MFA 2022 Freak Out Forum

[Pickle555]

3 minutes ago, Pickle95 said:

Just submitted the supplemental works for the Yale interview..... ? decided to go with all "new" works (works I considered including in my application but didn't & works I made after the deadline). Hope it doesn't bite me in the ass.... the stress never ends!! Not sure if other departments are doing the same, but I'm curious how others approached this?

Feel free to message me or whatever. Talking through the process is comforting lol...

 

[Pickle555]

oops, didn't mean to quote myself

[The-Fourth-Dimension]

28 minutes ago, Pickle95 said:

oops, didn't mean to quote myself

It's all good, G. You sure are having excellent fortune with the programs. ?

[The-Fourth-Dimension]

Just now, The-Fourth-Dimension said:

It's all good, G.

 

[Strawberrycat]

1 hour ago, Pickle95 said:

Just submitted the supplemental works for the Yale interview..... ? decided to go with all "new" works (works I considered including in my application but didn't & works I made after the deadline). Hope it doesn't bite me in the ass.... the stress never ends!! Not sure if other departments are doing the same, but I'm curious how others approached this?

No idea, but I would guess taking that risk in showing new work would be seen as a good thing. I think you made the (brave) right call, for you! 

You're getting closer to the light at the end of the stress tunnel! 

 

[Forms Without Formula]

Hunter interviews will probably go out next week based on past forums but the closer it gets the harder it is to wait!! Just woke up from a dream that I received the interview request email but then it wasn't actually, just a promotional email, can't even catch a break when I'm unconscious!!

[SwampLord]

Got my rejection from USF this morning, in case anyone was curious about that. 

[LizRAE]

Any ceramicists in this forum applying this year?

[slickjaketheruler]

Received an offer from MECA today via phone. They gave me a scholarship but it’s not nearly enough to cover attending the school.

[blueviolet]

23 minutes ago, LizRAE said:

Any ceramicists in this forum applying this year?

Me! Glad to see there are others! Where did you apply? Here’s my list:

VCU

UNL

LSU

SIUE

Alfred

I’m accepted at VCU and waiting to hear from everywhere else.

[LizRAE]

9 minutes ago, blueviolet said:

Me! Glad to see there are others! Where did you apply? Here’s my list:

VCU

UNL

LSU

SIUE

Alfred

I’m accepted at VCU and waiting to hear from everywhere else.

Congrats on VCU! I am waiting to hear from Indiana and OU. Fingers crossed, this is my 2nd year applying

[seelamfa22]

10 hours ago, Pickle95 said:

Just submitted the supplemental works for the Yale interview..... ? decided to go with all "new" works (works I considered including in my application but didn't & works I made after the deadline). Hope it doesn't bite me in the ass.... the stress never ends!! Not sure if other departments are doing the same, but I'm curious how others approached this?

That's amazing that you were able to finish new works after submitting your application! Bravo. I don't think the interview process is a test of any sort, so there is no wrong approach. Your submission probably reveals productivity as one of your strengths.

I submitted four images of works that I felt would best narrate what I hope to work on while at Yale... 3 were from my portfolio, 1 was older and intended to support an origin story of sorts.

[hibiscusleaves]

On 2/10/2022 at 2:39 AM, Strawberrycat said:

I have an interview with Painting and Drawing on Friday and can update you on what that's like after it, though I'm sure it'll probably be a bit different from Art and Tech. 

I'd love to hear how it went as well. I have an interview tomorrow for Visual Communications.

[hibiscusleaves]

10 hours ago, Pickle95 said:

Just submitted the supplemental works for the Yale interview..... ? decided to go with all "new" works (works I considered including in my application but didn't & works I made after the deadline). Hope it doesn't bite me in the ass.... the stress never ends!! Not sure if other departments are doing the same, but I'm curious how others approached this?

Which department are you interviewing for? I have an interview with the graphic design dept but i havent been asked to submit any supplemental works, they just said i have to screenshare to talk about them. i'm a bit confused

[hibiscusleaves]

Just had an interview with VCU Graphic Design department. I think it went very well, I'm actually expecting good news! The faculty was extremely nice, they seemed interested in who I am as an artist, and the department seems very welcoming and accepting of individuality. For anyone wondering, the results will be out around 22nd of February. 

[Pickle555]

1 hour ago, seelamfa22 said:

That's amazing that you were able to finish new works after submitting your application! Bravo. I don't think the interview process is a test of any sort, so there is no wrong approach. Your submission probably reveals productivity as one of your strengths.

I submitted four images of works that I felt would best narrate what I hope to work on while at Yale... 3 were from my portfolio, 1 was older and intended to support an origin story of sorts.

Thanks for sharing! I agree, that any approach will most likely suffice.

It's always hard for me to tell how much is already determined prior to the interview, but you make a good point. Best of luck!!

[Pickle555]

49 minutes ago, hibiscusleaves said:

Which department are you interviewing for? I have an interview with the graphic design dept but i havent been asked to submit any supplemental works, they just said i have to screenshare to talk about them. i'm a bit confused

Painting/Printmaking

Submitting work is in lieu of bringing works in person for the interview. From my understanding. 

[recyclable]

Friends! Just got the University of Michigan-Stamps MFA Interview invite OMFG!

[chunkeymonkey]

I was also just wondering - I read on one of the past year's forums that you should email the faculty who interviews you to thank them etc. Does anyone actually do this in practice? 

[annaconda]

12 hours ago, AncientQuail said:

which program did you apply for?

painting

[tomatoriot]

47 minutes ago, recyclable said:

Friends! Just got the University of Michigan-Stamps MFA Interview invite OMFG!

ME TOO. Congrats!!! I’m freaking out. 

[nameless cat]

59 minutes ago, chunkeymonkey said:

I was also just wondering - I read on one of the past year's forums that you should email the faculty who interviews you to thank them etc. Does anyone actually do this in practice? 

Yes, I do! Reiterate that I'm excited about the program, mentioning a certain thing we discussed in the interview. 

Also, found out about Rutgers rejection thanks to this forum. Still no email from them, weird and kind of tacky? Stay positive y'all!!! It still seems like a lot of schools are just beginning the process. 

Edited February 11, 2022 by nameless cat

[kaflake]

Just got invited to interview for the MFA Program in Design at Rutgers  not at all what I expected since I applied for the MFA in Visual arts.

 

 

[kaflake]

Any advice for someone interviewing for Design? I’m genuinely shocked that the design department thought I was a good candidate. I don’t have a lot of technical experience or any idea what I’d do with a design degree but the Rutgers design program looks so interesting…

[Westcoasty]

1 hour ago, kaflake said:

Any advice for someone interviewing for Design? I’m genuinely shocked that the design department thought I was a good candidate. I don’t have a lot of technical experience or any idea what I’d do with a design degree but the Rutgers design program looks so interesting…

Congrats on the interview! My advice would be to open your mind to the realm where design and fine art overlap. Imagine yourself and your work in that gray area. Check out the work of the students coming out of that program as well as the work of the faculty. It seems like an interdisciplinary and modern program, I'm guessing you'll be surprised by what constitutes "design" for those artists.

No need to worry about what you'd "do with a design degree." You may end up doing exactly what you imagine doing with a visual art degree, and that's valid and reasonable.