<p>The way I see it, i’ve never taken a high school art class, is that English teachers are more in demand since it’s mandatory for students to take it.</p>
<p>But if you decide not to teach, I’m not sure if one would be happy as a professional artist unless they are well compensated. But i don’t think there are many such artists.</p>
<p>I also see art as more of a hobby centered on freedom of expression. It is not meant to be shackled by a curriculum and assignments.
Interesting video about how schools hinder creativity: [FORA.tv</a> - Sir Ken Robinson: A New View of Human Capacity](<a href=“http://fora.tv/2009/01/29/Sir_Ken_Robinson_A_New_View_of_Human_Capacity#Sir_Ken_Robinson_Industrialism_Marginalized_Human_Talents]FORA.tv”>http://fora.tv/2009/01/29/Sir_Ken_Robinson_A_New_View_of_Human_Capacity#Sir_Ken_Robinson_Industrialism_Marginalized_Human_Talents)</p>
<p>And if you’re an English teacher, you only work about half of the year and can still have time for your art passion.</p>
<p>“What I want in a major is creativity, to be able to design without limitations my own conceptions. I don’t limit myself to the label of artist, because what people fail to understand is that such a title is too thick and limited. And although i am strong with paints/charcoal/graphite I’d prefer a major that connects these skills but doesn’t have too direct of a correlation.”</p>
<p>I see what your saying, you want the best possible major for you, that will be practical after you graduate. But everyone wants this, and not all get it. So maybe if you can’t get 100% what you want, settle for 70%. (this is the way i’ve been told to think when looking for a wife in the future.</p>
<p>I think that English teacher as a career choice is a great decision. And my parents didn’t go to college either so I try to shy away from some of their advice. I listen to what they have to say though.</p>