MFA

danalec99 · Apr 23, 2004

Is anyone in this group MFA in any field? OR planning to do MFA?

edit:

MFA in Design

havoc · Apr 24, 2004

I want an MFA in photography. But first i need to finish my undergrad work. My school doesn't offer a photography degree so i will have alot of catch up once i finish with my graphic arts degree.

TheProf · Apr 25, 2004

Yes I have an MFA in Visual Design/ Photography

thebigbillybob · Apr 25, 2004

call me dumb but i am young... whats MFA mean Masters? F? A?

metroshane · Apr 25, 2004

You aren't dumb...it's a Masters of Fine Art

markc · Apr 25, 2004

Or some might consider it a Masters of Financial Austerity. :?

danalec99 · Apr 25, 2004

TheProf said:
Yes I have an MFA in Visual Design/ Photography

Which school?

thebigbillybob · Apr 25, 2004

afterwards i thought of that but thanks

TheProf · Apr 26, 2004

I went to the University of Oregon in Eguene. (2000)

Mark Im making good money just to prove that being an artist can pay

danalec99 · Apr 26, 2004

TheProf said:
I went to the University of Oregon in Eguene. (2000)

I have been doing research on the MFA in Design program.

MFA in Design and Photography - What does it emphasize on? Will one be armored for the yummy job market as soon as he/she leaves the school?
What does it basically involve? Magazine, graphic design, newpaper??
And do you know any suitable schools in NY NJ area? I cross paths with names like School of Visual Arts, Parsons, Pratt and the likes.
Look forward to hearing from you.
thanks!

markc · Apr 26, 2004

TheProf said:
I went to the University of Oregon in Eguene. (2000)

Mark Im making good money just to prove that being an artist can pay

Cool! What is it you are doing now?

havoc · Apr 26, 2004

If your teaching at Western Oregon University i am going to laugh because i am in your Photography class LOL

oriecat · Apr 26, 2004

That would be pretty funny! But I think the Prof said he used to live here in Portland, but now lives in another country somewhere.

TheProf · Apr 26, 2004

LOL

Ok well first Im a Uni Professor in Dubai, sorry Havoc no A for you.

danalec99-

My experience in my MFA was a little unusual. I studied a varity of diffrent meduims and incoporated it into my work. I ended up creating mixed media Video installation pieces. While there I also took some classes in computer 3D Modeling/animation. (which has got my foot in the door teaching)

All schools are diffrent. But I would say that most MFA programs are going to concentrate on the Artistic/conceptual side of things rather than the technical. You dont really go get a masters in photo to do commercial work, although it does strengthen you artistic ability.

That being said it is possible to find a program that fits your needs I would start calling Professors and asking them about the Outcomes of the program.

I dont know any schools in NY off hand other than the ones you listed. But it sounds like you would be better suited going to a Design School rather than a traditional Uni. They are set up on more a Trade school type approach were you will learn the skill to get you into the job market fast.