The Viewfinders Photo Club is open to all students who are interested in photography. Its mission is to create an open community where students can share work, ideas, knowledge, and encouragement. Activities include gallery trips, critiques, photography walks, member-lead exhibits, workshops, and more! Viewfinders is designed to foster an environment where amateur and advanced photographers alike can improve their skills and have fun.
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The goal of MSU Open Figure Drawing Session is to provide a place for students, faculty, and the community alike to congregate and better their abilities by drawing the figure, free of charge.
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MSU's AIGA student chapter gives students access to invaluable resources and opportunities through the national AIGA organization to help make the transition from students to professional designers. MSU's AIGA also provides CAAD Graphic Design concentration students an opportunity to socialize with their peers in a casual setting, the chance to be involved in leadership roles, and is a great addition to their resumé.
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Student exhibition space hosting one night pop-up shows organized and curated by interested students.
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The Fiber.Paper.Arts Club engages in the tradition of community-based learning and aims to give students a chance to broaden their skills as artists while exploring all aspects fiber arts: sewing, knitting, felting, weaving, quilting, fabric dying, paper making, and more.
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Studio learning is a unique experience, and the Mississippi State University Department of Art provides a supportive environment for personal growth and professional development.
One big advantage of studio learning is it allows for more students to have more one-on-one time with professors; the Mississippi State University Bachelor of Art degree program boasts a low 15:1 student to faculty ratio.
All art majors – “Art-Undeclared (UART)” – are required to participate in the Foundation Portfolio Review.
Design I is a six hour studio course that teaches a basic study of the fundamental elements and principles of design with an emphasis on composition.
Course credit for approved internships is offered in the areas of fine arts, photography, and graphic design. Design internships are also available at several locations on the Mississippi State University campus.
INvision offers an exciting, intensive, one week in-residence summer program to introduce students to majors in the studio fields of art and design. You’ll have the opportunity to work and socialize with other students from diverse backgrounds interested in making and talking about art.