Emma Catrambone (Class of 2028)
Blogger Role: Art Therapy
Major: Art Therapy
Clubs: MUSATA (Marywood University Student Art Therapy Association)
I chose Marywood because as soon as I walked through the art building and the art therapy studio, I automatically felt a sense of belonging. I immediately could see myself pursuing a career in art therapy in the Marywood Community.
I am majoring in Art because ever since I was little, I have always been interested in creating art. One of my favorite things to boast about when I was in kindergarten was that I was able to color an entire coloring page without going out of the lines. As a kindergartener, that is impressive. From there, I always let my creativity flow through, and I always knew I wanted to pursue art as my career path.
When I’m not in class, I like to dance and, obviously, make some kind of art. Whether it’s making door decs for my friends and me, coloring in a coloring book, or even just free drawing and doodling.
So far, my favorite art class at Marywood was Mixed Media. I loved having the freedom to find media I like and see what I can make with it. I started out with plaster, and I ended up whittling wood and using frosted glass to add behind it. Having an art class that has directives, but gives students freedom to interpret and go about the project, is what made me enjoy this class the most at Marywood.
The coolest thing I’ve done at Marywood so far was get to spend time with different groups of people, or “populations,” for my art therapy class. We have visited Nativity Miguel, Marywood Heights, S.O.A.R., Deutsch Institute, and we are meeting with the S.T.R.I.V.E. students, too. These opportunities are so amazing because it doesn’t happen that often that a class gets to go to a place and make art with them.
When I graduate, I am hoping to get into the art therapy grad program and continue earning my master’s degree in art therapy. After that, I am hoping to find a population where I feel most attached to and, hopefully, help clients using the skills I have learned.
I’d recommend the Art program at Marywood because there are so many different types of art classes. The art program at Marywood expands one’s horizons through different art classes, and sometimes the art department even makes new classes to add to the program. The professors and classes make your time in the art department so special.