harold kaplan on wed 12 nov 97
I am looking for information about mfa programs in ceramics with an
emphasis on functional work. I am interested in learning about profs.
who engage with their students who work in programs that have well
endowed facilities. specific information is what I am looking for, so
lists of programs would be helpful, also do these programs fit into
this category? LSU, Kansas St. at Manhattan, Alfred, Arizona Tempe,
Cranbrook, thanks for your time.
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Frederic Allen Herbst on thu 13 nov 97
Harold,
I'm currently a clay grad at the University of North Texas in Denton,TX
(40 miles N of Dallas and Fort Worth). Our program has a very strong basis
in functional pottery. Elmer Taylor, my major professor, makes exceptional
pots and apprenticed with Michael Leach in the 60's. He emphasizes a very
strong work ethic and development of a personal style in functional clay.
Jerry Austin, our other professor, is a very skilled functional potter who
also does some nice sculptural work. Functional work and sculptural clay
are both equally appreciated here. Our clay lab is one of the best in this
region. (2 Soldner clay mixers, 2 Venco pugmills (one for porcelain only),
12 electric kilns, about 10 gas kilns (a mix of Alpines, West Coasts and
Olsen updrafts), a large wood kiln, a salt kiln, a raku area and I'm
personally experimenting with Rick Berman's salku process. The clay grads
each have their own private studio space in the same building as the clay
studio. If you can get to NCECA this spring we will be running a shuttle
bus to our school from Fort Worth. David Shaner will be doing a workshop
here right before the conference. There will be 3 clay exhibitions on
campus at that time too. The Clay Guild (our student clay group) puts on
as many workshops as we can afford. We had Rick Berman this fall and Don
Reitz last year. If you need anymore info let me know, sorry if I sound
like a commercial but this has been the best possible place for me to be!
Regards,
Fred Herbst
Univ. of North Texas Clay Grad.
fah0001@jove.acs.unt.edu
On Wed, 12 Nov 1997 18:46:52 EST harold kaplan
wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am looking for information about mfa programs in ceramics with an
> emphasis on functional work. I am interested in learning about profs.
> who engage with their students who work in programs that have well
> endowed facilities. specific information is what I am looking for, so
> lists of programs would be helpful, also do these programs fit into
> this category? LSU, Kansas St. at Manhattan, Alfred, Arizona Tempe,
> Cranbrook, thanks for your time.
>
>
>
>
>
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rebecca harvey on fri 14 nov 97
look at OSU - great facilities, excellent financial packages, diverse
faculty who able to engage students on the full spectrum of ceramic
materails and processes. Call or write for more info and cool postcards
Ohio State University
Department Of Art
146 Hopkins Hall
128 North Oval Mall
Columbus, OH
43210 -1363
Phone 614-292-5072
>the intensity of the ceramic program at ohio state university is firmly
>established by its rich tradition and commitment to the ceramic arts. osu
>ceramics has contributed significantly to the development of the
>contemporary movement and its history includes many artists important to
>20th century ceramics since its establishment in the 30's, the ceramic
>program at ohio state university has demonstrated a high regard towards a
>technical proficiency of the medium by emphasizing an artistic approach to
>industrial standards. offering specific courses in monumental clay, mold
>making, and kiln building, not to mention courses in ceramic history and
>material formulation, the present curriculum stands out as one of the most
>comprehensive and diverse in the country.
the staff consists of three faculty, a full-time shop supervisor, as well
as, two visiting artist every year who teach and interact with students for
a quarter's duration. a ceramics library containing over 800 volumes and a
collection of historical clay objects augments a facility that includes
private and semi-private studios for graduate students. the equipment is
comprehensive and allows for most technical approaches
Each student is challenged through a supportive environment to develop a
personal aesthetic that relies on personal curiosity and hard work.
students in the area are exposed to a wide range of traditional and
contemporary concepts and techniques and are encouraged to take independent
study hours with visiting artists and faculty from all areas of the
department of art. scheduled group critiques with graduate students and
faculty are productive vehicles for understanding each other's work and for
discussing tangents and issues relevant to all aspects of art making.
in addition to the graduate studies program the ceramics department is now
offering placements for fifth year special student studies as an instrument
towards developing a stronger vocation with the materials and one's ideas.
presently we have room for six individuals to be brought in under the fifth
year program. like the graduate students, they are organized as a core
group exposed to a similar forum of discussion and are equally encouraged
to pursue and develop their creative endeavors. for those interested in
the fifth year program, send a sheet of 20 slides, a statement of purpose,
and a self addressed stamped envelope to the ceramic coordinator at the
address below:
>TheVisiting Faculty Program:
has been a significant part of the department for over 20 years. Each
quarter artists are brought to campus for 10 week residencies. These
artists have incluced:
Mary Barringer
Joyce Bloem (Holland)
Gina Bobrowski
Harry Boom (Netherlands)
Steve Bradford
Nino Caruso (Italy)
Dierde Daw
John DeFazio
Eddie Dominguez
Jack Earl
Michael Keighery (Austraila)
Anne Kraus
Torbjorn Kvasbo (Norway)
Tim Mather
Anthony Natsoulas
Jeff Oestreich
Anna Beth Rosen
Linda Sikora
Tom Turner
Jamie Walker
Treesch Voelker
Richard Zakin
Greg Pitts
Marilyn Lyshosir
David Alban
Kathern Finnerty
At Ohio State we have a deep commtment to the development of an individual
proficiency in the medium. To this end we offer:
Gas Kilns:
(3) @ 15 cubic feet
(1) @ 18 cubic feet
(2) @ 36 cubic feet
(1) @ 230 cubic feet
(1) @ 12 cubic feet Test
Electric Kilns:
(1) @ .4 cubic feet Test
(1) @ 4 cubic feet
(1) @ 12 cubic feet
(1) @ 20 cubic feet - Oval
(5) @ 10 cubic feet
Alternative Kilns:
(1) @ 25 cubic feet - Soda
(1) @ 35 cubic feet - Salt
(1) @ 40 cubic feet - Wood
(1) @ 15 cubic feet - Raku
(1) @ 17 cubic feet - Raku
General Studio Equipment:
(2) Soldner Mixers
(1) Dough Mixer
(2) Blungers
(1) 60 gallon Slip Mixer
Filter Press
Ram Press
Jigger
Ball Mill
Pug Mill
Grinder
Damp Box
Hot Box
Extruder
(2) Spray Booths
(18) Electric Wheels
(2) Kick Wheels
Slab Roller
Tech Shop includes:
Sandblaster
Oxy /Acetylene Welding
Arc Welder
Metal Band saw
Wood Band Saw Drill Press
As well as
assorted hand & power tools
ArthurE. Baggs Memorial Ceramic Library:
800+ Volumes and periodicals
Contemporary & Historical Slides
Extensive ceramic object collection
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Hluch - Kevin A. on mon 17 nov 97
This list was derived from a previous unscientific survey of ClayArt
members. Caveat Emptor:
1st Choice;
West Va. U. - Bob Anderson
Philadelphia U. of the Arts
Aflred U. - Val Cushing (4 votes)
Kansas City Art Institute (2 votes)
Utah State - John Neely (2 votes)
Oregon College of Art - Thomas Ohr/Jim Keldelka
Haywood Com. College, NC - Gary Clontz (2 votes)
Cleveland Institute of Art
LSU
Penn State - Chirs Staley
Applachia Ctr. for Crafts - Vince Pitelka
Juniata College - Jack Troy
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
U. of MN. - Mark Pharis
U. Washington
Casper College, Casper, WY - Lynn Nuns
U. of Louisville, Louisville, KY - Ginny Marsh
U. of NC at Greensboro - Setsuya Kotani
Stephen F. Austin St. U. Nagogdoches, Tex - Piero Fenci
Second Choice:
U. of NE, Lincoln - Pete Pinnel/Gail Kendall (2 votes)
Penn State - Chris Staley (3 votes)
San Diego Mesa College
U. of Dallas - Don Hammet
Appalachia Ctr. for Crafts - Vince Pitelka
U. of Hawaii
S. IL. U. - Dan Anderson
U. of Mn. - Mark Pharis
San Diego State U.
Utah State - JOhn Neely (2 votes)
U.of N. Az - Don Bendel
Cerro Coso Com. Col., Ca - Paul Myers
U. of N. TX - Elmer Taylor
Souther Methodist, Dallas - Pete Baesecker
Third Choice:
Indiana U. - John Goodheart/Tim Mather
Winthrop U.
App. Ctr. for Crafts - Vince Pitelka
U. of North Texas - Elmer Taylor
U. of Ws, River Falls - Randy JOhnston
S. Methodist, Dallas ,Tx - Pete Baesecker
Alfred U. - Val Cushign (3 votes)
Penn State - Chris Staley
U. of MN - Mark Pharis
Unrated but Recommended:
UFL - Linda Arbuckle (2 votes)
LSU - Bobby Silverman
U. of Iowa - Bunny Macgride (2 votes)
Edinboro U. - Lee Rexrode
Kevin A. Hluch
102 E. 8th St.
Frederick, MD 21701
USA
e-mail: kahluch@umd5.umd.edu
http://www.erols.com/mhluch/mudslinger.html
On Wed, 12 Nov 1997, harold kaplan wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am looking for information about mfa programs in ceramics with an
> emphasis on functional work. I am interested in learning about profs.
> who engage with their students who work in programs that have well
> endowed facilities. specific information is what I am looking for, so
> lists of programs would be helpful, also do these programs fit into
> this category? LSU, Kansas St. at Manhattan, Alfred, Arizona Tempe,
> Cranbrook, thanks for your time.
>
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________
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>
Louis Katz on thu 20 nov 97
If you are looking for strict functionality I think you should keep
looking. Kurt Weiser at Tempe, AZ is incredibly skilled and insightful, and
makes beautiful pots, but has not in the last few decades done anything
approaching production type function. He has an amazing way with the
material, so I suspect you could do worse. I would suggest finding a
program with many functional MFA students.
Bobby Silverman at LSU started was at The Kansas City Art Institute when I
was a student there in the late seventies, he has made wonderful pots but
is now making more sculptural work. I don't know much about the other
instructors there.
Louis
Liz, Hopkins on thu 20 nov 97
currently seeking information on strong mfa ceramic programs with emphasis in
functional pottery, please reply with any suggestions
Dawne Fowkes. on thu 20 nov 97
Note in regards to Kevin's list on MFA programs:
The Kansas City Art Institute only awards a BFA.......
rebecca harvey on fri 21 nov 97
OSU OSU OSU
Always looking for people with strong commitment to function who are not
afraid to work outside the norm.
Frederic Allen Herbst on sat 22 nov 97
Liz,
I recently replied to a similar post about MFA programs with a
strong functional basis. I am currently a grad student at Univ. North
Texas in Denton, Tx. Denton is about 40 N of Dallas and Fort Worth. The
UNT program has two great potters as professors, Elmer Taylor and Jerry
Austin. The clay facility has just about everything that you could want to
use. The concept here is to learn by doing, ie you mix your own, fire your
own, sell your own, talk about your own, and sometimes help build the
kilns that you need. I don't want to rave much more than this, there are a
few UNT alumni on Clayart on a regular basis (Dannon Rhudy, Doug Gray,
Rafael Molina, Gary Hatcher, and others) so if you are interested you
might contact them or especially if you can make it to NCECA this spring
in Fort Worth, come and see the clay lab.
Regards,
Fred Herbst
fah0001@jove.acs.unt.edu
On Thu, 20 Nov 1997 08:03:54 EST "Liz, Hopkins" wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> currently seeking information on strong mfa ceramic programs with emphasis in
> functional pottery, please reply with any suggestions
mel jacobson on fri 13 dec 02
of course, here is the other side of the coin.
a dear friend, very good potter, in fact one
of the best throwing female potters i know....applied
for mfa admission at...blah blah blah school.
she is an `a` student
honor student in academics.
has her own studio.
sells a ton.
noted potter.
of course she was not accepted. turned down flat.
no explanation. just, was not `fit` for the program
she was too much of a threat to the
program. don't want any quality potters in a clay program that
is all b.s.
nice.
so, two sides to that old coin.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
Diane Mead on mon 16 dec 02
My feeling has always been that one never knows
if one is fit for an MFA program until one has
been in it for a year or so (tough call).
Dannon Rhudy on tue 17 dec 02
Stephani said:
............> I have to say to, thinking of mel's post
> I also was rejected by a couple of grad schools,.............
Oh, many are. I was, certainly. When I realized that for a
variety of reasons I would have to be in Texas for Grad
school, I looked around, traveled to several. The one I
preferred was Univ. TX/San Antonio. Not because of the
department, but just because San Antonio was the least
objectionable city to live in while in school. I went to
look at the school, along with a colleague, another undergrad
who would be graduating at the same time I was. He also
found San Antonio convenient. So - we investigated, looked
at the facility (not much in 1990, don't know now). The
teacher (Steve Reynolds) talked quite a lot, took us to lunch.
I'd been fairly quiet up to then, as Reynolds was doing the
talking. So, during lunch he talked more, then started to
ask a couple of questions. All seemed directed at my
colleague, though. Finally I asked some question about
the faculty. He looked at me and smiled, and said, "so,
why are YOU here? Just along for the ride?" He had
assumed I was the other student's GIRLFRIEND. I decided
that no matter how neat a city S.A. might be, the school
was obviously not for me. And, as I found out later, the
school at least then would not take any "vessel makers",
either. I'm sure Mr. Reynolds does not remember me
at all. But I smile whenever I see him, nonetheless.
Sure was a great view to the Northwest at the ceramics facility
site, though.
regards
Dannon Rhudy
John Rodgers on tue 17 dec 02
I've an aquaintance, a lovely lady, who made the quillwork and sash for
Mel Gibson in "The Patriot" . She is one of maybe only three people in
the USA that knows how to do that special, old time American Indian
porcupine quill work. Her husband made the rifle that Mel used in the
movie also. Mel like the work so well, that when the movie was done, he
commissioned her and her husband to make him exact copys of the pieces
used in the movie, since the movie company owned the originals. Mel paid
a personal visit to their home in Kentucky to receive the pieces, and
spent the day with them, visiting, swaping yarns, throwing tomahawks,
and shooting.
This lady was asked by the U. of Ky to apply to the U. to work on a
degree in the Arts. She responded, "Why?, I know more that you do already!"
Love that lady!
John Rodgers
Birmingham, AL
mel jacobson wrote:
> of course, here is the other side of the coin.
>
> a dear friend, very good potter, in fact one
> of the best throwing female potters i know....applied
> for mfa admission at...blah blah blah school.
>
> she is an `a` student
> honor student in academics.
> has her own studio.
> sells a ton.
> noted potter.
>
> of course she was not accepted. turned down flat.
> no explanation. just, was not `fit` for the program
>
> she was too much of a threat to the
> program. don't want any quality potters in a clay program that
> is all b.s.
> nice.
> so, two sides to that old coin.
> mel
> From:
> Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
> web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
> or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
>
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Saic1984@AOL.COM on tue 17 dec 02
That's a really costly way of doing that.....
I advise that a prospective student visit the school once (or better still
more than once) before he makes the decision to attend. The students who are
in the program are usually a good indication of the climate in the program.
Also, checking out as many student/faculty exhibitions and web sites as
possible is a great way of seeing the work coming out of the program. Its
also critical to understand the curriculum, and to determine if the program
is student centered or faculty centered.
Lastly, cost and financial aid packages should be considered very carefully.
Schools may offer significantly different awards, and the "free-ride" is
sometimes not at the "best fit" for someone. I can tell horror stories of
students I meet who went somewhere, based upon tuition...only to discover
that they were not satisfied after a semester.....then they were "stuck"
since some grad programs do not accept "transfer" credits.
Andre
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Graduate Admissions
claybair on tue 17 dec 02
Perhaps it is only my imagination but I see a potential threat from
college...
that being a sapping of creativity. I've personally seen and experienced the
confusion and lack of creativity that arises from having to conform to
certain aesthetic rules imposed by teachers. I haven't painted in oils since
I abandoned the painting program at Phila. College of Art in 1966. After
college I started watercolors and am so glad I didn't take any clay classes.
The politics in the painting department were so revolting I switched to
printmaking. Now I'm not saying that destroying a student's innate
creativity happens all the time but that it happens at all is shameful.
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com
-----Original Message-----
From: John Rodgers
I've an aquaintance, a lovely lady, who made the quillwork and sash for
Mel Gibson in "The Patriot" . She is one of maybe only three people in
the USA that knows how to do that special, old time American Indian
porcupine quill work. Her husband made the rifle that Mel used in the
movie also. Mel like the work so well, that when the movie was done, he
commissioned her and her husband to make him exact copys of the pieces
used in the movie, since the movie company owned the originals. Mel paid
a personal visit to their home in Kentucky to receive the pieces, and
spent the day with them, visiting, swaping yarns, throwing tomahawks,
and shooting.
This lady was asked by the U. of Ky to apply to the U. to work on a
degree in the Arts. She responded, "Why?, I know more that you do already!"
Love that lady!
John Rodgers
Birmingham, AL
mel jacobson wrote:
> of course, here is the other side of the coin.
>
> a dear friend, very good potter, in fact one
> of the best throwing female potters i know....applied
> for mfa admission at...blah blah blah school.
>
> she is an `a` student
> honor student in academics.
> has her own studio.
> sells a ton.
> noted potter.
>
> of course she was not accepted. turned down flat.
> no explanation. just, was not `fit` for the program
>
> she was too much of a threat to the
> program. don't want any quality potters in a clay program that
> is all b.s.
> nice.
> so, two sides to that old coin.
> mel
> From:
> Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
> web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
> or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
Stephani Stephenson on tue 17 dec 02
I have to say to, thinking of mel's post
I also was rejected by a couple of grad schools,
( yet got a stipend at another)...???????
guess I didn't have much of a pedigree, my work didn't match 'the
direction' of the department' , who knows why?????
.......
In retrospect my undergrad school, though tiny, remote and unknown, was
excellent
and in later years I was so glad for the solid foundation in pottery,
sculpture and design I received there
you just never know what is going on
in departmental minds....
Stephani Stephenson
steph@alchemiestudio.com
Katheleen Nez on wed 18 dec 02
I dont wanna teach - I just wanna make pots. Do you need a MFA to do that?
However, I might need a MFA to launch fotos on my website....
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Bobbruch1@AOL.COM on wed 18 dec 02
Rick writes:<<<<<<<it into a sculpture only program that the clay program just another sculpture
program with a different name. Is one of the two programs (Clay and
Sculpture) redundant? Maybe I just don't get. Rick Mahaffey Tacoma Community
College
When you say "sculpture," does that include vessels that not made for
utilitarian purposes, or is it work totally unrelated to any pottery form?
For instance, I would assume that your neighbor (U of Washington) would have
a focus on the figure, but I am curious if these programs include vessels as
well as free form sculpture.
Bob Bruch
Hendrix, Taylor J. on thu 19 dec 02
No, and you don't even need a wheel either!
taylor
-----Original Message-----
From: Katheleen Nez [mailto:potternez@YAHOO.COM]
I dont wanna teach - I just wanna make pots. Do you need a MFA to do =
that?
...
wynne wilbur on tue 5 aug 03
> One thing about graduate school is they don't teach you anything about
> marketing your work, the business side of it, professional development, e=
> tc.
Be careful not to generalize - my grad program talked about this
extensively. No conclusions - we weren't pushed in either philosophical
direction - but much information. It might have helped that Wendy Rosen is
an alum of UF and frequently shared her business knowledge with us.--
Wynne Wilbur
Assistant Professor of Art
Truman State University
wwilbur@truman.edu
660 785-4435
Tony Ferguson on tue 5 aug 03
Wynne,
My apologies. Not all but most graduate schools don't address marketing
formally.
Tony
.
----- Original Message -----
From: "wynne wilbur"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 10:12 AM
Subject: MFA programs
> > One thing about graduate school is they don't teach you anything about
> > marketing your work, the business side of it, professional development,
e=
> > tc.
>
> Be careful not to generalize - my grad program talked about this
> extensively. No conclusions - we weren't pushed in either philosophical
> direction - but much information. It might have helped that Wendy Rosen
is
> an alum of UF and frequently shared her business knowledge with us.--
> Wynne Wilbur
> Assistant Professor of Art
> Truman State University
> wwilbur@truman.edu
> 660 785-4435
>
>
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Linda Arbuckle on fri 8 aug 03
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 15:52:22 +0930
From: iandol
Subject: Re: rate current MFA programs
>A lot of noise about the academic side of tertiary studies. But how
about the >financials. Just how far are you willing to go into debt.
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, >South Australia.
I drop into Clayart as time permits to read what's up in this lively
group. Since I teach in higher education, the MFA thread was of
interest. The MFA is not a credential that you buy as an accessory. It's
a learning experience that changes the way you solve problems and gives
you the tools to grow your work over the course of your artistic life.
What's that worth?
Not all programs are equal, true. But not all students need the same
thing, either. Like many big decisions, it takes research to determine
if the program offers what you need and functions as promised.
In theory, you're paying for a professional to devote 9 months a year to
teaching you what they know and spending time discussing your work with
you. I suspect a respected hairdresser at a high-end salon makes more
than a college professor, who has responsibilities for the students and
program that go long beyond the class meeting hours. . It costs to run
the facility, too. Yes, it costs to go to school
In the end, it's not the piece of paper, but the experience you've had
that has enabled you to grow and to learn how to continue that growth in
your own studio in the future. MFA study is a tough time for most
people. Lots of questioning, uncertainty and frustration about work and
direction, and a certain amount of failure and blind alleys. The student
community for analytical, critical response to work during this time is
very helpful. I've seen most MFA students grow to new levels of
understanding that enabled them to have a more professional career in
the arts if they chose to pursue it.
In terms of ageism in grad school, it's like many other -isms and
unfortunately found here and there. But most enlightened programs do
accept students on the basis of application strength rather than age,
gender, or other inappropriate category. Two U.F. grad students, Wynne
Wilbur and Lynn Duryea, did a topical discussion group at NCECA a few
years ago on "Is It Ever Too Late to Go to Grad School". They both had
successful careers - art education, studio pottery - before coming back
to school to advance their work. I think they both worked hard and found
grad school trying (as did their younger colleagues) and their works
grew tremendously as a result of their efforts. Since graduation they've
had work juried into respected shows and been curated into good venues
as well. They gave generously to the school community through their
participation and were assets to the program. Any faculty who passes on
accepting someone solely because of age, gender, etc. is missing the
boat.
I've frequently seen a streak of generalized higher-education-bashing on
Clayart and I wonder what that's about. Higher education in art isn't
perfect, but it offers many positive aspects that are important to
advancing artistic growth in a way not available in other places. It's
not a teaching degree, but advanced visual research.
Linda Arbuckle, Professor
University of Florida
School of Art and Art History
P.O. Box 115801
Gainesville, FL 32611
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/artex02/html/ceramics/arbuckle.html
(352) 392-0201 x 219
scott@explorethejourney.org on wed 9 nov 05
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I am currently looking for a MFA program for the fall of 06. I have been working on my porfolio
for the past year and will soon start to apply. Does anyone have any advice on what schools are
really good for ceramics? I already have several schools that I am looking at, but since I just
discovered this forum, I thought I would get some advice. Also, if anyone has been through a MFA
program, I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and any other adivce you would want to give.
thanks
scott jarrett
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Louis Katz on wed 9 nov 05
There are lots of good schools. Some are good for some things others
for others. There is not one size fits all, although there are some
schools that come close to this. What is your work like.
Louis
Texas A&M CC
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On Nov 9, 2005, at 9:35 AM, scott@explorethejourney.org wrote:
> I am currently looking for a MFA program for the fall of 06. I have
> been working on my porfolio
> for the past year and will soon start to apply. Does anyone have any
> advice on what schools are
> really good for ceramics? I already have several schools that I am
> looking at, but since I just
> discovered this forum, I thought I would get some advice. Also, if
> anyone has been through a MFA
> program, I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and any other
> adivce you would want to give.
> thanks
> scott jarrett
> jackson, ms
>
Marcia Selsor on wed 9 nov 05
Scott,
there was an extensive discussion about this about 2 months ago.
Check the archives.
Marcia
On Nov 9, 2005, at 8:35 AM, scott@explorethejourney.org wrote:
> I am currently looking for a MFA program for the fall of 06. I
> have been working on my porfolio
> for the past year and will soon start to apply. Does anyone have
> any advice on what schools are
> really good for ceramics? I already have several schools that I am
> looking at, but since I just
> discovered this forum, I thought I would get some advice. Also, if
> anyone has been through a MFA
> program, I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and any other
> adivce you would want to give.
> thanks
> scott jarrett
> jackson, ms
>
Patrick Cross on wed 9 nov 05
Hello Scott,
Since you'e just a few hours away I would suggest driving over to Athens,
Georgia and checking out the department at UGA. I was an undergrad there
about ten years ago so I can't speak from first hand knowledge of the MFA
program but my grad friends seemed to think a lot of it. At the time the
main profs. were Andy Nasisse and Ted Saupe...I think Andy is now a Prof.
Emeritus or retired. If you're a potter you'd be in good company in
Athens...Ron Meyers, Michael Simon, Geoff Pickett (Farmington). You might
check out Good Dirt while in Athens.
Patrick Cross (Starkville)
On 11/9/05, scott@explorethejourney.org
wrote:
>
> I am currently looking for a MFA program for the fall of 06. I have been
> working on my porfolio
> for the past year and will soon start to apply. Does anyone have any
> advice on what schools are
> really good for ceramics? I already have several schools that I am lookin=
g
> at, but since I just
> discovered this forum, I thought I would get some advice. Also, if anyone
> has been through a MFA
> program, I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and any other adivce
> you would want to give.
> thanks
> scott jarrett
> jackson, ms
>
>
>
Hank Murrow on wed 9 nov 05
On Nov 9, 2005, at 7:35 AM, scott@explorethejourney.org wrote:
> I am currently looking for a MFA program for the fall of 06. I have
> been working on my porfolio
> for the past year and will soon start to apply. Does anyone have any
> advice on what schools are
> really good for ceramics? I already have several schools that I am
> looking at, but since I just
> discovered this forum, I thought I would get some advice. Also, if
> anyone has been through a MFA
> program, I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and any other
> adivce you would want to give.
Dear Scott;
I imagine it would be very useful to do an inventory of your ceramic
skill set and search for a program that will help you fill in the holes
in that inventory, remembering that the MFA is the terminal
degree........ so this is your last chance within academe. Of course,
you must also determine what kind of clay work you want to be able to
do. I was very fortunate to enter graduate(some say gradual) work with
considerable technical skills due to a very comprehensive undergraduate
experience in the clay studio and two great teachers there. Bob James
and David Stannard were simply superb, and complemented each other
positively.
Good Luck,
Hank in Eugene
www.murrow.biz/hank
Krista Peterson on tue 1 jul 08
Hello everyone,
I've been lurking and posting for a few years. These times are really tough right now and I never thought I would go back to school but it's starting to look good to me. I'm looking for an MFA program or even a masters program in ceramic technologies. I'm also wondering if there is such a thing as a masters program in anthropology that emphasizes research of ceramic artifacts. All suggestions are welcome. And I can't wait to meet you all next year at NCECA! Pool party at my place if I'm still living in this house!
Krista Peterson
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