MFA for Alt. Photo Processes?

[mlleHillary]

Hello, 

 

I'm planning on applying for graduate school for my MFA in photography for the Fall 2014, and my interest is in alternative processes (cyanotypes & albumen specifically). I have researched a little, and I have found a few such as Lesley University, San Jose State, and Arizona State, that specialize in or have facilities for alternative processes, but I am finding it difficult to find very many. I realize the processes aren't widely practiced, but I figured I would post to see if anyone else knew of any schools that may fit this criteria. 

 

Thanks!

 

Hillary 

[mlleHillary]

:bump:

Trying to get this a little more attention! I have been researching and researching and emailing more people than I can count.

If someone just has even a tiny shred of information for me, or even of schools overseas with specializationsin alternative process.

Anything would be helpful.

[michaelwebster]

I would look for photographers who work in similar processes and see where they went on their CV.  You might not find a whole department of professors who work in alt. processes, but what you need is at least one good professor.

[mlleHillary]

Thank you!

[vishalkswamy]

To the best of my knowledge, no program specifically concentrates on Alternative photography. However, they may have a few classes over the course of multiple semesters regarding that. 

 

Here in India we have GOA-CAP (GOA Centre for Alternative Photography) 

 

They have a number of paid residencies and an annual sponsored one. They practice quite a bit of alternative processes (albumen, gum bichromate, C type, Salt Prints etc) 

 

Here are some links that might help you

 

http://goa-cap.com/

 

And this is the blog that the residents maintain. 

 

http://altlab2011.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/altlab-3-0

 

If you need more information, feel free to hit me up.

 

cheers! 

 

Edited May 7, 2013 by vishalkswamy