[Tyrien]

Originally Posted by PockyMePink

Graphic design.

You'd need an understanding of politics then. You don't need to be fluent, but a highschool politics class isn't intended to give fluency either. It's intended to give you background information and insight on interpretation.

What if a government organization was to commission you to create a flyer, or logo for them? How could you possible do that properly without first knowing the opposing parties, or the party contracting you? How can you know what is appropriate for a political brochure without knowing some background?

Sure that's something you can research on the spot, but your time is your money. You don't want to have to spend an excessive amount of time researching when you have a deadline.

I know that's just one example, but I hope you can understand how that would be beneficial to success in your career. I'm (hopefully, only had my interview last monday) starting graphic design next year and I know this is something I'll want to be aware of.