kwonberry

Got an email from UCLA for an interview of sorts. My heart stopped for at least 5 seconds.

I'm wondering about UCLA and USC's timeline as well. I know one of them doesn't even bother with interviews correct?

Got an interview email from Calarts, as well as a rejection from SAIC. Can't have my cake and eat it too

Bleh if only I would get an email

congrats. I'm really hoping for some good news from SAIC soon.

Yes indeed got my rejection from Yale as well!

In this case we need moar. I think because the raw body of work is so small it would help a lot to get the context or developmental process through some writing. As mentioned earlier, it'd be great to see more than 3 pieces as well.

Submitted my apps. Just waiting on my recommendation letters from two professors. Expecting to finish my undergrad this spring. Crossing fingers. Sculpture: Yale SAIC UCLA USC CalArts Columbia davidkwon13.blogspot.com the page has some messy writings that are for a class and are not relevant to the artworks posts.

Certainly right about being "ripe for outside opinions" hence the sharing of my ludicrous plans for glory and magic (sarcasm off). But back to the CCA note, maybe I'm lukewarm, it's not something that particularly excites me ( I got a few remarks about their instructors and the thesis shows looked promising) but nothing particular the way UCLA SAIC Yale or Calarts gets, for better or worse. At this point VCU is probably going to overtake it on my 'list,' And mebee UCSD. I agree with you about the regionalist attitude that is frankly detrimental. Even those that rave about west vs east have their reservations against both, and they are quite funny and in all likelihood true. One professor made a joke that an artist's main concern nowadays is which medication they take to sleep during travel, because of the globalized nature of gallery representation. The common criticism of being New york based is that the art is reserved and a bit coy due to so much going on in such a concentrated area, while the West has a more go-for-it while being lax attitude that fosters 'creativity' to put it bluntly. It's a minor factor that is keeping me from putting any NY programs on my list, to catch a breather. I'm familiar with the comprehensive university for art, as that is exactly what NYU's program is. Our BFA graduation requirement is essentially 6/10 studio art, 4/10 liberal arts. As a result you see a variety of influences, which I see as nothing but beneficial. Good food for thought, thanks for the input

I'm a BFA senior there. The MFA's are a varied group, it's a very conceptual mixed-media centric program. Some are great, some meh. And yea Sue's great but not everyone's cup of tea. I haven't had Trisha yet. Regardless I believe NYU's art program (BFA and MFA) greatest strength is the ludicrous quality of our faculty. Our program recently had a huge overhaul (for the better), a lot of building reconstruction and some internal power changes. It made the last 18 months a hassle but it's shaping up well. MFA's now have reasonable studio spaces and everything is in one building. I wouldn't expect facilities to be stellar though, since all BFA/MFA classes essentially take place in one crowded building in NYC it's lacking in some areas (metal working, no fancy sculptural tools, exhibition space is a little wonky and sloppy). I'd recommend visiting the site (and other NYC programs).

It's of note that I mentioned originally that I didn't list fall-backs, just those that I was most interested in. Interesting details about CCA, can you elaborate? I have two professors with major calarts connections (as in on first name basis with a some of their faculty) so I get decent raves from them. Yale is on my list because of their new head (reputation good/bad aside), who gave a lecture here in NY and I found myself an admirer. San Diego and Phoenix as examples, location has been of particular emphasis from many of my advisors, and making the correct choice was emphasized hugely. Considering NYU, where all the faculty double as either art critics for the likes of Art Forum, or are full time represented artists as well as teachers, I take their advise seriously. A professor I communicate with often (who teaches mainly at Pratt) made a half-passing remark "So you wanna be in California, Chicago, or the Northeast?" Could I honestly say I'd be making the exact same work if I had gone to RISD or MICA for my BFA rather than NYC? Environment, whether acknowledged or not has a habit of shaping, for better or worse, the creative process. Another common tidbit was that I should really only apply where I truly see myself going, and minimize the fall-back mentality. Could also be that I'm ultimately a NY snob and my definition of a fellow city is how equally it measures on the rich/grungy/art scene scale. Of course this advice is coming from a NYU art program slant, that has had a strong emphasis on liberal arts, art theory as well as the creative process. What are some top state schools for you? Mentioned U Illinois-Chi and a few cali state schools.

Ah. Thanks for input. the two Figures are part of a dismantling effort. the two figures became disassembled into the "spam" piece and a performative piece where the ceramic was smashed. The two figures based purely on that blog post aren't really informed enough, and it's something I touch on in my statement/thesis as a significant part of my ideology. I am going for an MFA because I want a more focused student body, even if it's considerably competitive and aggressive, the academic rigor like that suits me. Unlike working alone or in residencies, an MFA program has the student/professor dynamic that allows for ideological growth that the other two options are really the opposite of. My school choices are based on location, current student thesis show previews, and my professor's experiences/advice. SAIC has an amazing facility and I've always been fond of LA. Yale is just an obvious choice and their new head of sculpture is someone I admire.From what I've researched and had conversations with past alum (who work at NYU) the list isn't that odd. VCU isn't particularly appealing to me (the same way RISD doesn't), mainly because of the location. Also I haven't really heard much about VCU, other than it's the current #1 on the US news list, with Yale SAIC and UCLA trailing. I know there are many reputable schools in Arizona, San Diego region, New mexico, ohio, etc, but I have a bit of an urbanite in me. If you have any suggestions PM me. or post a reply

Been keeping occupied with sculptures and application process, school choice etc so my actual blog doesn't have my work on it yet. Some selected work. I'm a pretty straightforward sculptor with small performative elements. http://seniorhonorsstudioclass.blogspot.com/2012/09/david-kwon.html I've listed schools of interest in the freak out forum:

Getting my Applications in order right now. Still finishing my BFA (23 yrs I know I know, way too young) but going for sculpture programs at the following (only listing my real top picks) -Yale -Calarts -UCLA -SAIC -CCA It's a rough list but got my heart set on these. Alot of my professors and faculty at my school are Yale grads or formerly California based so I have a solid idea of what these schools are like. If you have any suggestions or want to see my work just let me know.