Any questions about HWS?

CarolynB
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:55:31 +0000

HMSmom, here is what my son’s friend says about the studio art program. I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need any more information and I can try to get your questions answered.

Studio Art is a major and minor program, with most classes taking place in the Elliot or Carriage House buildings, both located in the art center (an area of campus).
As a major, it’s a 12 course, disciplinary program. Most studio classes, as a studio, are around 3 hours long, and twice a week (although not every studio class fits this example, it’s been my experience in the studio art department).

Both of my classes have been aimed towards architecture students - that is, both of the classes I have taken are required for my major. I’ve taken 3D Design and Intro to Drawing, both very intensive - studio classes are a lot of work! They’re definitely enjoyable though and both have given me a lot of experience in working with different materials (namely charcoal for Drawing and materials such as plastic, wire, metal, and paint for 3D).

The professors are encouraging and instruct you on how to use materials you are unfamiliar with and safety instructions (especially for working in the woodshop!)
There’s a set of 100 level classes designed as a “foundation” for the major and then more focusing classes so the student can pick their interests.

I hope this helps, I’ve had a lot of fun taking studio classes and if I didn’t have so many architecture studios, I would definitely go back to studio art and take more!