Website: https://www.svsu.edu/artgallery/winter2020exhibitions/winterbfataylorstone/

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, May 2020

Greatest Assets of SVSU Art Department:The Art Department at SVSU has been such a strong support system in this journey. Going into the program I was nervous about creating a children’s books because I had no experience in it. However, with advice and suggestions from the art department I was able to create work that I am so proud of. This opportunity to work with such creative minds was a challenge and honor, and I’ve come out of it learning so much about myself and my artwork. I cannot thank my committee and the art department enough for their support through this adventure."

Website: http://stephaniepaine.com/index.php?/about/

Stephanie received a BFA from SVSU & MFA degree from Purdue University. She is an Assistant Professor in Photography, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Department of Visual Arts. Stephanie has had teaching appointments at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey. Her research has been exhibited in Turkey, Singapore and throughout the United States. Her research explores themes related to movement, body perception and phenomenology theory, and economical changes and the decline of population and exile.

Degree: Art, May 2018

Greatest assets of the SVSU Art Department: There is a variety of classes that introduce you to many different art mediums so you gain valuable experience creating different forms of art. I had never tried silkscreen before until I took the class at SVSU, which is what led me to my current job opportunity. I would recommend the Art Department to incoming high school students because its a great networking tool. Professors are willing to answer questions and provide insight on the current creative job market. Plus you get to take classes with other students who might have already had experience working in an art field before their time at SVSU that could help to steer you in a direction that you never knew existed. You also have the chance to make lifelong connections with fellow creative minds which is super valuable down the road and while you're in school.