Studio Arts

Learning Outside
of the Classroom

Art does not happen in a vacuum, and neither does life. As part of a major urban University community, students in the Department of Studio Arts have the opportunity to take advantage of a number of programs and activities that will enrich the undergraduate experience both within and outside of the classroom.

PITT ARTS

Pittsburgh is a city that enjoys a rich cultural diversity—theater, opera, ballet, dance, museums, and outstanding large and small art galleries. The PITT ARTS program provides ready access to Pittsburgh's many cultural institutions by arranging free admission and often transportation to attend ballets, plays, and operas downtown; to visit area art galleries and museums; and to enjoy a wide variety of cultural programming on campus.

Internships

An internship can give you a closer look at working in a particular field, help you gain a competitive edge, help you make contacts in the marketplace, and provide credits toward your degree. Studio Arts majors may take internships through the Department of Studio Arts for credit toward the major (30 SA credits must be completed to qualify). For art majors who have not met the Department's 30-credit requirement, internships may be taken for non-credit through the Office of Experiential Learning (OEL). Credits earned from OEL internships are applied to your non-Studio Arts 120-credit degree total.

Studying Abroad

Studying abroad is an exciting way to add an international perspective to your undergraduate education and strengthen your credentials as a graduate. Many Studio Arts students study at the SACI Art School in Florence. SACI provides a stimulating educational experience that draws upon the rich cultural resources of both past and present Italy. The inspiring and well-equipped facilities of the palazzo and separate graduate center are located a few steps from Michelangelo's Medici Chapel, the Laurentian Library, the Duomo, the church of Santa Maria Novella, and the bustling activity of Florence's central market.

For more information about studying abroad, please contact the Study Abroad Office at 412-648-7413 or stdyabrd@pitt.edu.

Curriculum Resources

“Pitt's Studio Arts Department benefits from the fast-paced technology and rich cultural history of the city of Pittsburgh. How many other art students can leave their studio classroom, cross the street, and walk into a major museum to view works by Monet, DeKooning, and other masters? As a student in Pitt's Studio Arts Program, I become an active participant in the art community in Pittsburgh through guest lectures, access to the Carnegie Museum and the Warhol, as well as having professors who are major players in the community.”

Jason Pippi

Michael Morrill