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University of Michigan - Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design

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ANN ARBOR, MI
Rating 3.5 out of 5 12 reviews

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2000 BONISTEEL BLVD.
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

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The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan is a tight-knit community within a tier-one research university. We are global citizens, collaborators, and innovators. We apply our creative skills in service of the greater good.

The Stamps School offers a unique transdisciplinary undergraduate experience in art and design. Students choose one of four innovative degree programs: the BFA, BA, BFA in INterarts Performance, and the Dual/Joint Degree.

The BFA is for students interested in an intensive studio-focused program.

The BA is for students interested in a broader exploration of academic resources.

The BFA in Interarts Performance is a joint program with the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance for students interested in performance, art, and design.

The Dual/Joint Degree allows Stamps Students to pursue more than one degree with other University of Michigan Schools and Colleges.

Discover more about the Stamps School at stamps.umich.edu.

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Stamps Pre-College Programs

Portfolio-building programs for high school students interested in art and design. Stamps Pre-College Programs include Spring Studio classes and Summer Studio sessions. Our virtual and in-person programs are offered to current high school students (grades 9 – 12) interested in building new skills for their creative pursuits.

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University of Michigan - Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design Reviews

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Amazing school with a lot of different resources for aspiring artists. I love their interdisciplinary approach to design.

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I believe Michigan’s School of Art and Design is adequate for students who are not sure what they want to do with their artistic abilities; however, for those who do know, like myself, waiting until sophomore year to begin specialization is frustrating. Along with everyone having the same degree. I feel as if Penny Stamps should have sub majors instead of the “Art & Design” Degree. Not every student wants to pursue design, and not every student wants to pursue art. The foundation classes can also be viewed as unjust for students who entered STAMPS for photography, sculpture, or anything other than drawing due to the heavy drawing done in foundation classes.

I just accepted my offer for the School of Information and will be transferring out of Stamps. Me and several of my friends (5 of them, to be specific) all started our freshman year in Stamps. Next semester, only one of them will still be in Stamps. The classes are hit or miss depending on the professors. Some of them are unqualified to teach, but some are amazing. It's hard to get into classes that you want, especially the upper level classes, some of which have THREE prereqs. The portfolio expo they advertise every year does not have good opportunities for recruitment—they usually bring in small companies and startups that hire unpaid/min wage interns. (One time they even brought in RoosRoast?) Overall, Stamps does not seem to care enough about the development of students and to be honest I'm transferring because despite excelling in my studios, I feel like I haven't learned ANYTHING.

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