Shane Mastronardi
2018
There are so many connections that can be made that will expand your art and help you grow as an artist and a professional.
Hometown
Mullica Hill, NJ
What is one thing you didn't know about UArts that new students might be interested to learn?
It's not so much of a secret...it's the amount of resources we have in our shops here, the many resources we have with learning new techniques and making connections with the shop supervisors outside students' majors. There are so many connections that can be made that will expand your art and help you grow both as an artist and a professional.
What's your favorite thing to do in Philly?
My favorite thing to do in Philly is finding new places to eat and hang out. There are so many cool Cafes and Restaurants in the city that are not well known. It gives me something to look forward to and an excuse to escape from the studio for a little while.
What did an average week in your first year look like?
My first year was crazy, I was trying to figure out how to balance my classes and work load and being on my own for the first time. I spent a lot of time in the studio at late hours.
Monday: Class from 8:30am-5:30pm (Image and Time Object and Environment) then work in studio
Tuesday: Class from 10am-1pm (First Year Writting, Creative Practices) then work in studio
Wednesday: Class from 1pm-7pm (Art History Survey 2, Intro to Design: Prinicples) then Work in studio
Thursday: Class from 8:30am-5:30pm (Image and Time Object and Environment) then work in studio
Friday: Class from 10am-11:30 (First Year Writting) then work in studio
Weekend: Work in the studio