Should I do an Acting BFA major or a Computer Science BS major in college?

I'm having a really hard time deciding. Please help if you can.





I am passionate and experienced with both areas. I've worked with my dad (systems engineer) and I've been in many high school, community, and other plays and have an interest in film acting (acting since 7, film and theater experience) and a lifetime contract with John Robert Powers Modeling and Acting Agency.





They're both dear to my heart and When I think of Acting, I want to do nothing else. When I think of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, I'm so excited to start...





but I don't know if they will let me double major in such a diverse double-major.





I need advice.

Should I do an Acting BFA major or a Computer Science BS major in college?
Be honest with yourself. If you are truly passionate about one over the other, choose that field. There's no point in making a lot of money if you have to spend every day doing something you don't love.





If you are equally interested in both, talk to your academic adviser. Is it possible to double major? There's no harm in asking. If not, what about majoring in one and minoring in the other?





In my opinion, you would have more flexibility with a computer science major and a minor in theatre. You'd be able to get an excellent job coming out of school, which would support your acting career, if you choose to continue in it. Several of my good friends are now-graduated theatre majors, and they ALL have day jobs. Your day job may as well be something which you enjoy, in which you are trained, and by which you can make a good living.





The point I'm trying to make here is that a degree in computer science is very flexible and will make you very "employable" after college, which will give you the freedom to pursue your other interests. As I'm sure you know, it takes a long time, a lot of talent, and a lot of persistence to get to the point where you can make a living in theatre, or even film. Also, it should be fairly manageable to pursue your acting career outside of your other studies-- e.g., you can still take theatre classes as electives, participate in school productions, etc.
Reply:An education and degree in Computer Science would bring a fairly secure financial future as a career and since you truly enjoy the field, I'm sure you would excel. Fine Arts, acting, stage, can all be done in conjunction while you major in the field that will afford you a steady "role".
Reply:I am an actor in LA. I did a BFA in Acting. While I don't regret my choices, GET THE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR. If you can double major great -


but here's the deal


if you become an actor you will have to support yourself for a long time before you make any money. You can wait tables, or actually do something you like. If you do become an actor you will be taking lots of acting classes in whatever city (LA or NY if you are serious) anyway. You'll get the training on the job. Can't do that so much with the computer stuff. And BFA programs for the most part do not train you for films, or give you any education in what you will be doing most of the time as an actor - marketing.


I am sure people will argue with me, but I'm living it, and that's my honest advice.
Reply:Such diverse double major is very expensive. So think carefully before you pursue your destined choice. Normally, you need to pick the course that you like most. Should you


find that it's not functional or lucrative in terms of job creation; you need to opt for the other. All these cost money. So you need to be rationale in your choice.





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Reply:Check out David Mamet's excellent book, "True or False" and go for the computer science major. If you want to minor in theater, fine, but a BFA is more important for the talented contacts you will make than for anything usefull you will learn. The best way to learn acting is to perform, so you may want to consider a school that has a healthy theater community around it. Good luck.

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