darkerthanblack
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I would also like to advocate for pursuing a Fulbright. Personally I always go for what I want regardless of the concrete attachments. If there is a school that really interests you then you should apply. If they say yes, then negotiate funding. Usually the first offer can be negotiated upward.
To add to your list of schools I would add Northwestern University, Yale, and University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). They all offer great funding and are small programs. If you are interested in UIC pm me and I can give you more details.
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Hi guys, I've been lurking the last few weeks but am at the point where I would love your input for my situation! Just posted in the funding and decisions thread too - what can I say I'm eager for advice
Accepted to Bard and USC.
USC is offering 15k, first and second yr. Tuition is 39k/yr. There is the possibility of a TA ship in the 2nd yr, which covers tuition + 11k stipend (must apply, I think it's competitive - every other mfa student receives one). So that means at the very least a 30k loan and the most an 80k loan. Administration at USC isn't particularly nice or flexible about funding currently. They are also known to have a terrible rapport w students and faculty, but the program does have amazing facilities in an amazing city, and they have some great grants for alum to teach at USC and travel/research. Oh and classes you can take in other esteemed depts.
Bard is offering 11k and their tuition total for summer and spring is 19k. That's 24k for the three summer program. These costs do not include the studio I would have to rent during my time in LA (where I live) and pay for access to the facilities I would like to use. Super nice administration and generous and thoughtful photo faculty. The program is in beautiful Upstate NY, but I do not see myself living on the east coast or moving to NYC. I'm currently in LA and have more of a community hear already so I question how I would nurture these east coast connections. The program is super intense but they say you get more FaceTime w faculty than a traditional school. You have studio visits nearly every other day during those 8 weeks. I'd have to figure out how to operate in a completely different place to achieve what I'm evolving in my work. Could be a great limitation and/or a pain in the butt since I'm moving towards sculpture.
Both have amazing intimate student communities and great faculty. What would you do?
I would advocate for Bard. The great thing about their program is that they have artists visit from all over. You're not just networking with east coast, but with a very wide pool of accomplished artists, curators, and critics. If you stay in LA and continue working during the independent study portions of the year you will be able to continue contributing to the LA community. If I were to have been accepted, I was planning on staying in Chicago and renting a truck to transport sculptures to Bard each summer. Bard seems to be like an extended residency program which is very appealing to me personally. Also, with the TA opportunity not guaranteed I wouldn't even factor that into the equation.
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Congrats. You'll like the people there. What's your area?
Thank you! My area is sculpture and photography.
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Long time anxious lurker...
I was recently accepted to Rutgers via phone call. Just goes to show that it's not over until it's over. Looking forward to visiting the campus soon before I make my decision.
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I emailed the VCU Sculpture dept. and was told interview requests were recently mailed out. We should be receiving them shortly.
MFA programs with full/partial funding
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Rutgers is full funding for both years. The first year full funding will cover out of state tuition and the second year funding will cover in-state tuition. Students should apply for New Jersey residency the first year granting them in-state tuition rates the second year making the total cost zero for the student. An option of paid teaching positions may help international students with the second year tuition.