How many hours per week should I expect to spend on homework in studio art/design classes?
The general rule of thumb recommended by the Program Coordinator is to allow twice the number of hours you’re IN class outside of class to do your “homework”. For example, you may be enrolled in 4 classes which total 12 credits in order to be fulltime. However, your contact hours total 18 (if you have two studio art classes and two non-studio classes, for example). It is recommended that you allow an average of an additional 36 hours per week to work on assignments. While some students may be able to accomplish a high quality of work in a much shorter time, many find the 36 hours to be more realistic in order to achieve a high level of success. Think of it as being much like learning a musical instrument in that the more you practice, the better you become in your craft.
