Degree choosing

[AriA]

I'm planning on attending the Academy of Art University in the fall and majoring in illustration, with supplemental modeling. What I was wondering is if this is a good way to go for a concept artist, I mean is it better to get a more traditional degree like illustration or would anyone recommend those "video game" majors. Mostly though I'd like to know if Illustration is a good path for a concept artist.

[Meloncov]

Most concept artists are illustration majors. The nature of video game design majors varies dramatically between schools; some would be good preparation for concept art, while others are primairly animation. No idea what AoA's is like.