slickjaketheruler

Apparently I couldn’t find it or just can’t read. Thank you for clarifying.

Is anyone else applying to VCU confused by the transcripts portion of their application? Does anyone know if official transcripts are supposed to be sent after an offer has been given, and that unofficial ones are good for now?

Has anyone picked up on Lamar Dodd at University of Georgia Athens? My professor from undergrad went there and convinced me to apply to their program. It seems pretty robust in opportunities and is a 3 year fully funded with stipend program. Would love to know people’s thoughts!

Is anyone planning on doing the virtual/upcoming portfolio review days? I found it super helpful last year when applying and can answer questions on how to get the best out of it.

We should normalize sharing successful statements. Happy to read it over as well. For me, a good statement shows who you are as a person and your reason for going to school. Your work should reflect that vision and professors should be envisioning ways in which your work could blossom from your statement.

Personally, I believe that they should as people be understanding of your situation (if they don’t, that looks bad on them). I’d ask your intended references how they feel about it. They might have more insight as to whether that would be considered a conflict of interest or not. Some advice I learned last year from applying, is that we can’t feel intimidated to ask these schools for what we need. If it is a conflict of interest, the professor should be able to tell you whether or not they can write a letter for you or not. I’d ask them sooner than later.

I think Cara does work with the MFA’s. The program at VCU is not medium specific though, so lots of times the students will have other department faculty on their committee. Honestly, to get a really good sense of the work they do, I’d look through the MFA thesis exhibitions on issuu. I have some linked below. https://issuu.com/vcuarts/docs/vcuarts_2018_mfathesiscatalog_pages https://issuu.com/vcuarts/docs/vcuarts_2017_mfa_graduate_thesis_ex/165 They have really wonderful gallery spaces for showing work during the program as well.

I know they have Holly Morrison there who is an etching artist. I’m not sure if she is tamarind trained. who are you talking about there? Also I’d love to see some of your work!

Totally can give you the scoop on those 4 I applied to. SAIC gave me 35% tuition remission with the opportunity to appeal for an additional 20%. I loved their program because you could learn any skill you wanted, and the print faculty were really awesome. I decided the debt wasn’t worth it for me, and the anxiety of having to pay it off each day throughout the program would be awful. SMFA gave me 18,000 a year off, which I petitioned up to 25,000 off with a moving stipend. I declined this school based off of the faculty and print program itself. It felt more concerned with the conceptual nature of printmaking (which I do love to talk about) but my interviewers had no interest in the narrative aspect of my work. MECA gave me the best deal, at 18,000 per year off that increased to close to 25,000 a year off with TA position. I’d be paying close to 7,000 a year for the program (which is not bad). I declined and will be reapplying again this year since I’ve paid off a bunch of other debts. Purchase gave me nothing because it was a waitlist offer. I’ll be applying to VCU because I am already located in Richmond. Their program is painting and print focused, with room for lots of experimentation. If you are pretty solid on wanting to have a print department, I’d steer away just because it is very interdisciplinary focused. You’d probably find yourself talking about painting more than printmaking. But Richmond itself is a very DIY city with an art scene that is very informed by the people in the city (Studio Two Three, Candela Books and Gallery, Ada Gallery, and Eden Airlines are some of the notable art spaces). As for the other programs, I’m hoping to meet with faculty soon to really dive into the programs.

Hello everyone, back here again from last year (repost from the old forum). Third time applying and I'm happy to see there are printmakers here this year (last year there were so few). I'm applying to much larger batch of schools with a mix of fully funded and more prestigious opportunities. Also maybe considering go towards a Fiber/Material Studies program since I've been playing with unconventional materials recently. If anyone has any fibers programs you think would be awesome please let me know! My list this year are: Cranbrook UW Madison Wisconsin U of Tennessee - Knoxville U Mass Amherst VCU Maine College of Art Tyler School of Art RISD Glasgow School of Art Rutgers I'd love to hear where everyone is applying to! I can answer any questions about the printmaking program or application process for SAIC, SMFA at Tufts, MECA, or SUNY purchase as I was accepted to all of them last year.

I would love to chat with you. I'm applying this year for printmaking at UW Madison, UT Knoxville and Rutgers for printmaking as well. I'm located in Richmond and can give you all the scoops of printmaking in the city or if you want more information on VCU.

Hi everyone, back here again from last year. Third year applying and I'm happy to see there are printmakers here this year (last year there were so few). I'm applying to much larger batch of schools with a mix of fully funded and more prestigious opportunities. Also maybe considering go towards a Fiber/Material Studies program since I've been playing with unconventional materials recently. If anyone has any fibers programs you think would be awesome please let me know! My list this year are: Cranbrook UW Madison Wisconsin U of Tennessee - Knoxville U Mass Amherst VCU Maine College of Art Tyler School of Art RISD Glasgow School of Art Rutgers I'd love to hear where everyone is applying to!

As I'm winding down this application cycle. I have decided not to commit to any of my offers this year. I just don't have the means to afford it. I will say, it was disappointing and heart breaking to have to turn down many great schools this year. There's always a second go around next year. Thanks to those that were kind enough to answer questions and share thoughts throughout the process.

I’m coming to the near end of my negotiating spree, and I think I’m going to have to turn down all schools offers unless I get significantly more aid. I feel kinda embarrassed that even with some some sort of merit scholarships received at all my offers, it’s just too much to take on debt wise. Anyway else feel this way? fingers crossed for a miracle on this one

Hi message me directly here or on instagram at @slickjaketheruler! I got into SAIC Printmedia as well, and received a 35% tuition remission scholarship and am kinda on the fence on funding if it's worth the debt. I would love to have someone else to talk to about the school because I'm really pulling my skin over this school.

Rejected from Tyler Print

Welcome to Richmond! And congrats on VCU, the school has a really awesome program.

Boosting, I’m gonna have to counter a few offers as well. Any advice on how to navigate this?

Congrats!!!

Thank you!

No, I have a zoom interview with print tech and previous alum of Purchase tomorrow. So I’m gonna ask and see what’s up tomorrow. But we’ll see if I get an email or not.

For everyone that did get anywhere in the process (whether you are going or deciding not to or even just interviewed), just remember to be kind and proud to yourself for making it that far. Treat yourself to some pizza, you deserve it!

If you don’t mind me asking, did you receive a call or an email in regards to your decision? I had my interview with Faye on Monday. So I’m sure she hasn’t made much decision in regards to printmakers.

I guess not? It's okay. I'm just trying to be patience with this whole process. It's been a roller coaster for everyone I assume.

I didn't get that email, or an interview, or an update on my application, or a notification that I was rejected. I'm so confused with Tyler right now, and frustrated that I am so much in the dark with this process. I'm literally waiting on an answer from them so I can start negotiating with my other offers. I'm still somewhat hopeful, although since I didn't get an interview I feel like it's a rejection. The printmaking department head did say they application process is really outdated and archaic, so nothing is easy for them with facilitating it.