Saints Maps - Studio Art

STUDIO ART

SUGGESTED MINORS

Limestone’s Studio Art Program is designed to provide a solid foundation for vocations in art-related fields. Students learn the “in’s and out’s” of professional exhibition conduct through creating art, planning and hanging exhibitions, designing marketing for the promotion of their exhibits, giving an artist talk during their reception and at the Student Research Symposium, as well as practicing writing within the discipline.

Graduates have successful careers as teachers, designers, museum and gallery assistants, craftsmen, artists, art supply and gallery owners, graphic artists, window dressers, art consultants, and grant writers.

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

STUDIO ART

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections

Explore service-learning or creative freelance opportunities

Attend exhibits in and familiarize yourself with the Limestone Art Gallery

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Creative Writing

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel

Schedule a mock interview Career & Professional

Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship

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Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices

Create Handshake account

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Start finalizing your resume portfolio

Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile

Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Graphic Design or faculty advisor to check

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events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner interview with the Center for Professional Development

Internship Fair and apply for an internship

resume and visual business attire or visit the Saints profile Graduate School Fair to explore applying

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Prepare for and finalize your Senior Art Exhibit and Artist Talk

Apply to graduate

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Submit publication for The Candelabra, Limestone’s literary & arts magazine

Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

CAREER PATHS

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Art Director

Special Effects or Makeup Artist

Cartoonist/ Comic Strip Artist

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Costume Designer Computer Animator Art Teacher

FURTHER EDUCATION

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Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Teacher Certification

MS Art Therapy & Counseling

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve

Diverse design skills

Ability to market self

Time Management & Self-motivation

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

The department allows yearly professional experience and exposure through the Juried Student Exhibition and our fine arts publication The Candelabra.

The capstone course, Senior Seminar, prepares each student for his/her own exhibition, as well as the completion of a professional portfolio to enter into the marketplace.

The faculty strives to offer moments for advancement including topic-specific field trips, guest artist talks, museum visits, national conference attendance, art sales, etc.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

“My experience at Limestone was wonderful, and I consider those four years some of the best of my life. I use the knowledge and skills I learned at Limestone every day. I am in direct contact with hundreds of artists across the globe. I collaborate with these artists to curate unique and tailored artwork programs. The ability to do this effectively is in direct correlation with what I learned during my time as a Saint. I am forever grateful for all of the wonderful people I met and the amazing times I had at Limestone.”

Holli Schwartz ‘13 Resourcing Department, DAC Art Consulting