MFA Sculpture Applications for 2014

[ElanaSchwartz]

Are there any material/techinical grad schools still out there?? I am interested in learning new techniques more than learning conceptual meanings behind them! I am applying for MFA in sculpture.

[beriredux]

I think it probably depends on which techniques you already know and which you want to learn .

[beriredux]

Not sure exactly what you are looking for. My guess is that there aren't any programs in the US that focus on general material /technical exploration in sculpture. I could be wrong though—if I am, hopefully someone will speak up. 

 

However, if you can identify specific techniques and materials you are interested in, someone may be able to point you to a particular school or faculty member.

 

I remember hearing about a program at the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam that did a temporary program MFA in materials exploration, so there may be others out there like that.

Here's the link: http://sandberg.nl/material-utopias

 

Good luck!

[ilanasola]

Alfred would be the first one to come to mind - they have a healthy balance between concept and 'making' - it's my first choice.

[lolapola]

Are there any material/techinical grad schools still out there?? I am interested in learning new techniques more than learning conceptual meanings behind them! I am applying for MFA in sculpture.

I've been at VCU for a semester now, in their sculpture department, and I came in knowing only how to make things with fabric and paper. The department invests so much time and resources into skill building, through extremely well equipped woodshops, metal shops, CNC/3d printing machines, and by having on staff people who are extremely knowledgable in these fields and willing to share that knowledge. Though there aren't official classes for learning skills at a graduate level, (other than electives) if you want to learn how to build something, make something that uses materials you do not know how to work

With, there is always someone who knows and will be more than happy to show you how it's done. I've also noticed that everyone's work, wherever it may be conceptually, is also technically sound, skillfully crafted. In fact, there is an emphasis on craftsmanship and how something was made, how well it was made, the ways in which it an look better, is always a big part of the conversation.

When I was looking at graduate programmes, I was also looking for a place where I could improve my hand skills and build on material techniques. VCU totally does that, and so well.

Edited December 18, 2014 by lolapola