MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL ARTS: NEW PROJECTS
Transcript of MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL ARTS: NEW PROJECTS
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“Your time at CCAD can be the most important two
years of your artistic life if you are willing to put in
the work and effort.”– Jayne Struble
Class of 2014
405 WELCOME
07 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
10 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
20 CAMPUS LIFE & COLUMBUS
26 VISITING ARTISTS & SCHOLARS
28 OFF CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
33 MEET OUR ALUMNI
47 FACULTY
56 CAREER SERVICES
58 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
62 HOW TO APPLY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME
Ric PetryDirector of Graduate Studies
Thanks for taking the time to get to know more about the New Projects MFA program at CCAD. Since 2010 our students and faculty have built a unique graduate community that is completely focused on the work you want to do regardless of media or area. It’s a community that is supportive and rigorous, demanding yet compassionate.
It’s a community that believes boundaries between media are porous and that unexpected things happen in those in-between spaces. A community where students from very different backgrounds talk to each other about their projects and are provided with the facilities and resources to create, experiment and explore. A place where late night studio conversations happen between graphic novelists, animators and painters, and sculptors work with industrial designers and photographers.
We understand that artists and designers need the skills and knowledge to sustain their practice and be successful after graduate school. This can mean different things to different people but the ability to articulate, organize and think clearly about one’s work, time, resources and career are vital. Our project based format and emphasis on professionalism prepare artists and designers for what is next.
It works. Our alumni are receiving grants, residencies, teaching positions, exhibitions and jobs. They are fluent, savvy and literate across multiple disciplines and are building a more creative community in Columbus and across the country.
If this sounds like the kind of community you’d like to be a part of then please read on and contact us. We’d love to talk with you.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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PROGRAM OVERVIEWNEW PROJECTS PROGRAM
CCAD’s New Projects program presents a unique and exciting curriculum that pursues creative excellence through the development of projects rather than the study of specific media. It is based on the belief that an artist’s studio practice is best learned through the quest to complete a defined exploration.
The program stresses studio mastery, individual scholarship, and real world practices such as organization, communication, clarity of thought, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. The MFA program educates artists who are capable of taking on interesting artistic endeavors and who also have the skills and talents to make their vision manifest.
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DEGREE TYPE
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. The MFA is recognized as the highest degree in the creative practice of visual art. It is earned through rigorous scholarship in both academic seminars and studio practice.
ACCREDITATION
The college and the graduate program are accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
PROGRAM MISSION & VISION
Our mission is to prepare professional artists to be creative leaders in the community and the world at large. We value an educational experience grounded in the production of art and illuminated by community, critical thought, entrepreneurial insight, and creative spirit.
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Graduate Seminar GRNP5001 3 credits
Graduate Art History Seminar Elective 3 credits
Studio Projects II* GRNP5008 6 credits
Elective Course 3 credits
Graduate Progress Assessment GRNP5080X
FIRST SEMESTER
Graduate Seminar GRNP5000 3 credits
Graduate Art History Seminar Elective 3 credits
Studio Projects I GRNP5007 6 credits
Digital Culture GRNP5009 3 credits
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Graduate Seminar GRNP5002 3 credits
Professional Practices GRNP5070 3 credits
Thesis Projects I* GRNP6070 9 credits
FOURTH SEMESTER
Graduate Seminar GRNP5003 3 credits
Thesis Projects II* GRNP6071 9 credits
Anytime during the four semesters or in the summer:
Off-Campus Experience GRNP5099 3 credits
*Prerequisite needed
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STUDIO PROJECTS Semesters 1, 2
A project-based, individually mentored course that is focused on planning, production, and presentation of independently proposed, semester-long projects. Students develop a project proposal and work with individual faculty to realize the semester’s project. Emphasis is on one-on-one contact and feedback with the chosen faculty.
COURSEDESCRIPTIONSCOURSEDESCRIPTIONS
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GRADUATE SEMINAR Semesters 1– 4
The graduate critique seminar required of all matriculated MFA students. Graduate students meet weekly for presentations, critiques, and discussions of current in-progress projects. Various topics and visiting artists will be introduced. Students are expected to take a strong leadership role.
GRADUATE ART HISTORY SEMINAR Semesters 1, 2
Select from a variety of graduate level Art History courses focused in theory, criticism, writing, curatorial practices, or art/design/film history. For a full list of course options visit www.ss.ccad.edu/SelfServ/Home.aspx and look through our course catalog.
DIGITAL CULTURE Semester 1
Digital Culture redefines and reintroduces presentation methods as both physical technology and conceptual application. Students will experience the technology already present in their lives as a viable delivery system for their work. Students will gain awareness to a wide variety of delivery tools and an understanding of how to leverage these tools in both the classroom and in the marketplace
GRADUATE PROGRESS ASSESSMENT Semester 2
During the last weeks of your second semester, you will be required to complete the Graduate Progress Assessment, which consists of a written component and participating in a group exhibition/event.
UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Timing Varies
All courses offered at CCAD are available to graduate students subject to availability. Courses are taken on an audit basis and arranged through your studio faculty mentors.
THE LEARNING BLOG
One of the unique aspects of the New Projects curriculum is its emphasis on communication and success. The faculty believes that it is important for today’s artists to be able to explain their research, document their influences, and engage in meaningful dialogue about their work. Students are required to keep a learning blog for the duration of the program. This site serves as the documentation of their explorations, thoughts, dialogues, and feelings as they move through the curriculum.
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES Semester 3
Oriented to individual student needs and goals, this course addresses the tools and skill sets students will need for success after graduation. Issues of entrepreneurialism, marketing, and leadership are covered along with the practical application of creative/business partnership overall.
OFF-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE Timing Varies
The Off-Campus Mentoring program is designed to offer alternative critical insight, mentoring, and/or experience. A list of artists, scholars, and organizations that have agreed to work with CCAD MFA students on an individual basis is available. Contact with off-campus mentors can be real, virtual, or some combination. *Please refer to pg 28 for a list of off campus experiences our students have participated in.
THESIS PROJECTS I & II Semester 3, 4
Thesis Projects I focuses on the initial thesis project proposal, development, and implementation. Students will choose their thesis advisor, develop their thesis proposal, and complete their pre-thesis review. Emphasis will be placed on the highest professional standards of development, planning, and execution.
Thesis Projects II focuses on the final thesis project development and exhibition. Emphasis will be placed on originality and the highest professional standards of development and execution.
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CERTIFICATE OF COLLEGE ART INSTRUCTION Elective Course of Study
This internal certificate program recognizes successful completion of designated coursework and a series of teaching internships focused on the teaching of studio art at a post-secondary level. It is an elective program and is not required for the MFA degree.
TEACHING METHODS GRNP5071 3 credits Semester 2
A weekly graduate seminar focused on teaching, planning, and assessment of college-level studio art classes. Taken in conjunction with Graduate Teaching Internship, GRNP5072.
TEACHING INTERNSHIP I & II GRPN5072/3 0 credits (paid); Semester 2,3
The Teaching Internship provides a strong experiential foundation for teaching studio art at the college level. Students are matched with regular CCAD faculty in appropriate courses to both observe and assist with course delivery. Upon successful completion of the teaching internship, you can apply to be a Graduate Teaching Associate (instructor of record). If you have significant teaching experience, you may be exempt from the internship requirement at the discretion of the program director.
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DAILY LIFE IS EASY, AND PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY. AND YOUNG—COLUMBUS IS ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST COLLEGE TOWNS, SO THERE’S LOTS OF RULE-BENDING ENERGY, BIG THINKING, AND STUFF TO DO.
▶ Professional studios and equipment for each major area of study.
▶ A huge exhibition hall, many smaller galleries, and an active exhibitions program that brings national and international artists and artwork to campus.
▶ Supply store with discounts for CCAD students.
▶ Student center with a café, lounges, and a fitness center.
▶ 400-seat auditorium.
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BEAUTIFUL, AND HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED— ALL WITHIN A SHORT WALKING DISTANCE.
▶ Dining options: New dining hall, café, and convenience store.
▶ Apartment-style housing for graduate students.
▶ 24-hour security.
▶ Free local bus service.
▶ Columbus Museum of Art on the corner of campus.
▶ Grocery and restaurants within 5 minute walking distance.
▶ Tours at: www.ccad.edu/admissions/campus-life
COLUMBUS IS A CITY BIG ENOUGH TO OFFER CHALLENGES, VARIETY, AND OPPORTUNITY, BUT SMALL ENOUGH THAT YOUR VOICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER.
▶ 1.7 million people (including 115,000 college students)
▶ One of the top 10 creative scenes in the U.S.
▶ One of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S.
▶ Airport 10 minutes from campus for easy access to New York City, Chicago, and other cultural/arts centers.
CCAD CAMPUS1. Canzani Center 60 Cleveland Ave.
2. Loann Crane Center for Design 112 Cleveland Ave.
3. Administration Building 107 N. Ninth St.
4. Schottenstein Residence Hall 95 N. Ninth St.
5. Kinney Hall 470 E. Gay St.
6. Battelle Hall 101 N. Washington
7. Visiting Artist Residence 525 Boone St.
8. CCAD Design Studios on Broad 390 E. Broad St.
9. Grant Labs 76-82 N. Grant Ave.
10. Design Square Apartments 91 Cleveland Ave.
11. Studio Hall 122 N. Grant Ave.
12. Studio Hall Annex 110 N. Grant Ave.
13. Circle Hall 145 N Grant Ave.
14. Amelita Mirolo Fine Arts Building 161 N. Grant Ave.
CCAD NEIGHBORS15. First Congregational Church 444 E. Broad St.
16. Columbus Museum of Art 480 E. Broad St.
17. Broad Street United Methodist Church 501 E. Broad St.
18. Columbus State Community College 550 E. Spring St.
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PAST VISITORS INCLUDE:
Benjamin AnastasClaire AshleyAnthea BehmIan BerryDawoud BeyTom BurckhardtKathy ButterlyFelipe Castelblanco OlayaRoz ChastMalcolm CochranMartha ColburnKelli ConnellHolland CotterRebecca CummingsGeshe la Kalsang DamdulCheryl DoneganLeonardo DrewLatifa EchakhchAngela EllsworthBrian EwingMatt FractionJonathan FranzenJoe FyfeKenneth GoldsmithFritz Haeg
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VISITING ARTISTS & SCHOLARS
As part of CCAD’s graduate program, the college brings in guest artists and scholars each semester. These artists may teach workshops and seminars, engage in one-on-one mentoring with the MFA students, and/or lecture as part of CCAD’s Visiting Artists & Scholars series, which is a lecture series that is open to the entire student body and public.
VISITING ARTISTS & SCHOLARS
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PAST EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
Angela Meleca Gallery, Columbus, OHAurora Robson, painter and installation artist, New York, NYArrowmont School of Arts and CraftsDorothy Gill Barnes, fiber artist, Columbus, OHBurren College of Art; residency, Ballyvaughan, IrelandCoyote Canyon MFA Residency, hosted by Wide Open StudiosElsewhere Residency, Greensboro, NCFranklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OHFuller Art Center, Los Alamos, NMGeorge Pratt, illustrator and graphic novelistGlass Axis, glass art co-opGullkistan Center for Creativity, residency, Laugarvatn, IcelandHomestead National Monument, Beatrice, NEIgloo Press, custom letter pressLaika Studios, animation studio, Hillsboro, ORMichael J. Rosen, author and illustratorMicroscope Gallery, Brooklyn, NYMildred’s Lane, artists’ residencyMike Olenick, art & tech studio editor, Wexner Center Nathan Sampson, architectNicola López, printmaker and installation artist, New York, NYOhio Art League, non-profit, Columbus, OHPilchuck Glass School, Seattle, WAPizzuti Collection, Columbus, OHSimonetta Moro, artist, living and working in New York, NY
OFF CAMPUSEXPERIENCE
During students’ studies, they are required to participate in an off-campus experience. Options include individual mentoring with an artist or professional, foreign study, or an internship with a nonprofit or business. Check out the list below for examples of recent artists and organizations that have provided off-campus experiences.
OFF CAMPUSEXPERIENCE
Students visit Artists Studios in NYC
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“In this program, making great art is only the foundation to being a successful artist.We want you to be able to communicate, engage,
plan and adopt a creatively fulfilled lifestyle.”
- Ric Petry, Director of Graduate Studies
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“In this program, making great art is only the foundation to being a successful artist.We want you to be able to communicate, engage,
plan and adopt a creatively fulfilled lifestyle.”
- Ric Petry, Director of Graduate Studies
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MEET OURALUMNI
VIRGINIA KISTLER
VIRGINIAKISTLER.COMExhibition Designer, Boss DisplayColumbus, Ohio, United States
The relationships that I had with my mentors really stands out in my mind. Having one-on-one time to discuss your work with faculty was invaluable.
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“ CCAD provides the space and support that is needed
to mature as an artist. You are pushed, and ultimately you grow,
while your work becomes stronger.”
-Virginia Kistler
“In looking at MFA programs, I was interested in finding one that allowed
me to experiment with different medias without
any boundaries or labels. I wanted a multidisciplinary
environment where different practices and
processes happen in collaborative spaces.”
-Jayne Struble
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JAYNE STRUBLE
JAYNESTRUBLE.COMContemporary Artist
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Columbus was the perfect city for this step of my life. It was large enough to support an active artistic scene but small enough to feel like a community.
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JASONSCHWABART.COMVisiting Faculty, Kutztown UniversityBethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
CCAD is rooted in professionalism. I don’t think it has the wild uninhibited personality of some art schools that glorifies the eccentric, and to be honest, that isn’t a realistic mode to work in for most professional settings. There is no doubt that can be found at CCAD but much of the personality is geared towards professionalism.
JASON SCHWABI knew I wanted to open myself up to new dialogue from a variety of people working in a variety of mediums. I didn’t want a group of people who all spoke the same visual language critiquing my work over and over.
CLASS OF 2014
JASON SCHWAB
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The MFA program at CCAD is called “New Projects” which nails its most outstanding feature, that it allows the students to do any type of art they want and assist each of us throughout the whole process.
DALONG-YANG.COMFashion PhotographerGuilin, Guangxi, China
CLASS OF 2015
DALONG YANGDALONG YANG
I had a business background but the whole program was open-minded to it and encouraged me to combine both artistic and commercial sides of my life which has lead me further on my career path.
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“While in the program, I was lucky to have worked for New York Fashion Week
for several seasons as a photographer.
I gained invaluable experiences by working
for designers studios like Alexander Wang Inc.”
-Dalong Yang
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I enrolled in CCAD’s MFA program first and foremost to grow as an artist. What I thought that meant initially and what that ended up being were vastly different and thankfully so.
Yes, the program enriched my life as an “artist” but what I found was my own path in defining what that enrichment meant for me. Thankfully, it was much more than merely material or academic. I dove into a greater depth of understanding myself, my surroundings, and my purpose.
KIMBERLYMWEBB.COMDirector of Ohio Art LeagueSalisbury, Maryland, United States
KIMBERLY M. WEBBKIMBERLY M. WEBBCLASS OF 2014
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JULIE ABIJANAC
FACULTYFACULTY MEMBERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
ADVERTISING & GRAPHIC DESIGN
ANIMATION
CERAMICS
DRAWING
FASHION DESIGN
GLASS
ILLUSTRATION
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
INTERACTIVE DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN
JEWELRY
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PRINTMAKING
SCULPTURE
VIDEO
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JULIE ABIJANAC Installation, Fiber, MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
JEREMY BAKER Animation, MFA, Ohio State University
CHARLOTTE BELLAND Animation, Chair of Animation, MFA, Ohio State University
JOSHUA BODMAN Advertising & Graphic Design, Chair of Advertising & Graphic Design, MFA, Ohio University
CAROL BORAM-HAYES Art History, PhD, Ohio State University
CASEY BRADLEY Sculpture, MFA, Bowling Green State University
MOLLY J. BURKE Glass, Installation, MFA, Ohio State University
JOHN CAIRNS Art & Technology, MFA, University of Cincinnati
MICHAEL COMPTON Design, MFA, Columbus College of Art & Design
SUZANNE COTTON Fashion, Chair of Fashion Design, MS, Franklin University
KELLY DeVORE Interior Design, Chair of Interior Design, MFA, Ohio State University
DELANO ELLIS Industrial Design, MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
JOHN FERGUS-JEAN Photography, MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology
SONYA FIX Critical Theory, Writing, PhD, New York University
PHIL GARRETT Cinematic Arts, MFA, Ohio State University
TOM GATTIS Industrial Design, Dean SODA, MDes, Bemidji State University
NICOLE GIBBS Sculpture, Ceramics, MFA, Ohio State University
MICHAEL GOODSON Curatorial Studies, Sculpture, MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
CAROL GRIFFITH Painting, Professor, MFA, Ohio University
HIROSHI HAYAKAWA Photography, MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
NICOLE GIBBS
TOM RICHNER RIC PETRY
CF PAYNEKELLY MALEC-KOSAK
CASEY BRADLEY SUZANNE COTTON
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CHARLOTTE BELLANDJOHN KORTLANDER
GORDON LEE
KATHY McGHEE TOM RICHNER
CAROL GRIFFITH
TRACY ROBBINS
HELEN HOFFELT Photography, MFA, State University of New York at New Paltz
ERIC HOMAN Cinematic Arts, MFA, Florida Atlantic University
DANIELLE JULIAN-NORTON Sculpture, Installation, MFA, University of Notre Dame
SOPHIA KARTSONIS Writing, PhD, University of Cincinnati
JENNIFER KAUFMANN-BUHLER Design History, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
JOHN KORTLANDER Painting, MFA, University of Colorado
JEANNINE KRAFT Art History, PhD, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
GORDON LEE Painting, MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
ROBERT LOSS English & Philosophy, MFA, Creative Writing, Ohio State University
ELAINE GROGAN LUTTRULL Business & Entrepreneurship, MA, University of Missouri
JAMES LUTZ Advertising & Graphic Design, MS, Franklin University
KELLY MALEC-KOSAK Metals, Sculpture, Chair Fine Arts, MFA, California College of the Arts
ANDREW McCAULEY Painting & Drawing, MFA, Columbus College of Art & Design
LAURENN McCUBBIN Illustration, MFA, Duke University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
KATHY McGHEE Printmaking, MFA, Ohio State University
STEWART McKISSICK Illustration, Chair of Illustration, MFA, Syracuse University
JOY MILLANA Cinematic Arts, MFA, Academy of Art University
MATT MOHR Advertising & Graphic Design, MFA, Parsons The New School for Design
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KELLY NYE Metals, Sculpture, MFA, California State University, Long Beach
ADAM OSGOOD Illustration & Animation, MAD, North Carolina State University
C.F. PAYNE Illustration, BFA, Columbus College of Art & Design
KON PETROCHUK Cinematic Arts, MFA, San Francisco State University
RICHARD PETRY Photography, Video, Director of Graduate Studies, MFA, Tyler School of Art, Temple University
TAMARA PETERSON Painting, Drawing, MFA, Ohio University
TOM RICHNER Animation, MFA, University of California, Los Angeles
TIM RIETENBACH Sculpture, MFA, Ohio State University
ROBERT ROBBINS Drawing, Painting, MFA, Yale
TRACY ROBBINS Animation, MFA, University of Cincinnati
REBECCA ROBINSON Fashion Design, MFA, University of Cincinnati
IAN RUFFINO Painting, Printmaking, MFA, Ohio State University
KANAME TAKADA Ceramics, MFA, University of Notre Dame
GREG THUNE Industrial Design, Chair of Industrial Design, MS, Franklin University
RON SAKS Cinematic Arts, Chair of Cinematic Arts, MFA, University of California, Los Angeles
DUNCAN SNYDER Photography, Chair of Photography MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
MELISSA VOGLEY-WOODS Sculpture, Installation, MFA, Ohio State University
JAMES WEIGLE Printmaking, Professor, MFA Pennsylvania State University
CARMEN WINANT Critical Theory, Art History, MFA, California College of the Arts
REBECCA ZOMCHEK Illustration; MFA, School of Visual Arts
MOLLY BURKE MARK FITZPATRICK JAMES WEIGLE
C.F. PAYNE
KATHY McGHEE
DUNCAN SNYDER
STEWART McKISSICK ANDREW McCAULEY
CARMEN WINANTTIM RIETENBACH
ROBERT ROBBINS
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“ It was through CCAD’s MFA program that I found
how to articulate myself and my intentions.” – Kimberly M. Webb
Class of 2014
“ It was through CCAD’s MFA program that I found
how to articulate myself and my intentions.” – Kimberly M. Webb
Class of 2014
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The Office of Career Services assists all CCAD students and alumni with career and professional development.
ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS FOR:
▶ Resume or cover letter review ▶ Job and internship search assistance ▶ Interviewing skills ▶ Networking assistance ▶ Career decision-making
WORKSHOPS
From copyright law and contracts to writing resumes, networking, employer visits, and more.
FAIRS
▶ Internship Fair (in fall for students registered with Career Services) ▶ Art Fair (fall and spring, open to CCAD students and alumni) ▶ Directions Career Fair (in spring for graduating students)
CCADCareers.comCareer Services maintains postings for jobs, internships, and other opportunities and resources at CCADCareers.com, which lists exclusively art and design-related opportunities. (Non-art or -design position listings are maintained in the Career Services office.)
Students and alumni can search for opportunities that range from full and part-time jobs to internships and freelance work. Employers and members of the community can post their opportunities.
For more info, visit www.ccad.edu/careers.
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APPLICATIONREQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION MATERIALS
▶ Portfolio—Your portfolio should consist of 20 examples of your work, or three time-based works, or some combination. It should be submitted entirely as digital files through ccad.slideroom.com. ▶ Project proposal—PDF format. ▶ Resumé/CV—PDF format. ▶ Letters of recommendation—Three letters of recommendation are required from faculty, guidance counselors, professional artists, employers, or other adults not related to you. Recommendation requests are initiated through ccad.slideroom.com. ▶ Application fee ($65) ▶ College transcripts – 3.00 minimum GPA ▶ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ▶ Proof of English proficiency—International students from countries where English is not the sole official language must submit proof of English proficiency. A minimum score of TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 is required. Scores can be submitted via postal mail and should be requested through the test center. CCAD’s code for TOEFL results is 1085.
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PROJECT PROPOSAL TIPS
The curriculum of the New Projects MFA is project-based. Each student works on a personal project each semester, and this project forms the foundation of your work in the program.
As a key part of your application, please describe the first project you would like to undertake in the program. Be as clear and specific as possible. Although we request that your answers be in written form, we also like to view appropriate visual supporting materials. This could include websites, videos, images, audio recordings, or other materials. Your project proposal is judged not only on its creativity and originality but also on its clarity, organization, and presentation. Remember that your initial project needs to be completed in one semester, so scope and feasibility will be an issue.
ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
IN YOUR PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Briefly and clearly describe the project, including: a short narrative about the work or research that has led you to this interest; visual documentation of your own or others’ work that has influenced this proposal.
Discuss the historical, critical, or cultural contexts for and influences on your proposal.
What media/methodology will your project involve?
What resources (facilities/instruction) do you anticipate needing? (What can CCAD offer you to complete your project?)
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COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION AT
CCAD.SLIDEROOM.COM.
Through postal mail, submit college transcripts to:Graduate Admissions Columbus College of Art & Design 60 Cleveland Ave. Columbus OH 43215A campus visit and interview are recommended but not required. To schedule, go to www.ccad.edu/visit or contact Graduate Admissions at [email protected] or 614.222.3249
HOUSING
Graduate student housing is available in CCAD’s Design Square Apartments on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, go to www.ccad.edu/ccad-campus/residence-life/design-square-apartments
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FINANCIAL AID
All admitted students are automatically considered for institutional scholarships. To be considered for need-based grants or other forms of institutional, state, and federal financial aid, domestic applicants are required to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CCAD’s code number is 003039.
Information about additional resources can be found at www.ccad.edu/college-services/one-stop-student-services/financial-aid/additional-financial-aid-resources or by calling 614.222.3295.
DEADLINES
Applications are considered for fall semester entry only.Priority Admission application deadline: Feb. 15Priority Financial Aid application deadline: March 1Please note: Applications received by the deadlines will receive priority consideration for merit-and need-based scholarships. *Following priority deadline applications will be received and reviewed on a case by case basis.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Graduate Admissions at [email protected] or 614.222.3249.
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