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what are the best graduate schools for a mfa

updated thu 6 jul 06

 

Dannon Rhudy on sun 2 jul 06


Kristin said:
> I am seeking a school that has a great Ceramics program, with exposure.
In undergrad I was largely self taught and want a little more direction and
"education" in the Ceramic field, more technical skills.........

Kristin, I can give you the names of a few graduate
schools that I believe have good teachers, and a
comprehensive program.

But in truth you need to look into these things for yourself.
No one can do it for you, or even really point you in the
"right" direction. You are the only one who knows what
direction interests you.

You might do some research (internet is good) on some
teaching artists. Look at work you like, look up the
artists on Google or some search engine. You'll find
out where they teach, if they do teach, along with information on the
schools, whether or not they have MFA programs, what part of the country
they're in,
etc.

regards

Dannon Rhudy

Kristin Landowski on wed 5 jul 06


Dannon,

Thanks again for the reply.

I have looked into numerous different programs around the US on the internet. I have looked at MFA books listing each college, their instructors and facilities. It gets to be a bit overwhelming, thus, my asking for some assistance from others in the field. I'm not asking you to do the work for me, just some simple suggestions. I don't want to waste my time on universities that have bad reputations and would appreciate the heads up on them as well.

I've had a few people email me with suggestions and they're all great and have been filed.

Again, I'm not asking for you (or anyone) to do the work, just any knowledge you have on some institutions that I can further research on my own is fantastic. In the end it is essentially up to me on where I really focus in on.

Thanks,
-Kristin

Dannon Rhudy wrote:
Kristin said:
> I am seeking a school that has a great Ceramics program, with exposure.
In undergrad I was largely self taught and want a little more direction and
"education" in the Ceramic field, more technical skills.........

Kristin, I can give you the names of a few graduate
schools that I believe have good teachers, and a
comprehensive program.

But in truth you need to look into these things for yourself.
No one can do it for you, or even really point you in the
"right" direction. You are the only one who knows what
direction interests you.

You might do some research (internet is good) on some
teaching artists. Look at work you like, look up the
artists on Google or some search engine. You'll find
out where they teach, if they do teach, along with information on the
schools, whether or not they have MFA programs, what part of the country
they're in,
etc.

regards

Dannon Rhudy

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