How to Survive a Long Studio Class

The majority of studio classes in art schools can range anywhere from three hours to six hours. To incoming freshman that length of time can seem intimidating. You do get used to it, but there are several things that you can do to make a class that length of time more comfortable.

1. Get Enough Sleep!

You never really realize how important sleep is until you get to college! When you are taking a long class you have to make sure you can handle it mentally. This includes getting more than a couple hours of sleep at night.

      2.  Eat Breakfast (or Lunch)

This is also part making sure you are mentally fueled up for the day. A good filling meal will keep you concentrated on your work and not daydreaming what you would order at your favorite restaurant. Also bring a snack and water. A snack will hold you over until your next meal and water will keep you hydrated (and your throat free of charcoal and pastel dust).

     3. Make Sure You Have What You Need

Make sure you have all the supplies you need. This means art supplies, homework, and any other things that will ensure that you will be successful. If your class is in the morning, I recommend packing everything the night before. There's nothing worse than oversleeping and then having to rush around to pack things and not be late.

    4. Schedule Your Classes Smartly

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Schedule your classes when you are most awake and productive. This piece of advice may be more helpful for your second semester, but when you do it is a big help. Another thing to consider is if your college gives breaks and for how long. Moore has and hour long lunch break and a half hour long dinner break. That did play into my decision to schedule most of my studio classes in the morning. Finally, try to get classes with your friends. Having someone you know in the class makes it seem to go a lot faster (also if you forget due dates you have someone to ask).

    5. Don't Go Into the Class Worrying About the Length

When you're occupied, six hours goes much faster than you might think!


I hope these tips help! Good luck in your college endeavors!