Hindinwood

Whoa, you said it!

Yeah it's pretty crazy. According to this description of their graduate facilities, and keeping in mind there's already one grad photo student, it seems like only one space was available; "On the fifth floor there is a large shared studio space for two graduates. In this space is a seating area, wall space and a movable tack-wall for viewing works-in-progress. There are two private darkrooms, each with a Beseler 45 system enlarger, stainless steel sink with temperature control, safelight, and requisite accessories (trays, timers, compressed air, etc.)." Maybe I am misinterpreting that description, but yeah...kind of wish I knew that before I parted with my $50. Oh well!

Also, Tulane only has (had) two spaces for photo!

Right, and I definitely don't think you can't be a sucessful artist without an MFA, although I would argue that it's less likely than if you do have one. I'm just saying that I suspect it would weigh in your favor for admissions at many schools. Again, I've never worked in an admissions office, so maybe I'm wrong....

Hmmm well, I don't know. It's anectodal evidence at best, I just feel like that's what I see usually. I could of course be wrong, and of course there are exceptions.

Yeah I kind of agree. I mean, I suppose if you have an incredible portfolio it is certainly possible to transcend this limitation, but you're right in saying; why wouldn't they choose someone with an equally strong portfolio as you, but who is also versed in the world of fine-art academia? I have a BS in film (UT Austin's undergrad film program is in the communications college), and I was kind of worried about that after looking at a lot of fine-art photographers CVs, and seeing that the overwhelming majority had BFAs or BAs. Most of them were actually in photography, though there were some other fine arts disciplines represented as well. I feel like in many cases they really want someone who speaks the language of the contemporary art world because they are most likely to become a sucessful artist, and that is best found in someone who holds a BFA. I'm sure there are notable exceptions though...

Yeah you're right, I re-read it. Guess I just don't have the kind of work they are looking for...

Now that I think of it, I have a BS (in film), not a BA or BFA. I wonder if that's a deal-breaker...?

On this subject- I just received a letter from Tulane School of Liberal Arts, saying that they would not be able to recommend my application due to the quality of the applicant pool this year. This is based on my transcripts I assume, which is strange because I have very good grades in my discipline over all. Has anyone experienced this with this school or other schools that go through a Liberal Arts School before the actual art department. Does this mean that the Art Dept. didn't actually even look at my work? I am more than a little baffled by this.

Does anyone have any insight about Tulane and UNO's MFA programs? Studio Art, specifically photography?? The internet is scant on info about either...