Student Opportunities

The Art & Design Department prepares students for positive engagement, involvement, and leadership in society and the community. The Department and CSU offer many exciting opportunities for student involvement, encouraging collaboration, community, leadership, respect, and ethical behavior. Participation in student groups and campus activities build professional experience and creates lifetime friendships.

"Opportunities I was able to obtain during an undergrad at CSU ranged from interning with an internationally acclaimed graffiti artist to being selected for the inaugural cohort of the Art Insitute of Chicago's Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellowship. These invitations to see how the art world works connected me to networks in Chicago that I continue to foster."

Student Art Club

The Art Club focuses on creating fun and educational opportunities for Art & Design students including visiting artists and designers, museum and agency field trips, student exhibitions, workshops, and more! Art Club is a great way to meet artists and designers, and get to know your classmates. Become a club leader to coordinate events and build community. Contact Thomas Lucas for more info tlucas22@csu.edu

Internships

Art & Design internships enhance your education with practical experience. Students intern in design & advertising agencies, museums, galleries, art studios, community spaces. Art & Design faculty mentor students to prepare their skills, resumé, and portfolio to apply and succeed. 

Leo Burnett Pencil Project

CSU Art & Design students have the opportunty to participate in a full-semester advertising workshop created by Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide agencies. Leo Burnett and Arc professionals teach the course alongside Art & Design faculty, guiding students to learn advertising strategy, collaborate with agency professionals, and create a real-life advertising project. Contact John Smith for more information at john.smith@csu.edu.