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Entity makes the case for taking a college art class.

What’s something that you wish you did, but never got around to do? Learning how to play the piano? Ziplining through a rain forest? Talking to that cute guy you saw at a college party? We all have regrets, big and small, that we reflect on later and think, “Hm, maybe I should have done that instead.” College can have thousands of those experiences, ones where you had the opportunity to do something but just didn’t for whatever reason. It’s one of those things that you don’t want to think back to something you regretted not doing.

Which is why you should take at least one college art class when you’re in college, no matter your major, interest or whatever your academic counselor says. Art courses can be incredibly beneficial to all college students for a variety of reasons, and even if you don’t end up liking the class, at least you tried it out and didn’t end up with any regrets. Don’t believe us? Read below for some reasons on why you need to sign up for a college art class, and make sure to save some of that summer job money when you go out to buy paint and brushes!

  1. You explore a different thought process.

A lot of college classes expect you to approach a subject, break down the principles and then analyze and understand it. When you make art, the order is reversed: you begin with an idea, brainstorm how you want it to be portrayed and presented for others to analyze and then you create it. Exploring subjects and ideas through this method trains a different part of your brain, and can help you analyze the world around you more thoughtfully.

  1. You don’t have to be “good” at art to take an art class.

Even if it’s just an introductory art course, you don’t have to be Pablo Picasso in order for you to understand and enjoy the class. Art is for everyone, just like music, theater and film, and everyone can make art. And just like music, theater and film, people’s opinions about your art are subjective: some may not like it but others may love it. Either way, the art that you create will always be meaningful to you and that’s what really matters.

  1. Who wants a full load of “blah”?

Economics, biology, algebra, history…yawn! Inject a little fun into your schedule with an art class to shake things up. You’ll get a relief from all of those textbook-heavy classes you signed up for, and you’ll be able to have some fun working with your hands instead of writing down pages of notes.

  1. There’s so many different kinds of art classes you can take.

You don’t have to take art history if you’re not that kind of person. When you’re scrolling through the list of art classes, take one that sounds interesting to you or one you don’t know much about. You don’t have to sign up for a basic painting class, in fact, go for something completely different! From set design to collage, whatever art class you end up taking, make sure it’s one that you can learn a lot in.

  1. There’s not really “right” and “wrong” interpretations.

The beauty of art is that how a piece of art speaks to you is a unique experience, different from everyone around you. Whereas you can bomb a chemistry exam for writing down the wrong answers, with art you can interpret something in a different way than others and, as long as you can back up your interpretation, it’s valid. This can encourage expression in students, ones who normally stay silent during class discussions and lectures in “textbook classes.”

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