshaping American culture and theatre, film and television are pivotal. The amount of work and knowledge it takes is daunting. This is not the degree to pursue if you're planning on falling back on something else if it doesn't work out though. The only way it ever works out is if you accept nothing else. You have to give yourself over completely to a certain lifestyle that is different from the social norm. However, if it's what you want--then nothing else will suffice.
2016-03-26 23:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep going to school. Math is one of the highest government funded majors in college!!! FAFSA
www.FAFSA.ed.gov or try for a scholarship, there is funding for that kind of a brain. Have you thought about architecture?
Good luck, sweety
2006-08-04 19:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your skills would make you a great Website Builder or
Programmer.
These are current fields that pay well.
Or apply at the phone company.Good pay,Good job.
2006-08-04 19:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you feel about archetect? (forgive my spelling)
i think designing buildings may actually incorportate both math and design
2006-08-04 19:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a job
2006-08-04 19:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by ~*~ Stormy Weather~*~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋