Adaptability and versatility are two very important qualities to beginning a successful career in art. At Shippensburg, we think internships are vital to the success of an art major. Internships help students gain valuable experience they need to land an entry-level position. The department maintains a current file of internship positions, and faculty work closely with each student to locate a suitable placement. Draw and read.
Drawing is the most important skill of all artists, regardless of their chosen medium.
Drawing allows the artist to give immediate form to ideas and to further develop those ideas rather quickly. Read everything you can about art, and especially contemporary art. An informed artist will have a deeper understanding of the creative process, and will be better prepared to create art or designs of significance. All art majors take several foundation courses to develop manual skills and to acquire conceptual knowledge about visual art. The foundation courses are Basic Drawing, Color and Two Dimensional Design, Three Dimensional Design, and Art Appreciation.