graduate
student field guide
2010 / 2011
Jeffrey Kent ’10 Hoffberger School of Painting Hypocrisy In Hypocrisy A Right View Of The Left Acrylic, Gold Leaf on canvas, 2009
graduate
student field guide
2010 / 2011
© 2010 Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Graduate Studies Artwork is copyright of the Artists, used with permission. Designed by: Kristian Bjørnard GD MFA ’09 www.kristianbjornard.com and Tony Venne GD MFA ’09 www.tonyvenne.com
Graduate Student Field Guide Contents 1. Graduate Programs.....................................7 Directory 2. Calendars.................................................... 23 Graduate Academic and Exhibition Dates 3.
Staying Informed....................................... 29 MICA Mail, Publications, Websites
4. Registration................................................ 33 Graduate Advisors Degree Plans Liberal Arts Seminars Undergraduate, Continuing Studies and Courses at Area Colleges Independent Study 5. Campus Resources.................................... 39 Art-Making Taking Care of Business Health and Wellness 6.
Making Money.............................................61 On-Campus Employment
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Getting Out of Your Studio........................ 71 Nurturing Your Development Building Community Getting Around Baltimore
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Grants, Fellowships & Awards................ 85 Graduate Competitive Awards and Scholarships (Internal) Residencies for MFA and Post-Bac (External)
9. Exhibitions...................................................91 Installation Guidelines and Policies Gallery Maps
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“Don’t panic. You were selected to be in this program.” — Kristen Kest, ’11, MFAST
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Graduate Directory
Complete Program List Art Education, MA Community Arts, MA & MFA Graphic Design, MFA Hoffberger School of Painting, MFA Mount Royal School of Art, MFA Photographic and Electronic Media, MFA Post-Baccalaureate Program, Certificate Rinehart School of Sculpture, MFA Studio Art, MFA Teaching, MA
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Programs Art Education, MA The program is structured to allow students to grow as artists, teachers, reflective practitioners, and leaders in the field. Two six-week summer residencies, online course work during fall and spring semesters, and winter seminars on MICA’s campus comprise the low-residency program’s schedule.
The Center for Art Education, Fox 120 Office: 410-225-2297
Community Arts, MA & MFA & Community Art Corps MA and MFA in Community Arts students develop their own artistic voice as they investigate the relationship of the citizen, artists, art, and community building.
The Center for Art Education, Fox 120 Office: 410-225-2297
Sharon Johnson, PhD, Director sharonjjn@aol.com, 410-225-4207 Faculty David Cloutier, dcloutier@mica.edu Ken Martin, kmartin@mica.edu Jonathan Mann, mann-kalbak@verizon.net Amy Peterson, peterson.ae@gmail.com Barry Schauck, bschauck@bu.edu
Ken Krafchek, Director kkrafcheck@aol.com, 410-225-2587 Faculty/On-Site Supervisors George Ciscle, gciscle@mindspring.com Cinder Hypki, cinderhypki@mac.com Fletcher Mackey, fletchermackey@gmail. com Paula Phillips, pphillips@mica.edu Jann Rosen-Queralt, jann@jannrosenquaralt.com Rebecca Yenawine, rebeccayenawine@ newlens.info Community Art Corps Frankie Gamber, Coordinator fgamber@mica.edu Julie Lin, CAC Assisstant jlin01@mica.edu Kristina Berden The Stadium School Youth Dreamers, Inc. youthdreamer@hotmail.com 410-952-7003
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Graphic Design, MFA The program offers a uniquely pragmatic, hands-on approach to advanced design study. Students are active initiators of original creative projects and pursue advanced studio work in design, art, and digital media; coursework in the history and theory of art, design, and culture deepen students’ understanding of the issues driving contemporary design and culture.
Graduate Faculty Office: Brown 405 Graphic Design MFA Studio, Brown 408 Office: 410-225-2382
Hoffberger School of Painting, MFA Among the most selective graduate painting programs in the country, Hoffberger has a singular focus: engaging a select group of highly talented painters in the process of discovering the sources of their originality and vision and preparing them for careers as seriously exhibiting artists.
Studio Center, 4th Floor Studio / Lounge: 410-230-9478
Mount Royal School of Art, MFA A multi-disciplinary program with an open approach to materials and media, focusing on independent studio work and critical thought. Mount Royal students tap the many opportunities available at MICA and the major metropolitan centers of the Northeast in creating a unique program of study that fosters the realization of their creative vision.
Studio Center, 5th Floor Studio: 410-230-9791
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Ellen Lupton, Director elupton@designwritingresearch.com elupton@mica.edu Jennifer Cole Phillips, Associate Director jcp@jcolephillips.com jphillips@mica.edu Graphic Design, Admin Assistant, Anita Klein, Brown Center 300 aklein@mica.edu
Joan Waltemath, Director joanwaltemath@gmail.com jwaltemath@mica.edu Dominique Nahas, Critic-in-Residence dnahas@earthlink.net
Frances Barth, Director fbarth@mica.edu Alice Aycock, Interim Director aaycock@mica.edu Artists in Residence Marek Bartelik, marekbl@aol.com David Brody, brodyhed@bway.net Pamela Sunstrum, ppsunstrum@gmail.com
Jason Irla ’10 Mount Royal School of Art Salutation and farewell in a single glance. Two channel video installation. 2010
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Beverly Anne Langran ’10 Mount Royal School of Art Southern Gothic ink and oil on paper, 2009
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Photographic and Electronic Media, MFA A platform for exploring the social and artistic uses of optical and electronic media technologies, grounding artistic practice in rigorous investigation of historical and critical contexts—this program provides the technical and intellectual skills for professional practice and teaching.
Studio Center, 4th Floor Office: 410-230-2650 Studio: 410-230-2651
Post-Baccaulereate Certificate in Fine Arts The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art offers an intensive fine arts studio experience that allows students to achieve a new level of mastery in art making. PostBac students pursue independent work, developing a disciplined studio practice that will carry forward into graduate study or work as artists outside of an academic environment.
Studio Center, 1st Floor Office: 410-230-0621
Rinehart School of Sculpture, MFA One of the oldest programs of its type in the United States, Rinehart is at the center of innovation in this evolving art form. Students work in a wide range of mediums and approaches—from stone carving and metals-casting to installation and time-based art—reflecting in their work the complex nature of sculpture as contemporary art’s “meta-medium.”
Station Building, S100 Lounge: 410-462-1193 Office: 410-225-2271
Timothy Druckrey, Director druckrey@interport.net Artists inResidence Craig Kalpakjian, craig@kalpakjian.com Miranda Lichtenstein, mir6@earthlink.net
Bill Schmidt, Director bschmidt@charm.net Linda Bills, Artist in Residence lbills@mica.edu
Maren Hassinger, Director baltoarts@aol.com Chakaia Booker, Interim Director chakaiabooker@gmail.com Artists in Residence Ming Fey, epoxy77@aol.com Chakaia Booker
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Studio Arts, MFA The first program of its kind in the country, MFA, Studio Arts allows experienced artists and educators to develop a professional body of work, a unique personal voice, and an expanded understanding of contemporary art through intensive studio practice. This low-residency program includes four summers of 6-week residencies at MICA, a winter critique each year, and distance learning when students are not in residence at MICA.
The Center for Art Education, Fox 120 Office: 410-225-2297 Studio Center, 1st & 2nd Floors
Teaching, MA The MAT provides outstanding preparation for teaching of art. The curriculum integrates hands-on teaching experience with coursework in practice, current theory, and research. Graduates of MICA’s MAT program are highly competent teachers of art who are skilled practicing artists. The two-year residency leads to certification to teach art in grades K-12.
The Center for Art Education, Fox 120 Office: 410-225-2297
Zlata Baum, Director zlata@earthlink.net Mentors John E. Penny, jepenny@mica.edu Timothy App, tapp@mica.edu Bibiana Suarez, bsuarez@depaul.edu James Rouvelle, jrouvelle@mica.edu
Karen Carroll, Acting Director Dean, Center for Art Education kcarroll@mica.edu Joyce Bucci, Coordinator of Practicum jbucci@mica.edu Stacey McKenna, Instructor/Coordinator of GTI program smckenna@mica.edu Faculty/Instructors Sara Egorin-Hooper, segorinhooper@ bcps.org Katie Morris, kmorris@mica.edu Mary Mark Munday, mmunday@mica.edu Rao Shyla, rao.shyla@gmail.com Loring Resler, loringr@hotmail.com Matthew Sutherlin, sutherlinme@gmail. com Nan Park-Rumbaugh, Faculty/YPS Coordinator nparkrumbaugh@mica.edu ypsinfo@mica.edu, 410-225-2530 Craig Spilman, Instructor/Executive Director CBF cspilman@collegeboundfoundation.org
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Staff Office of Graduate Studies The Graduate Studies Office provides on campus and city-wide resources for graduate students, as well as registration and academic advising for MFA and Post-Bac candidates
Bunting 371 410-225-5274 410-225-5275 fax Erin Jakowski, Assistant Dean ejakowski@mica.edu, 410-225-5273 Patrick Stewart, Coordinator & Graduate Academic Advisor pstewart@mica.edu, 410-225-5274
The Center for Art Education & The Hurwitz Study Center The Center for Art Education provides professional development graduate programs and institutes for artists, educators, and community arts professionals. The Hurwitz Study Center features a reading library for faculty and students to intermix, conference, work collaboratively, and study.
Fox 120 410-225-2297 410-225-2574 fax Karen Carroll, Acting Director Dean, Center for Art Education Florence Gaskins Harper Chair in Art Education kcarroll@mica.edu, 410-225-2297 Sarah Landon, Enrollment Counselor slandon@mica.edu, 410-225-2266 Katie Faulstich, Office Manager kfaulstich@mica.edu, 410-225-2297
Graduate Admission The Graduate Admission Office provides students, faculty, and staff with enrollment assistance, as well as answers questions pertaining to financial aid and the merit scholarship program.
Bunting 371 410-225-2256 Scott Kelly, Associate Dean skelly@mica.edu, 410-225-2532 Leah Cooper, Data Systems/Operations Assistant lcooper@mica.edu, 410-225-2246 Chris Harring, Admin Assistant charring@mica.edu, 410-225-2256
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Graduate Research Lab A resource for MICA graduate students interested in using technology in their artwork. The grad lab has computer, electronics, and print labs, a wide variety of video and audio equipment, and a staff of expert users. Students can conduct their own research in technology through workshops, one-on-one tutorials, and an online database of articles and information on various technologies and their use in art.
Studio Center, 5th floor Office: 410-230-2685 Checkout: 410-225-4214 Equip. Room & Print Lab: 410-230-9480
Graduate Shop Technician The Graduate Shop Technician offers a variety of demonstrations each semester including mold making, welding and metal fabrication techniques, basic hand- and power-tool usage, basic woodworking, making of canvas stretchers and frames, and the application of myriad stains and finishes. The Shop Technician can also consult with students individually on technical aspects of their thesis/ commencement installation.
Benjamin Kelley, Shop Technician bkelley@mica.edu
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Kelly Egan, Director kegan@mica.edu
Hours by Appointment
Lawrence Lee ’10 Mount Royal School of Art Beck (Detail) Tea, Ink, graphite and watercolor on paper
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Joshua Wade Smith ’10 Mount Royal School of Art Over & Up (Performance Detail 3) Digital print
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Graduate Program Assistants Art Education Kelly Schmal kschmal@mica.edu Assistant to Karen Carroll, Dean Jamie Bennati, MAT ’11 jbennati@gmail.com Community Arts MA & MFA TBD Graphic Design Krissi Xenaki kxenakis@mica.edu Hoffberger School of Painting Camilo Sanin csanin@mica.edu Virginia Wagner vwagner@mica.edu
Photographic and Electronic Media Nancy Daly ndaly@mica.edu Hexxor Levia hlevia@mica.edu Rinehart School of Sculpture Timothy Thompson tthompson@mica.edu Ginny Huo ginnyhuo@gmail.com Studio Arts Cyle Metzger cmetzger@mica.edu Teaching Lynn Brownie lbrownie@mica.edu
Mount Royal School of Art Katie Kehoe (tech) kkehoe@mica.edu Libby Barbee (communications) lbarbee@mica.edu Laura Hudson (physical plant) lhudson@mica.edu Sarah McNeil (blog and readings) smcneil@mica.edu
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Program Yearly Timeline FALL
WINTER
SPRING
MA
Art Education Community Arts Teaching Community Arts Graphic Design
MFA
Hoffberger School of Painting Mount Royal School of Art Photographic + Electronic Media Rinehart School of Sculpture Studio Art Post Baccalaureate
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MA ARTS EDUCATION
MA COMMUNIT Y ARTS
MA TE ACHING
MFA STUDIO ART
MFA COMMUNIT Y ARTS
Program Size
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28
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24
10
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GR APHIC DESIGN
HOFFBERGER SCHOOL OF PAINTING
MOUNT ROYAL SCHOOL OF ART
PHOTOGR APHIC + ELECTRONIC MEDIA
RINEHART
POST BAC
When Programs are on Campus SUMMER
Total Graduate Population = 221
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“You don’t need a warm-up period... you’ll have all the time you need, just not much more than that.” — Ryan Shelly, GD MFA, ’11
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Academic Calendar
Graduate Academic Calendar Fall 2010 August 19 Orientation Leader Training 23 Orientation (MFA, MAT and Post-Bac Programs) 24 New International Student Orientation (UG and Graduate) 25 Duckpin Hon! Graduate Community Bowling Night 26 Graduate Research Lab Open House 30 Fall Classes Begin September 6 Labor Day Last Day to Add Class 10 Graphic Design Fall Show Opening & Reception 15 Graduate Community Meeting 24 Hoffberger Fall Show Opening & Reception 27 Last Day to Drop a Class (no transcript record) October 8 Photography and Electronic Media Fall Show Reception, 5-7 p.m. 11 Last Day to Drop a Class (W on transcript) 15 Academic Warning Notices Due from Faculty 15–19 Fall Break 22 MAT Fall Show Opening & Reception November 1 Spring 2011 Schedule of courses published 5 Rinehart Fall Show Opening & Reception 10 Graduate Community Meeting 14 Open House—Graduate Admissions 19 Mount Royal Fall Show Opening & Reception 25–28 Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) December 8–11 MICA Art Market 11 Holiday Graduate Pie Party 13–17 Graduate Student Reviews, Final Crits, Juries 17 Fall Semester Ends Winter Commencement 20 Final Grades Due from Faculty 23–24 Christmas—College Closed
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Spring 2011 January 3 Tuition Payment Due 13–17 Summer MA in Art Education and MFAST Winter Session 17 Martin Luther King Holiday 18 Spring Semester Begins 24 Last Day to Add a Class 26 Graduate Community Meeting 28 Post-Baccalaureate Spring Exhibition Reception February 15 Last Day to Drop a Class (no transcript record) 18 MAT Spring Thesis Exhibition Reception March 1 Last Day to Drop a Class (W on transcript) 4 Academic Warning Notices Due from Faculty 9 Graduate Community Meeting 11–20 Spring Break 25 MFA I Thesis Exhibition Opening & Reception 28 Fall 2011 Schedule of Courses Published April 6 8 22
Graduate Director’s Retreat MFA Thesis II Exhibition Opening & Reception MFA Thesis III Exhibition Opening & Reception
May 9 6 12 13 14 16 30
Graduate student reviews, final critiques and juries Spring Semester Ends Final Grades Due from Faculty Graduate Community Picnic MICA Masters Art Sale Spring Commencement Memorial Day (College Closed)
June 15
Summer MA in Art Education and MFAST Programs begins
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Independence Day Holdiay (College Closed) Summer MA in Art Education and MFAST Programs Ends
Second Year MFA student move-out Friday after Artscape
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Graduate Exhibitions Calender Fall 2010 Classes Begin Monday, August 30th
Fall Break Begins 5 p.m. Oct 15–19
Graphic Design Installation Sept 7–8 Show dates Sept 9–19 Reception Fri, Sept 10, 5–7 p.m. De-install Sep 20
Rinehart School of Sculpture Installation Nov 2–3 Show dates Nov 4–14 Reception Fri, Nov 5, 5–7 p.m. De-install Nov 15
Hoffberger Installation Show dates Reception De-install
Mount Royal Installation Show dates Reception De-install
Sept 21–22 Sept 23–Oct 3 Fri, Sept 24, 5–7 p.m. Oct 4
Photography and Electronic Media Installation Oct 5–6 Show dates Oct 7–17 Reception Fri, Oct 8, 5–7 p.m. De-install Oct 18 MAT Installation Show dates Reception De-install
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Oct 19–20 Oct 21–31 Fri, Oct 22, 5–7 p.m. Nov 1
Nov 16–17 Nov 18–30 Fri, Nov 19, 5–7 p.m. Dec 1
Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) Thursday Nov 25–Friday Nov 26 Classes End December 17
Spring 2011 Classes Begin Tuesday, January 18
Spring Break Begins 6 p.m. March 11–20
Post-Bacc Installation Show dates Reception De-install
Jan 26–27 Jan 28–Feb 15 Fri, Jan 28, 5–7 p.m. Feb 16
MAT Installation Show dates Reception De-install
MFA I Installation Show dates Reception Gallery Talks De-install
March 21–24 March 25–April 3 Fri, March 25, 5–7 p.m. March 29, 3–5 p.m. March 30, 1-3 p.m. April 4–5
Feb 17 Feb 18–March 8 Fri, Feb 18, 5–7 p.m. March 9
MFA II Installation Show dates Reception Gallery Talks De-install
April 6–7 April 8–April 17 Fri, April 8, 5–7 p.m. April 12, 3–5 p.m. April 13, 1-3 p.m. April 18–19
Good Friday Friday, April 22 Easter Monday Monday, Apr 25 MFA III Installation: Show dates Reception Gallery Talks De-install
April 20–21 April 22–May 1 Fri, April 22, 5–7 p.m. April 26, 3–5 p.m. April 27, 1-3 p.m. May 2-3
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“Keep your ear to the ground and listen to everything that is coming. ” — Hector Levia, ’11, PEM
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Staying Informed
MICA Mail MICA provides email addresses for all degree seeking students and alumni. Current students have a mailbox limit of 200MB. Alumni mailboxes are limited to 5MB. Check your MICA mail. The Office of Graduate Studies and Center for Art Education send regular reminders and newsletters with pertinent graduate information on a continuing basis. Accessing Email Check MICA email on the web at http://mail.mica.edu. Web email is useful if you like to access MICA email from different places with more than one computer. Forwarding Mail If you have another preferred email account (i.e. gmail or yahoo), and would like to have your micamail forwarded to that account, you can set up a “Rule” within your account to forward all of your emails to this address. Mail forwarding can only be setup using Internet Explorer. If you do not have Internet Explorer on your computer, call or stop by the Help Desk (x2201) and we will help you setup account forwarding. To setup a forwarding rule for your MICA email please follow the steps below. 1. Login into your email account with Internet Explorer. 2. In the lower left hand corner, above the “Options” menu find the item called “Rules.” 3. Click this, and then click “New.” You can find this in the upper left hand corner. This will open the “Edit Rule” window. 4. Give your rule a name and indicate that you would like it applied to any message sent to your MICA address 5. Finally, indicate that you would like the messaged forwarded to a different email address, and click “Save and Close.” 6. All emails sent to your MICA address will now be forwarded. We suggest that you send a test email to make sure the forwarding was set up correctly. MICA Publications Juxtapositions A magazine featuring news, upcoming exhibitions, and special events on campus. Academic Bulletin Keep a copy of the MICA Academic Bulletin handy to negotiate academic and administrative policies. To receive a copy of the Academic Bulletin, contact the Office of Graduate Studies or the Center for Art Education. This information is also available at www.mica.edu. MICA Inside / Out (aka The Red Book) Contains campus phone numbers, hours of operation, guide to activities, restaurants, shopping, and more.
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Websites MICA Website www.mica.edu MICA’s website helps you keep in touch with what’s going on at MICA, including information on student life, articles about the College, and important College links. In addition, the site includes a variety of useful features, including: • A directory of faulty and staff through the “Search” option on every page, or at www. mica.edu/About_MICA/Administration_Faculty_Leadership.html. The search delivers name, title, department, campus location, and MICA email. • Current degree, program, and continuing studies course listings under “Programs of Study”, located in the upper navigation on every page. • A calendar of important dates, events, and exhibitions that features expanded content can be found at fyi.mica.edu. • Information about facilities, equipment, and resources available on campus can be found under “Academic Services and Libraries”, located in the upper navigation on every page. • Frequent updates as varied as campus diversity, research initiatives, exhibition opportunities, careers, housing, and alumni events are located as news items throughout the site. MyMICA home.mica.edu MyMICA is an online resource to access the portal, register for courses, take a look at grades, and request unofficial transcripts. The student MyMICA page can be directly found at www.mica.edu/students.html.
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“There are so many resources available for you to use – vinyl cutter, photo studio, Gocco printer, laser cutter, wood shop. Take advantage of these!” — Lauren Adams, GD MFA, ’11
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Registration & Degree Plan
Registration Graduate Advisors Office of Graduate Studies Patrick Stewart, Coordinator and Graduate Academic Advisor 410-225-5274 pstewart@mica.edu Center for Art Education Sarah Landon, Enrollment Counselor 410-225-2266 slandon@mica.edu Academic Bulletin Refer to MICA’s Academic Bulletin for complete degree requirements. The Bulletin is the best source for program information, as well as academic and administrative policies. To receive a copy of the Academic Bulletin, contact the Office of Graduate Studies or the Center for Art Education. This information is also available at www.mica.edu. Degree Plan Summary MFA The 60 credit MFA program is designed for two-years of full time study; 48 credits must be in studio coursework and 12 in liberal arts seminars. Studio Arts, MFA  Also a total of 60 credits, MFA, Studio Arts is spread over three years plus one summer, the program combines on-campus 6 week summer residencies with independent work during the academic year and a return to campus for the winter critique. Post-Bac The 30 credit program is generally completed in one academic year. The core of the program is the Post-Baccalaureate Critique and Seminar, with the remainder of the curriculum tailored, through counseling with the program director, to meet the specific needs of each individual student. MA (Teaching) The four-semester residency consists of 53-64 credits of graduate education and liberal arts courses, internships and student teaching, and independent studio work leading to a studio thesis. MA Community Arts The 39- credit program, spanning 14 months (two summers and one academic year), is grounded in the principles of social justice. Fieldwork and a yearlong full time residency in a community organization are complimented by classes on community arts theory and practice and independent studio work MA Art Education The MA in Art Education is a low-residency 33 credit program that invites art teachers to reconnect with their studio practice while simultaneously developing new teaching strategies and skills associated with conducted qualitative classroom research. The program consists of two 6 week summer residencies, online coursework during the academic year, and a winter seminar.
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Graduate Liberal Arts Seminars Graduate liberal arts seminars include work in contemporary criticism, aesthetics, cultural studies, gender studies, and professional development. A list of recommended Graduate liberal arts seminars is published each semester. Graduate students can take courses from the undergraduate schedule in art history, literature, and humanities and sciences (provided the course numbers are 300-level and above) for graduate credit. Normally, about one-fourth to onethird more work is required from graduate students than from undergraduates. Registering for an UG Class (300 level and above) MFA, MA and Post-Bac students cannot register for UG courses online. Graduate students must send an email to the course instructor and request permission to enroll. Once a student receives permission, forward the email to the Office of Graduate Studies. The Graduate Advisor will complete the Registration Permission form on the student’s behalf. The course will appear in your schedule within a few days. If a course is listed as full—graduate students can also use this process to overload a course. Send an email to the instructor asking for permission to overload the course. Forward the email, granting permission, to the Office of Graduate Studies. Keep in mind that not all instructors are willing to take students beyond the enrollment cap.
Undergraduate Enrollment Form
Enrollment Services Registration Permission *Registration Term & Year: ____________ Submission of this form does not guarantee placement in the class. Students should confirm by review of their schedules. *Name: ___________________________________________ *MICA ID#: ______________________________ MICA E-mail: ___________________________________ Phone # ____________________________________ Major: _________________________________ Minor/Concentration: __________________________________ Level (circle one):
Class ID#
Dept
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Junior
Post-Bac
Graduate
Non-Degree
Continuing Studies
Freshman
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Course #
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Instructor
As the class instructor/advisor/department chair, I give permission for Enrollment Services to perform only the following selected actions (Please Initial each selection):
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Grant permission for a permission-only course (includes ED courses) Overload this class section beyond current capacity Waive the pre-requisites for this course Waive class level restriction Waive a time conflict. (i.e. Two classes on the same day and time) Waive major/minor/concentration restriction
_________________________________________ Chair/ Instructor Signature Date YOU MUST ALSO INITIAL ABOVE
_____________________________________________ Enrollment Services Date
_________________________________________ Student Signature Date
Independent Study Contracts
Enrollment Services INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT Description and Requirements: The purpose of independent study is to permit students to pursue very specialized interests that have emerged while working with a particular instructor. Independent study should not be used to replace a regularly scheduled class. • Junior or Senior class standing with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Freshmen and Sophomores may not register for an Independent Study. • Independent Study Contracts normally earn 3 credits for which 135 hours must be completed during the semester. • Register for Independent Study classes during the scheduled registration and add periods. NAME: ________________________________________________ MICA ID #: _________________________ LEVEL (circle one):
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Post-Bac
Graduate
MAJOR: ___________________________ TERM & YEAR of independent study: ________________________ DEPARTMENT: ___________________________ 398 Independent Study
CREDITS: ______
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION: ______________________________ (requirement this course will fulfill) Course Description (To be determined collaboratively between the Supervising Faculty and Student. Description must include a detailed list of work to be performed, plus meeting times for review, discussion, and critique.)
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SIGNATURES: Student: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________ Supervising Faculty: (print) _____________________________________________ Date: ____________ Supervising Faculty: (signature) _________________________________________ Date: ____________ Supervising Department Chair: __________________________________________ Date: ____________ Submit this form to Enrollment Services , Bunting Center, 2nd fl. 12/08
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Professional & Continuing Studies MA and MFA students may take one credit-bearing course per semester in the continuing studies program during the regular academic year on a space available basis. Tuition is not charged as long as the student is enrolled in at least 12 credits in their degree program, and the additional credits in continuing studies will not cause the student to exceed 19.5 credits. Students may be subject to additional fees. All students, regardless of status, must pay for non-credit classes. Baltimore Student Exchange Program MICA students may expand their educational experiences by enrolling in the Baltimore Student exchange program with The Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Peabody Conservatory, University of Baltimore, UMBC, Towson University, Morgan State University, Baltimore Hebrew College, or Loyola College on a space-available basis. Courses not offered by MICA may be taken at these institutions. Full-time graduate students can take two graduate-level courses per academic year. Students are subject to the rules and regulations of the host college. The host college does not charge tuition, but students may be subject to course fees. Students who wish to take courses at any of these institutions must register through Enrollment Services. Independent Study Independent study provides intensive study in an area of special interest with appropriate College faculty. The same quality of work and time invested in traditional class settings is expected of students in independent study courses. Students are limited to two independent study courses per semester (6 credits). The complete contract must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services during registration or within the semester’s add period.
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Sarah Sachs ’09 Photographic and Electronic Media Peabody Mews Medium Digital photography, 2008
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“The Post-Bac program is an amazing opportunity to be pushed out of your comfort zone. when you give into the uncomfortable uncertainty amazing things can happen.” — Caitlin Carouge, Post-Bac, ’10
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Campus Resources
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Phone Numbers Student Services Admissions (Graduate) 410-225-2256 Alumni Office 410-225-2397 Campus Safety 410-225-2355 Career Development 410-225-2420 Continuing Studies 410-225-2219 Counseling 410-225-2367 Commencement 410-225-5274 Financial Aid 410-225-2285 Health Care Center (Mt. Royal Medical) 410-225-8855 International Affairs 410-225-2243 Diversity and Intercultural Development 443-552-1659 Parkhurst Dining Services 410-225-2577 Postal Services 410-225-2202 President’s Office 410-225-2237 Residence Life & Off-Campus Housing 410-225-2398 Shuttles 410-225-2340 (Day) 410-225-2245 (Evening) Student Accounts 410-225-2211 Student Activities 410-225-2284 Student Affairs 410-225-2422 Academic Departments and Services Academic Affairs 410-225-2289 Art Education 410-225-2297 Art History 410-225-2350 Ceramics 410-225-2251 Drawing 410-225-2260 Environmental Design 410-225-2240 Experimental Animation 410-225-2495 Fiber 410-225-2218 Foundation 410-225-2535 General Fine Arts (GFA) 410-225-2260 General Sculptural Studies 410-225-2492 Graduate Studies 410-225-5274 Graphic Design 410-225-2382 Illustration 410-669-3177 Interactive Media 410-235-5871 Language, Literature & Culture 410-225-2350 Learning Resource Center 410-225-2416 Liberal Arts 410-225-2230 Painting 410-225-2260 Photography 410-225-2400 Printmaking 410-225-2318 Sculpture 410-225-2492 Student Records 410-225-2234 Video 410-225-2429 Writing Studio 410-225-2418
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Natalie Andrews ’10 Rinehart School of Sculpture Going In Circles (Installation view) ply wood, threaded rod, washers, nuts, conduit pipe, cable wire
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Joshua Haycraft ’09 Mount Royal School of Art BHBITB (Installation) 2008
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Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development The Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development helps students and alumni succeed in their chosen career paths by offering a variety of programs, services, and resources including Career Counseling and weekly Professional Development workshops. The Career Development Library houses books, magazines, and directories detailing all kinds of art competitions including exhibitions/calls for entries, grant deadlines, and more for artists, designers, and creative professionals in a range of fields.
The Gateway, Suite 200M 410-225-2420
Student Accounts Student Accounts assist students in bill payment, placing flex-dollars on your MICA-ID and issue loan reimbursement checks to students with Financial Aid.
Bunting Center 240 410-225-2356 or 410-669-1030 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Post Office Postal and Print Services provide U.S. mail, UPS, Federal Express, DHL, and black and white and color copying services (up to 11" x 17"). The mailroom sells stamps and some shipping supplies and offers local, long-distance and international faxing and laminating. Postal and Print accepts cash, VISA, Master Card, Discover and the MICARD. Postal and Print Services can accept student packages for students living on or off campus. Upon receiving a package the office will send you a notice to your mica.edu account.
Bunting Center 120 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–3:30 pm, year round, except major holidays.
Graduate Mail Graduate students can have their packages sent to the Office of Graduate Studies / Center for Art Education
MFA & Post-Bac Students: Student Name c/o Graduate Studies 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217-4191
studentaccounts@mica.edu
Packages must be addressed to: Student Name c/o MICA Postal and Print Services 1401 W. Mount Royal Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217-4191.
MA, MFACA, MFAST Students: Student Name c/o Center for Art Education 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217-4191
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Graham Coriel-Allen ’10 Mount Royal School of Art NPS Kiosk
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The Writing Studio The Writing Studio is committed to the growth of compositional skills for all students enrolled at MICA. Writing Studio tutors assist students with written course, artist statements, cover letters, resumes, and grant applications. Tutors will also aid ESL students with their writing and with conversational English.
Bunting Center, 452 Mary Walsh, Manager mwalsh@mica.edu 410-225-2418
Decker Library The Decker Library provides a wide range of services and facilities for research and instruction. On the upper level is lounge seating and several tables where beverages are permitted. On the lower level are tables for study and lounge seating, including the Laptop Lounge. Ultimately your Thesis submissions will be cataloged on file by the library.
Bunting Center, 1st Floor 410-225-2715 410-225-2272 (Circulation) 410-225-2273 (Reference)
Media Resource Center MICA’s Media Resources Collection (MRC) provides access to image-based information supporting all MICA departments. Subjects include art and architecture from prehistoric times to the present, as well as materials supporting the liberal arts program. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to borrow materials for classroom and individual study.
Bunting Center, 1st Floor 410-225-2274
Office of Diversity & Intercultural Development The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Development creates a welcoming environment for all students, with a specific focus on the academic, social, and cultural needs of student concerns related to issues of culture, class, race, gender, sexuality, and similar issues. This office places special emphases on developing co-curricular initiatives and programs to enhance cultural understanding that complements the course offerings of the faculty and the experiences of other offices on campus.
Bunting Center 300 443-552-1659
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Marianne Laino Sade, Instruction Librarian msade@mica.edu
Clyde Johnson, Assistant Dean cjohnson@mica.edu
Benjamin Kelley ’10 Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship Recipient 2010 Rinehart School of Sculpture Universal Symbol of Achievement I. Human bone, resin 2010
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Parking Parking in the College lots requires a parking permit (available from Campus Safety). Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, but students who arrive early generally park without difficulty. Students must be in a campus building while parked on campus. With the exception of the Commons lot, overnight parking on campus is not permitted. MICA is not responsible for damage to vehicles kept on the lot or for the theft of valuables left in cars. Parking in Bolton Hill Parking on many streets in Bolton Hill is restricted to two-hour parking as posted. If you are a resident of Bolton Hill, you are eligible for a parking permit. You do not need to have Maryland license tags to obtain a permit. Parking regulations are strictly enforced in the area and violations carry fines from $12–60. For information about parking permits, contact Baltimore City’s Office of Parking Permits at 443-573-2800 or apply online at www.baltimoreprefparking.com. Non-resident parking Off-Campus students may obtain a MICA general parking permit for the Mount Royal Station Parking Lot and/or the Studio Center Lot for $60 per academic year. After 4:30 pm and on holidays and weekends, students with a general parking permit may also park in the Bunting Lots.
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Campus Safety 1212 Mount Royal Avenue 410-225-2355 24-Hour Emergency Dispatch Emergency Dispatch: 410-225-3333 Dispatch: Academic Buildings Brown Center: 410-225-2481 Bunting Center: 410-225-2377 Main Building: 410-225-2308 Mount Royal Station: 410-225-2242 Studio Center: 410-230-0620 MICA Alert MICA Alert allows the college to communicate very rapidly with students, faculty, and staff via brief cell-phone text messages when there is an immediate threat to life or safety on the MICA campus. Sign up when you do your online course registration or employee benefits renewal. You will be able to register up to two phone numbers to receive emergency messages. Students, faculty, and staff can sign up for MICA Alert on the portal, home.mica.edu. Rave Guardian MICA offers the Rave Guardian system free for all students, faculty and staff. Rave Guardian provides peace of mind and increased security by transforming any cell phone into a personal safety device. Before traveling from one place to another, such as walking home at night, a user can activate the Guardian timer on his/her cell phone. If the timer expires (or the user hits the panic button), campus safety is notified immediately. Evening Shuttle Service The MICA Evening Shuttle operates on a route between campus buildings every night. The Evening Shuttle also offers transportation from campus buildings to the off-campus homes of students who live within a limited range near the College. For Evening Shuttle pick-up, call 410-225-2245.
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Joe Galbreath ’09 Graphic Design GD/MFA Thesis Poster 09 Screenprint, 2009
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The MICARD The MICARD is a single card used for student identification, access to campus buildings, meal plans, and as a debit card for purchases on campus. You can establish a Flex Account to make purchases at the College Store, vending machines, Decker Library, the post office, print lab, or to purchase food at any campus dining location. How do I create a MICARD Flex Account? Contact Student Account Services, 410-225-2356, studentaccounts@mica.edu to deposit funds into the MICA Flex Dollars Account by check, credit card, money order, or cash. Balances will be carried forward from year to year, provided a student remains enrolled. Graduates in good financial standing will have any Flex Account balance automatically refunded within 90 days after graduation. How do I replace my MICARD if it is lost or damaged? If you lose your MICARD or find it no longer gives you access to appropriate buildings, contact Campus Safety, 410-225-2355.
Meal Plan Options Meal service at MICA is provided by Parkhurst Dining Services, including vegetarian and vegan options, fresh side dishes, soups and salads, and homemade desserts. Students can use their meal plan at the Meyerhoff House Dining facility, Java Corner in Bunting, Café Doris in the Fox Building, or at the Gateway Café. Five meal options are offered daily. Unused block meals will be forfeited at the end of each semester. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but are forfeited at the end of the academic year.
Parkhurst Dining Services 410-225-2577 Meal • Cost 200 Meal Plan • $1,470 / semester 14 meals/week (with $50 Dining Dollars) 150 Meal Plan • $1,245 / semester 10 meals/week (with $100 Dining Dollars) 100 Meal Plan • $995 / semester 7 meals/week (with $100 Dining Dollars) 75 Meal Plan • $760 / semester 5 meals/week (with $100 Dining Dollars)
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Art-Making Graduate Research Lab A resource for MICA graduate students interested in using technology in their artwork. The grad lab has computer, electronics and print labs, a wide variety of video and audio equipment and a staff of expert users. Students can conduct their own research in technology through workshops, one-on-one tutorials, and an online database of articles and information on various technologies and their use in art.
Studio Center, 5th Floor
Art Tech Center Provides wide-format, pigment-based archival quality printing services on a number of state-of-the-art printers. In addition, there are laser cutters, a 3D printer, a computer-controlled film and stencil cutter as well as an ultra-wide format textile printer. The Help desk, for computer and technical assistance, is also located at the Art Tech Center.
1208 Mt. Royal Ave
Photography A professional work space, with wellequipped black and white and color darkrooms, a studio with professional lighting systems, and a digital photo lab.
Main Building, Ground Floor
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Kelly Egan, Director kegan@mica.edu Office: 410-230-2685 Checkout: 410-225-4214 Equip. Room & Print Lab: 410-230-9480
John Rhodes, Director of Technical Services jrhodes@mica.edu Office: 410-225-2201
Jonathan Trundle, Manager jtrundle@mica.edu 410-225-2400
Printmaking The only university-based shop where students are the printers, not assistants. As a teaching press, established artists work side by side with MICA students to develop and produce original work. Facilities include studios for intaglio/ relief, lithography, screen-printing, and letterpress/book arts. Printmaking facilities also include a screen exposure room and a plate exposure room. The inventory is complete with numerous etching and litho presses able to print large plates and stones, vacuum tables for screen printing, a library of more than 90 litho stones, and supplies and solvents for all print media.
Dolphin Building, Dolphin Press (Office 2nd Floor)
Woodshop * Table saws, drill presses, sanders, band saws, and planers… just about any woodworking tool can be found in MICA’s Wood shop. You must check in with the Shop Tech on duty before using any power tools.
Fox Building, 012 (basement) 410-225-2537
Metal Shop & Sculpture Studio * Metal working tools, welding, forging, stone, wood and concrete.
Station Building 410-225-2275
*Individuals wishing to use the Sculpture Studio or the Woodshop must complete certification training with the Graduate shop technician, Ben Kelley, bkelley@ mica.edu.
Kyle Van Horn, Administrative Assistant and Shop Technician kvanhorn@mica.edu 410-225-2318
Ryan Hoover, Shop Manager rhoover@mica.edu
Ben Lock, Studio Technician block@mica.edu
Spray Booth
Studio Center, 3rd Floor
MICA Store Provides all supplies and texts required for MICA courses. The Store has an excellent selection of art supplies, periodicals, books, and MICA merchandise sold at a substantial discount.
1200 Mount Royal Ave. 410-225-2276 Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (during the Academic Year)
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Center for Design Practice MICA’s Center for Design Practice (CDP) is a multi-disciplinary studio dedicated to preparing the next generation of design leaders. The center brings students together with educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and free thinkers who are committed to education, collaboration, and pursuing ideas with solutions not yet defined. The CDP’s goal is to engage students in the process of problem solving, ultimately using the power of design to make a positive impact on society.
1210 Mount Royal Avenue 410-225-2382
Center for Design Thinking The goal of MICA’s Center for Design Thinking is to develop and publish original research on graphic design while providing opportunities for MICA faculty and students to create and publicly disseminate their visual and written work. The Center uses profits from its commercial publishing projects to fund special research and to provide grants to graduate students to assist with design and production.
Brown Center 410-225-2382
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Michael Weikert, Director mweikert@mica.edu
Ellen Lupton, Director elupton@mica.edu
Jeni Mattingly ’10 Mount Royal School of Art Traveling Fly Bramble Concrete, wood, m-wrap, 2009
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Health & Wellness All students attending MICA will automatically be enrolled in and billed for the College’s accident and health plan. The plan provides coverage from August to August for students who have enrolled for the fall semester. Students with comparable private coverage may waive participation in the MICA sponsored plan by providing proof of comparable coverage. MICA Student Health Services Office @ Mt. Royal Medical Associates Health services are offered through Mount Royal Medical Associates. MICA students are seen in a separate health suite staffed by a nurse practitioner, a medical assistant, and Dr. Kathy Mathey, who has had a relationship with the MICA student population for many years. Special problems that require more extensive evaluations will be referred to Maryland General Hospital. Office visits at Mt. Royal incur no cost to you, however students will be billed for laboratory tests and medication. Hulse / QM MICA contracts with the Healthcare Advocates at Hulse / QM® to provide guidance and assistance for students. Our healthcare advocate, is pleased to answer questions about medical benefits, covered services, prescription benefits, and the relationship between MICA and Mount Royal Medical Associates. She is also your advocate should you have a dispute about unpaid claims.
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1501 Mount Royal Avenue (next to Bunting Center) Office: 410-225-7325 Hours By Appointment Monday–Thursday 8 a.m–1 p.m. 2 a.m–5 p.m. Friday 8a.m.–1 p.m
Carmen Terry, Healthcare Advocate 1-800-287-0285 cterry@HulseQM.com
Counseling Center MICA’s Counseling Center offers individual, group, family and couples counseling, stress reduction through meditation, guided imagery, exercise and nutrition. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced and are able to work with students who are suffering from adjustment disorders, clinical depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bi-polar disorder, drug and alcohol problems as well as dealing with all types of crisis intervention such as sexual assault, suicide, bereavement and accidents. We also have a list of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers in private practice in the Baltimore community if a student would like to be referred off-campus or requires more in-depth counseling than we are able to provide.
Bunting Center, Suite 252 410-225-2367 410-225-2394
Fitness Center and Studio The Fitness Center and Studio provides treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, free weights, and more. A studio where yoga, aerobics, dance, and other fitness-related classes are offered, all on the lower level of Meyerhoff House.
Meyerhoff House
University of Baltimore (UB) Recreation Center MICA students can join the UB Recreation center for a reduced cost of $90 per semester. The UB gym has variety of equipment and classes. For more information, visit www.ubalt.edu
1420 North Charles Street (5–10 minute walk from MICA)
Monday–Friday, by appointment
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Amita Bhatt ’09 Hoffberger School of Painting Desire. Desire. Oil on Canvas, 2009
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Jong Sun (Jay) Lee ’09 Rinehart School of Sculpture Untitled Balls of women’s hair, Digital print, 2009
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“For goodness sake, don’t shop at Eddie’s! There’s a Safeway 5 blocks away & everything is ²⁄³ the cost! Also, don’t even bother trying to pay for anything on campus without a flex account. Grrr...” — Sarah Jacobs, Hoffberger, ’10
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Graduate On-Campus Employment MICA offers a wide variety of on-campus internship and employment opportunities. Most positions receive a stipend per semester per internships/employment. Graduate Research Lab Assistants Kelly Egan, Coordinator, Graduate Research Lab kegan@mica.edu Sound Expert Assists students with the production of high quality sound. They should have a strong understanding of the use of sound equipment; sound editing software and the ability to impart this information to students. Video Expert Assists students with the production of high quality video. They should have a strong understanding of the use of video equipment, video editing software and the ability to impart this information to students. Printing Technician is expected to have an understanding of color theory and management, an intermediate to expert level understanding of Photoshop and most importantly show an attention to detail and an ability to help students problem solve issues with their prints and digital files. Checkout/Equipment Technicians Assist graduate students in checking out the labs video, audio and multimedia equipment. The technicians have regular hours during each week of the semester when they are available to checkout equipment. Technicians should also be able to instruct students in basic use of the equipment and suggest alternate equipment if necessary or preferable. Graduate Program Assistants Patrick Stewart, Coordinator, Graduate Studies pstewart@mica.edu 410-225-5274 A Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) supports their Director in the daily operation of the program and assures an open line of communication between students and the Graduate Studies Office/Center for Art Education. Duties vary by program, but most GPAs serve as Orientation Leaders, coordinate logistics for visiting artists and critics, schedule program business and work with Operations and Facilities to maintain the functionality of their spaces.
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Kristin Kest ’11 Studio Arts, MFA Mighty Mighty Oil on canvas, 2008
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Neil C. Jones ’10 Photographic and Electronic Media TRADOC Regulation 350-6 (Welcome to the Army) Welcome to the Army 14 Archival Pigment Print
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Writing Studio Tutors Mary Walsh-Reynolds, Manager mwalsh@mica.edu 410-225-2418 Writing Studio Tutors assist MICA graduate and undergraduate students with writing tasks, including research papers and artist statements. They also work closely with ESL students on conversational English as it applies to their coursework. Studio Monitor (Health & Safety Appointee) Denelle Bowser, Environmental Health & Safety Manager dbowser@mica.edu A Studio Monitor works with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to identify health and safety hazards and monitor MICA guidelines in the independent studio spaces. Required training for this position includes: Handbook orientation, Campus Familiarity tour and Anti-Harassment. Requirements: The studio monitor will at times be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Studio Monitors must be available to work at least 10 hours per week. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is highly recommended. Community Arts Partnerships Bunting Center, Room 200 cap@mica.edu 410-225-2437 The Community Arts Partnerships (CAP) program offers expanded professional development opportunities to undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students with interests in community service through the fine and applied arts. Participating MICA students are able to experience the dynamics of communities in, for example, an elementary school, a neighborhood art center, a homeless shelter, or an art collective, while sharing their artistic talents. CAP participants earn course credits or a small financial stipend (if funds are available).
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Graduate Teaching Interships Teaching Internships Contact: Stacey McKenna, GTI Instructor & Coordinator gradintern@mica.edu MICA’s Graduate Internship Program provides MFA candidates the opportunity to take on technical and pedagogical roles within our institution. While internships greatly enrich a students’ graduate school experience and better prepare them for postgraduate professional life, MICA also awards stipends to interns ($725 per semester per internship) in recognition of the knowledge, skill, and time they contribute. Graduate Teaching Intern (GTI) Graduate Teaching Interns team-teach an undergraduate course under the supervision of a faculty member. All graduate students are eligible to intern in any course for which they are not also enrolled as a student. Graduate Teaching Interns are expected to be present for every class meeting, and to collaborate with the mentoring instructor, working an average of six hours per week. • First year graduate students must intern in a 100-level or Foundation course for both fall and spring semesters of their first year. • Due to the responsibilities and time commitment required of interns, it is recommended that graduate students undertake no more than two internships per semester. • It is highly recommended that GTIs take the course, Philosophy and Pedagogy of Post-secondary Visual Arts Education. (For graduate students wishing to earn the Certificate in the College Teaching of Art (see next page), this course is required.) Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Conducts research under faculty guidance for projects that have been pre-approved by the Provost, such as new course development, new program development, advanced digital technology laboratory, new project research, and media services. Graduate Technical Assistant (GTA) Technical advisors in select undergraduate courses that require specialized knowledge and/or require hazardous tools and materials. These graduate students do not plan or implement instruction of any kind, nor do they lead lectures or critiques.
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The Certificate in College Teaching of Art The Certificate in the College Teaching of Art recognizes MFA graduates who are familiar with the range of theories and practices pertaining to the education of artists, prepared to teach and lead in any post-secondary institution, reflective about their own studio practice and creative processes and, ultimately, are more sensitive and humane citizens able to create transformative educational experiences for their future students of studio art. The Certificate in the College Teaching of Art has 3 requirements: 1. Successful completion of 3 Graduate Teaching Internships (GTI). 2. Successful completion of the course Philosophy & Pedagogy of Post-secondary Visual Arts Education (see below), a 3-credit graduate critical studies seminar. 3. Written recommendations from two of the graduate student’s GTI mentoring faculty. If all of the above requirements are met, graduate students will earn the Certificate in the College Teaching of Art. A notation representing successful completion of the Certificate will appear on students’ official transcripts and in the graduation ceremony program. Philosophy & Pedagogy of Post-secondary Visual Arts Education This seminar course is designed to provide graduate students who wish to become teachers and leaders in the field of post-secondary visual arts education a better understanding of the open questions that exist within contemporary studio art education. Students will conduct action research, converse with guest faculty, read influential philosophical texts, and create a professional teaching portfolio. These explorations will provide a background for students to reflect on—and look critically at—their own experiences as practicing artists, students of studio art, and teaching interns in undergraduate courses.
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GTI Processes GTI Placement Process In the last two weeks of the semester: 1. The GTI Coordinator will send a complete listing of Internship opportunities to graduate students via email 2. Students review the list and contact faculty directly to ask for an interview 3. Once an agreement is reached between the faculty and student—the student should contact the GTI Coordinator for a Student Action Form. This form will confirm placement approval and will be forwarded to Human Resources and Payroll for payment in the system First 2 weeks of the semester: 1. Graduate students continue to contact faculty for interviews as needed 2. Graduate students fill out Action Forms as needed 21st day of the semester (end of the third week): 1. All Action Forms are due 2. No students submitting Action Forms after the third week will be hired. Volunteers are accepted. GTI Assessment Process 1. Students complete a confidential Graduate Feedback Form, assessing their experience with a faculty member 2. Faculty members complete a confidential Faculty Feedback Form, assessing their experience with the student 3. The Coordinator maintains an ongoing database of all GTI placements and works with the Dean of Academic Services to assess the data and make recommendations for adjustments and improvements to the program
Student Action Form Professional Development Student Action Form MICA Graduate Internship Program This form may be completed only after a faculty member has asked you to work with them. If you will be engaging in more than one opportunity, you must complete a separate form for each. These forms must be processed before you can be paid. Return completed form(s) to Stacey McKenna, Coordinator, Graduate Internship Program, office Fox 110 or faculty mailbox in the Center for Art Education, Fox 120.
Student Information Your name: _________________________________________ Student ID#: ________________________________________ I am a (check all that apply): _____1st year _____2nd year _____GD MFA _____GP&EM
_____Hoffberger _____Mount Royal _____Rinehart _____MACA
_____MFAST _____ MAT _____ Undergraduate Senior
I completed the Philosophy & Pedagogy of Post-secondary Art Education course in (check one): _____Fall 2007 (CTA) _____Spring 2008 (CTA)
_____Fall 2008 (P&P) _____Spring 2009 (P&P)
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Student Home Address Your paycheck will be mailed to this address. (To be paid you must have I-9 employment forms on file in Human Resources. For direct deposit you must submit your banking information directly to Human Resources.)
Street: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: _______
Zip code: _____________
Phone number: (___)__________________Current email address_______________________________
Professional Development Opportunity Information Indicate for what type of position you are applying (check one): _____GTI
(Graduate Teaching Internship)
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_____GTA
(Graduate Technical Assistantship)
_____UCA(Undergraduate Course Assistantship)
(Graduate Research Assistantship)
Title of course (or project): _________________________ Department: __________________________ Class meeting day: _____________ time: _____________
Average hours per week: 6
(Note: the time commitment may be no more than an average of 6 hours per week for 15 weeks.)
Name of mentoring faculty member: _________________________________________ Mentoring faculty member current email address: _________________________________________ ***********************************Do not write below this line.****************************** Effective date: ______________ Compensation $___________ per semester
Account: 310201-110-12001
GIP Coordinator Approval: __________________________________________ Date: __________________ To Be Completed By Human Resources JOBCODE: PAYGROUP:
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GTI Possible Progression in a Classroom Instructors may adapt this template to their particular teaching style, course content, and schedule. 1st quarter For the first two weeks of the semester, interns should observe all parts of the class process—including setup, lectures, technical demonstrations, individual student conferences, critiques, and grading assessments; for the second two weeks, interns could begin to participate and assist in most parts of the class process, perhaps with the exception of grading. 2nd quarter • Interns could prepare and present a slide lecture, technical demonstration, or similar—for which the mentoring teacher may mandate the parameters. • Interns could lead a group critique and/or several individual critiques. • Interns could participate in grading/assessment process with mentoring teacher. 3rd quarter Interns should plan, prepare, and teach an entire lesson—which may include some of the following: • slide lecture/artist exemplars • demonstration • relevant readings/handouts • classroom lesson/activity • homework assignment • critique of student work produced for the lesson • grading/assessment of student work produced for the lesson 4th quarter Interns should recede into the background, thereby allowing the mentoring teacher to reestablish him—or herself in the principle position in the classroom, but the intern could participate (collaboratively, with mentoring teacher) in all aspects of final evaluation of students’ work from the semester—including: • individual or group critiques • assigning of final grades Interns are expected to attend all classes, with the understanding that commitments to the intern’s graduate program have priority over internship responsibilities. Interns are expected to be punctual and to stay until class ends. All other responsibilities concerning the internship are to be discussed and agreed upon by mentor and intern at the outset of the internship.
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“Don’t forget to spend time outside, getting to know Baltimore and read local newspapers.” — Katie Kehoe, Mount Royal, ’11
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Nurturing Your Development MFA Visiting Artist Lecture Series A schedule of visiting artists invited to MFA, MA and Post-Bac programs is published each semester. Lectures are open to the full graduate community. Seating for guests outside the host program may be limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Monday @ Noon Lecture Series MICA brings regional, national, and international artists to the College each year to discuss their work, life, and career experiences. Free and open to the public, these lectures offer a rare opportunity to learn about the creative process from preeminent contemporary artists. The lectures take place in Falvey Hall, Brown Center. Grad Lab Workshops Offered Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. workshops provide learning and teaching opportunities for students on art and technology subjects including sound recording and editing, video production, photographic lighting, color management, interaction design, 3D modeling and technology for exhibitions. Graduate Student Space Gallery Students selected for this program mount professional solo exhibitions on the large wall outside of the BBOX on the first floor of the Gateway building. MFA, MA and Post-Bac students who wish to be considered need to complete an application and submit images for the student jury to review. Professional Development Workshops The Joseph Meyerhoff Career Development Center offers weekly workshops on professional development topics. Their staff can introduce you to the grant seeking process, identify resources for your individual goals, and assist you with research and writing applications. Metal/Wood Workshops & Demonstrations The Graduate Shop Technician offers a variety of demonstrations each semester including mold making, welding and metal fabrication techniques, basic hand- and power-tool usage, basic woodworking, making of canvas stretchers and frames, and the application of myriad stains and finishes. The Shop Technician can also consult with students individually on technical aspects of their thesis/commencement installation. Gallery Talks During the MFA Thesis exhibitions in the Spring, each exhibiting student speaks about their work and answers questions from the public. Gallery Talks are moderated by returning alumni. Gallery Talks are held from 3-5pm on Tuesday, and 1-3pm on the Wednesday following the Opening Reception. Leadership Reception In the Spring, Graduate and Undergraduate students are nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students to attend an evening of recognition and celebration for their accomplishments throughout the year. All nominees receive certificates, a copy of their nomination letter, and waear honor cards at Spring Commencement. Two graduate students receive special recoginition awards, The Sidney Lake Award and the Alumni Award for Student Leadership. All nominated students wear honor cords at the Spring Commencement. Walters Traveling Fellowship Lecture and Reception The Graduate Studies Office hosts an annual reception in honor of MICA’s oldest award for graduating MFA students, the Henry Walters Traveling Fellowship. Past alum recipients are invited back to campus to talk about their travel experiences. Current students have the opportunity to meet members of the Municipal Arts Society, talk with past awardees, learn more about this historic fellowship, and find inspiration to apply for the fellowship in the Spring.
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Virginia Sasser ’10 Graphic Design Verse Patterns Iambic Pentameter: Digital
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Building Community Graduate Community Meetings Informal, Information Sessions—with free Pizza. Community Meetings explore graduate academic and student life issues such as registration, safety, health, thesis exhibition, grants and residences, schedules and important deadlines. These meetings are also an excellent opportunity to meet with the managers of campus resources and ask questions. Graduate Student Union (GSU) The GSU is a graduate student governance body that keeps the Graduate Office informed of student concerns and works with students and staff to find resolutions. Town Hall Meetings Students, Have Your Voice Heard!—Held once a semester, Town Hall meetings provide important face-time between the graduate community and MICA’s senior administration including the President, Provost and VPs of MICA’s major services. TownHall meetings are Q&A forums moderated by the GSU. Chat-n-Chow Student-run critiques that bring together artists and designers to critique each other’s work in a friendly, laid-back and relaxed environment. (Cue, the food.) Critiques will begin with a handful of volunteers who will show their work for feedback (Chat) while enjoying some good food (Chow). Any graduate student is encouraged to attend. The best is to be expected; after all, we made it this far, so let’s show one another what we do and why we love it. Graduate Picnic Fresh steamed shrimp and bushels of steamed crabs prepared in the famous Baltimore tradition. Held the Friday of Commencement week, a great opportunity to celebrate another successful year with graduate alums, friends, directors and staff. Graduate Holiday Party and Pie Contest End of the Fall semester, holiday bash with live music, food and drink, some great prizes and more. Think you have the best recipe for a sweet or savory pie? Judges award ribbons to programs as well as individuals so don’t hold back. Pie Contest Standings: 2010 Overall Program Winner: Rinehart School of Sculpture MICA Masters Art Sale Held the Saturday of Commencement week, the benefit art sale offers the public a chance to browse and buy affordable works of art from MFA, MA and Post-Bac students. Weekend Trips Student Activities offers many weekend trips to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. throughout the year. You can purchase tickets for $30 at the College Store, which are available 10 business days before each trip. Tickets are nonrefundable, but may be resold to members of the MICA community.
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Supisa Wattanasansanee ’10 Graphic Design 365 Starry Nights II Digital
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Yea Jin Song ’10 Hoffberger School of Painting Requiem on Saturday III (Detail) Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
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Getting Around Baltimore MICA Evening Shuttles The MICA Shuttle System transports students around campus and throughout Baltimore, starting at 5 p.m. seven days a week. The Bolton Hill Shuttle route runs between campus buildings and to off-campus student residences in the neighborhood. Another shuttle runs between campus, Mount Vernon, and Charles Village. A map of the shuttle routes is available on page XX and at all building security desks. To request an Evening Shuttle pick-up or a walking escort, call 410-225-2245. Shopping Shuttles MICA provides two convenient shopping shuttles for students. All shopping shuttles depart from the Commons. Wednesdays 6–9:30 pm: Tower Square Mall (Super Fresh, Payless, Blockbuster, Dunkin’ Donuts) and the Rotunda (Giant, Radio Shack, Rite Aid) Saturdays 10 am–3:30 pm: Tower Square Mall (Super Fresh, Payless, Blockbuster, Dunkin’ Donuts), Rotunda (Giant, Radio Shack, Rite Aid), Waverly Farmer’s Market (seasonal), Loch Raven Plaza (Jo-Ann Fabrics), and Perring Plaza (Home Depot) Collegetown Shuttle The shuttle has stops at MICA near the Commons and the Brown Center, seven days a week. It runs between five local colleges and also makes stops at Towsontown Mall and the shops at Belvedere Square on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday. Students use it to catch a movie at the mall, shop, or go to an activity at another college in Baltimore. Participating colleges include MICA, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola College, College of Notre Dame, and Goucher College. All times are approximate and may be affected by traffic and weather conditions. In case of serious inclement weather, contact your campus security office. For any questions call 410-337-6494. If you have special needs beyond what is offered on the schedule, please call 410-337-6166 and give 48 hours notice.
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“1. Get to work. Now. Work is fun. 2. Shake hands with as many nice people as you can and remember their names. 3. Freaking out occasionally is normal, but keep it to a minimum.” — Seth Crawford, Rinehart, ’09
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Grants, Awards, and Fellowships
Graduate Competitive Awards and Scholarships (Internal) Fall Semester Art Chicago (Nomination by Program Director) http://www.artchicago.com/ MFA program directors nominate one student from each program for consideration. Art Chicago will select up to two students from all nominees to attend the event, and will provide $400 for shipping artwork. The Office of Graduate Studies provides student’s airfare and hotel for the opening gala and Friday exhibition. Spring Semester The Dadelus Foundation MFA of Fine Arts Fellowships (Juried Studio Visit) For 1st year MFA or 3rd summer MFAST candidates (painters/sculptors) Fellowships are awarded to an MFA student entering their final year of study in Fall 2011, and will carry a stipend of $20,000. MICA nominates up to two students. MICA’s nominees will be contacted by the Foundation with online submission guidelines. Joan Mitchell MFA Grant Program (Juried Studio Visit) For graduating MFA candidates (painters/sculptors) Jurors will tour studios of MFA students working as painters and sculptors and select up to two nominees. MICA nominees submit an online application to the Foundation and will have approximately six weeks to prepare their materials. Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship (Juried Studio Visit) (painting, sculpture, film, mixed media or performance art) The fellowship is named for Toby Devan Lewis, a philanthropist, art collector, author, and curator who served as curator for the Progressive Corporation’s art collection, one of the top contemporary art collections in the country. Created in 2007, the fellowship supports an emerging artist from one of MICA’s MFA programs and carries a $10,000 cash award. The mission of the Toby Fund is to support programs and people with ideas and abilities to foster creativity and encourage new approaches to arts, education, environment, civic, health, and social services.
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Henry Walters Traveling Fellowship (Application & Juried Studio Visit) The Henry Walters Traveling Fellowship, funded by the Municipal Art Society, is one of the oldest awards at MICA and is given to a graduating MFA student each spring. The fellowship carries a $10,000 award to be used for travel outside of the recipient’s native country. The society recognizes that direct contact with the cultural riches of other lands, and the deepening experience of travel itself are important experiences for any artist at the threshold of his or her career. MICA Graduate Fellowship Studio at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower (Application & Closed Jury) http://www.bromoseltzertower.com The Brown Studio, located at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, is awarded for one year to a graduating MFA student. Tenants in the historic building, an icon on the Baltimore skyline, must be practicing artists in a recognized visual or literary medium. Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown Residency (Juried Studio Visit) http://www.fawc.org MICA partners with the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown to offer a summer residency scholarship to a graduating MFA student.
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Artist Programs and Residencies for MFA and Post-Bac (External) Anderson Center (MN) Art Farm (NE) Arctic Circle, Residency Unlimited Art Students League of New York Artcroft Farm (KY)
andersoncenter.org/residency_program artfarmnebraska.org/residency thearcticcircle.org theartstudentsleague.org/residencies artcroft.org/index
Atlanta Center for the Arts (GA)
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Atlantic Center for the Arts and Joan Mitchell Foundation
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Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (NE) Bernheim Arboretum (KY) Carving Studio Sculpture (VT) Chinati Foundation (TX) Contemporary Artists Center (NY) The Core Program (TX) Cornocopia Art Center (MN) Cub Creek Foundation (VA)
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Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts (DE)
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Djerassi Resident Artists Program
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Exploratorium Museum (CA) Fine Arts Work Center (MA) Fog Island Arts Corporation (Canada)
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Hambidge Center (GA)
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Headlands Center for the Arts (CA)
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Helene Wurlitzer Foundation (NM)
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I-Park Residencies (CT)
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Jentel Foundation (WY )
jentelarts.org
Joshua Tree Highlands Houses (CA) Kala Art Institute ( CA) Kalani Oceanside Retreat (HI) Kimel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts (NE) Kohler Company & NEA (WI) Leighton Artists Colony at The Banff Centre
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LUX Art Institute
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MacDowell Colony (NH)
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Maryland Hall (MD)
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Mattress Factory Museum (PA)
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McColl Center for Visual Art (NC)
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Millay Colony for the Arts (NY )
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National Park Service Artist Residencies
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National Science Foundation
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Antarctic Artists & Writers Program Ox-Bow Workshop (MI)
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Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (OR)
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Ragdale Foundation (IL)
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Red Lodge Clay Center (MT)
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Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts
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Santa Fe Art Institute (NM) Sculpture Space (Utica, NY)
sfai.org sculpturespace.org/residency-program
Soaring Gardens Retreat (PA)
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Spiro Arts (UT)
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SOMA Summer
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Summer Academy Traunkirchen Creative Magnet for Art Enthusiasts
sommerakademie-traunkirchen.com
Stone Hill Quarry Arts Park (NY)
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Stone House (CA)
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Vermont Studio Center (VT)
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Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VA)
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Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation (VA)
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VCUarts Fountainhead Arts Fellowships
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For new MFA Graduates in Painting/Printmaking and Sculpture Western Carolina University & Asheville Museum (NC) Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild (NY) Yaddo Corporation (NY) Yosemite Renaissance, Inc (CA)
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“Relax, be open to experimentation and have fun.” — Graham Coreil-Allen, Mount Royal, ’10
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Exhibitions Directory Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Office: Fox 011 410-225-2280 Gerald Ross, Director of Exhibitions gross@mica.edu Andrea Dixon, Assistant Director of Exhibitions 410-225-2249 adixon@mica.edu Carla Brown,Office Manager 410-225-2259 cbrown@mica.edu Lou Joseph, Senior Preparator 410-225-2428 ljoseph@mica.edu Andrew Liang,Preparator 410-225-2524 tliang@mica.edu Trina Lee, Administrative Assistant 410-225-2280 tlee02@mica.edu
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Exhibition Spaces The following galleries are under the direct supervision and scheduling of the Exhibitions Department and are maintained under the policies in this handbook: Fox Building Decker 1st floor Meyerhoff 1st floor front Fox 2: 2nd floor Fox 3: MFA Thesis Gallery – 3rd floor Brown Center Rosenberg 2nd floor Brown 3rd floor Brown 4th floor Bunting Center Pinkard 1st floor Main Building Main 0 Gallery Lower level Mt. Royal Station Middendorf The Exhibitions Department does not schedule the following gallery spaces on MICA’s campus, yet all rules and regulations found in this handbook apply to these spaces as well: Gateway Graduate Student Space Gallery 1st floor The Exhibition Department does not schedule public spaces on campus. Performance, Installation, and Sound Artwork that is designed to be outside of studios, classrooms, galleries or exhibition areas are considered to be in public spaces on the MICA campus. These will require prior written authorization from the MICA Office of Events. For more information about these student run and organized galleries, please contact Student Activities at: 410-225-2284. Please visit the Exhibitions Department located in the lower level of the Fox Building, room F011, to discuss your individual needs with our staff and to pick up any forms that you may be required to fill out for your exhibition. Our forms are also available on the Exhibitions page on the MICA Web site.
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Exhibition Deadlines • Pedestal Request required 2 weeks before Exhibition. Pedestals are not stored on campus, so it is imperative that the Exhibitions Department receives requests 2 weeks in advance to arrange pick-up. • Technology Request required 2 weeks before Exhibition • LCD and Plasma Requests required 3 weeks before Exhibition Brown Center Proposals should be submitted to the Exhibitions office as far in advance as possible and no later than 3 weeks before you installation or event. Once received by the Exhibitions Department, the proposal will be reviewed for approval by the Director of Exhibitions and the Director of Events.
General Installation Guidelines All artists that are installing and de-installing in any of the galleries on MICA’s campus should read this guide and follow instructions. You will be held accountable for all the information within. The artist is solely responsible for installation of their own artworks. If there are special installation needs, the artist should consult with the Exhibitions Staff —in advance. All work must be installed safely and correctly: • Nothing is allowed to be hung from pipes or electrical equipment, including lighting track. • If objects must be hung from the ceiling, make sure it is hung securely and safely. OSHA regulations specify that a five-foot distance from all sprinkler systems is required when hanging from the ceiling. No “false” ceilings can be created in any of the galleries. • All artists are responsible for consulting the Exhibitions Department, Facilities Maintenance and Campus Safety, and Office of Events regarding any installation that may exceed the “general” parameters of a normal installation. • All art work must be installed safely on the walls. Hooks and other hanging implements may be available for individual needs from the Exhibitions Department. Please consult—ahead of time—with the exhibitions staff, for any needs you may have. • 2-dimensional work may be hung any way the artist may require for their own specific installation. However, the Exhibitions Department, as a general rule, uses a midpoint line (or “sight line”) of 58". It is a good idea to keep a consistent mid-point line throughout an exhibition. • Any building of temporary walls must gain approval of the Director of Exhibitions. Wall building is generally not allowed. Any special needs by individual exhibiting artists must be approved by the Department and must strictly align with all federal and local building and safety codes. Please see under “Gallery Maintenance” for more policies on gallery walls. • Food, living organic material, animal or human blood or tissue, and soil are prohibited from use for installation in any of the MICA gallery spaces. Any odorous materials such as perfumes, incense, or other material that may affect viewers or other artists’ installations is prohibited. PLEASE NOTE: The Exhibitions Department does not take responsibility for art work that is left in spaces after an exhibit is de-installed. Work that is left in Exhibitions storage areas will be removed. It is the Exhibitions Department’s policy not to destroy artwork. The Exhibitions Department, while adhering to that rule, does not take responsibility for artists leaving artwork in the department’s care for objectionably long time periods—generally 1 week.
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Seth Crawford ’09 Rinehardt School of Sculpture Kepler Beach balls and paint
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Gallery Maintenance Lighting All lighting is done by the Exhibitions Department staff. Please do not attempt to adjust the lighting yourself. If you have special lighting needs, please consult with an Exhibitions Preparator well ahead of installation time. We will make every attempt to light your exhibition in the most professional and timely manner possible. There are exceptions to this; The Exhibitions Department does not take care of lighting needs in the Meyerhoff House spaces, or for any exhibits in the Commons, studios, hallways, etc. Walls Pre-existing gallery walls can not be manipulated in any way that would compromise the long-term appearance or stability. This includes: • Any penetration over 1⁄2" in depth • Any large number of holes in a small area • Any removal of a section of a wall Please check with the Exhibitions Department if you have special needs. Once again, all wall manipulation or construction is subject to the approval of the Exhibitions Department. Proposals for wall manipulation are required and should be delivered to the Director no later than 2 weeks before the installation and should include a legible diagram of the proposed construction. If the installation requires alteration of the color of the walls, the color must be approved by the Exhibitions Department. In addition, paint must be water based latex only. • electrical outlets, light switches and baseboards may not be painted • no permanent marker, pens or chalk can be used. If the installation requires black or other dark colors to be painted, roller sleeves must be provided by the installing artist(s). Roller sleeves will not be provided by the Exhibitions Department in these cases. Painted gallery walls must be painted back to the original “white” color. Installing artist must provide and use water based latex primer to restore the walls. The Exhibitions Department will provide the top coat paint. Use of any adhesive material in installations in any of the gallery spaces on campus (i.e. Velcro, tape) must be approved by the Director of Exhibitions. The Exhibitions Department will provide brushes, rollers, sleeves, drop cloths, and gallery wall paint if the area being painted is not excessively large. Please request these items well before your project begins in order to be accommodated.
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Floors • Painting, removing, cutting, drilling, gluing, nailing, or screwing into existing floors is strictly prohibited. Permission to manipulate the gallery floors must be secured through the Exhibitions Department at least 2 weeks in advance of the start of installation. • Any substance placed on the floors of the campus galleries must be approved by the Director of Exhibitions and the Director of Facilities. • If the installation requires the construction of a temporary floor of some kind, the artist is responsible for the construction of it and all labor and material costs. This type of construction, once again, requires the approval of the Exhibitions Department, and permission must be secured through a detailed and legible proposal – presented at least 2 weeks in advance of the start of installation. A security deposit may be required for some installations. De-installation Guidelines • Artwork must be de-installed on the days scheduled by the Exhibitions department for de-installation. Any artwork left in the galleries will be removed and may be disposed of. • All walls must be returned to “installation-ready” condition by the end of the deinstallation period. • All tools checked out from the Exhibitions Department must be returned immediately after de-installation and during Exhibition office hours. All borrowed equipment is the sole responsibility of the borrower. The borrower accepts the financial burden of replacing any lost items. PLEASE NOTE: It is important to remember that others will be using the gallery space after you are finished with your exhibition. Leave the gallery in exactly the same way in which you found it, if not better. Penalties may be incurred if this very important rule is not adhered to by exhibitor.
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Exhibition Office Policies Vinyl Production and Installation The Department of Exhibition provides vinyl lettering and text for certain installations in the MICA campus galleries. Due to expense and time involved, the Exhibition Department does not provide vinyl, or its installation for the following exhibitions: • Any “departmental” exhibition in “departmental” spaces (Fox 2, Main 0, Brown 3&4, Middendorf Gallery) • Student Space Galleries The above needs can be met by working through Campus Technology’s print/resource studio in the Art Tech Center. Additionally, while the department will do vinyl production for some installation, any needs deemed to be excessive will be paid for, or vinyl will be produced by that individual department. Checking Out Equipment and Other Materials 1. Equipment (such as tape measures, levels, drills, hammers, etc.) may be checked out for your installation through the Exhibitions Department. Please notify the Exhibitions staff in advance of when you will need this equipment. Equipment may not be checked out overnight, unless approved by the Director of Exhibitions. A valid MICA I.D. or driver’s license is required to check out any of the Departments hanging equipment. If you must install your exhibition overnight and have obtained permission to do so through the Director, you must pick up your equipment and tools before 3 p.m. on the day you plan to install. If you need to install over a weekend, you must pick up your tools and equipment before 3 p.m. on Friday. You must leave your MICA I.D. or driver’s license card with the Exhibitions Department over the weekend. Electric tools and ladders will not be checked out over the weekend. PLEASE NOTE: A check out log must be filled out and signed by both the artist and the Exhibitions staff. 2. The MICA AV Department provides technological equipment (monitors, computers, LCD projectors, VCRs and DVD players) for departmental exhibitions. Only if the MICA AV Department cannot provide the necessary equipment, will the Exhibitions Department attempt to accommodate these types of requests. This equipment must be reserved—in advance of a least 2 weeks—with the Exhibitions Department. 3. You are required to secure any equipment borrowed for your installation (LCD projectors, DVD players, computers etc.). This is to prevent theft or otherwise. The Exhibitions Department will supply you with Technalocks or other material to help to secure your equipment. Please note the following requirements for technology installation by the Exhibitions Department: • All DVDs must be delivered to the Exhibitions Department “looped”. Non-Looped DVDs will not be presented. • All computer works must be installed by the artist on the hard drive and a back up CD-ROM or DVD available to Exhibitions staff. The work should be in QuickTime format for playing. PowerPoint slideshows are also acceptable. Macintosh is the preferred platform—PC platforms are not available through the Exhibitions Department, but may be available through MICA AV Services. Any visible “quit screen” or menus must be hidden to prevent tampering of the hard drive. Your program must be engineered to load automatically should the computer need to be re-booted.
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4. Use of ladders by students for installation in prohibited under MICA Health and Safety policies. In order to use a ladder, you must complete a Ladder Safety form, available in the Exhibitions Office. 5. Use of Scaffolding in MICA galleries is strictly prohibited under MICA Health and Safety policies. PLEASE NOTE: You are entirely responsible for this equipment and fully responsible monetarily for any damage or loss to the Exhibitions Department’s equipment. You will be required to sign a waiver, exempting the Exhibition Department from loss or damage, while the equipment is in your possession. 6. Pedestals are available for use in gallery space only. Artists are able to request pedestals no later than 2 weeks in advance of an installation. A list of available pedestals and their sizes is kept in the Exhibitions Department office and on the web. It is recommended that this list be consulted so the pedestal best suited for individual needs is made available. Pedestals are not allowed to be used in studio spaces for critiques or any other spaces not under the scheduling of the Exhibitions Department. PLEASE NOTE: All Pedestal Requests and Tech Requests must be submitted the Exhibitions Office 2 weeks prior to installation. LCD and Plasma screens require a 3 week notice. 7. Label forms and price lists are available through the Exhibitions Department office and on the Web. All departmental exhibitions are responsible for producing their own labels. 8. Wall text is available to be purchased individually through the Exhibitions Department’s vendor. However, there are cheaper avenues if you wish to have vinyl text for your installation. Use of MICA’s LCD Flat Screens and Plasma Screens The Exhibitions Department has LCD flat-screen monitors available 26"(h) x 48"(w) x 3.5"(d), for use strictly by authorization and oversight by the Exhibitions Department. Exhibition Department needs supersede any other need that may arise at any time for use of this screen. These monitors may not be used for “departmental” exhibitions and are to be used (with approval of the Director of Exhibitions) only in the Meyerhoff, Pinkard and Decker galleries, as well as the Brown Center areas that are under the supervision and scheduling of the Exhibitions Department. Transportation to and from the galleries must be done by the Exhibitions Department. A “reservation” period of at least 3 weeks prior to installation is mandatory, with no exceptions, for checkout and use of the Department’s LCD monitors for any exhibition needs. The Exhibitions Department’s equipment can only be used in the gallery spaces (see above) and are not available for use in classrooms or studios. There are 2 plasma screens permanently mounted in the “departmental” areas of the Brown Center, on floors 2 and 4. These may not be removed unless directed by the Exhibitions Department, in complete concurrence with the MICA AV Department. These 2 plasma screens are installed strictly for use by the academic departments located on those particular floors. PLEASE NOTE: All LCD and Plasma Screen requests must be into the Exhibitions Office 3 weeks before installation. You can either stop by the office, or find out ‘Tech Request’ form on the Exhibitions page on the MICA Web site.
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Sound Installation Policy The College fully supports students’ right to artistic expression and recognizes the merits of performance and installation art; however, students must comply with MICA policies in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. Students and other participants in performance, installation, and sound art must comply with all MICA policies regarding drugs, alcohol, weapons, explosives, and other hazardous materials. Specifically prohibited in MICA buildings and on MICA property are: • Setting off fireworks, explosives or any similar device • Displaying or using a knife, gun, or other weapon • Possession or use of illegal drugs (including alcohol, if under 21) • Exposing others to blood, urine, feces, chemicals, or other hazardous materials • Any activity that has the potential to cause injury to the artist, any other participants or performers, audience members, or others. Artists who would like to display or install performance, installation, or sound art on public spaces on the MICA campus must obtain prior written authorization from the MICA Office of Events. This is necessary to ensure that desired space is available and property damage and safety hazards will not result. Installations or performances in classrooms during class time do not need authorization; however, they must comply with the policies above installation or performances in galleries must obtain prior authorization from the Director of Exhibitions. PLEASE NOTE: The Exhibitions Department maintains 2 parabolic speaker systems for use in installations. These speakers are for use only in the Decker, Meyerhoff, Fox 3, and Pinkard galleries, unless approved by the Director of Exhibitions. Opening Receptions The Exhibitions Department provides tables for receptions in Decker, Meyerhoff, Pinkard, and Fox 3 galleries. Other needs for tables should be directed to Facilities Maintenance, located in the Firehouse. Please request their services well in advance (at least a week) of the date of your reception. All food service at gallery receptions must be provided by MICA’s in-house catering company. No exceptions. This campus policy is strictly out of concern for campus health and safety standards. Catering requests can be found on the Portal. No alcohol may be served at opening receptions. The Exhibitions Department is not responsible for providing a reception for any departmental exhibitions or individual student shows. All campus rules and regulations must be adhered to regarding receptions.
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Exhibitions Truck Policy The Exhibitions Department truck may only be used for the purpose of picking up and delivering artwork for scheduled non-departmental exhibitions. On no occasion may the truck be used for moving personal items by students to and from studios. The truck can only be driven by a qualified member of the Exhibitions staff. If you are not eligible to use the Exhibitions truck, and need of a vehicle to move artwork, Exhibitions recommends renting a van from either U-Haul or Ryder. Publicity The Exhibitions Department is not responsible for any kind of publicity for individual or departmental Exhibitions, including press releases, book signings, catalogs or announcement cards. Any kind of publicity is handled by the Department of Communications. Please contact the Communications Department directly for further information at 410-225-4217. Photography in the Galleries No photography of any kind is allowed in any of the galleries without the consent of the artist(s). Arrangements must be made—well in advance—for any kind of photographic shoot inside any of the galleries. Images of curated shows are secured through the Exhibitions Department. No image taking of departmental exhibitions or other student work is arranged by the Exhibitions Department. It is recommended that individual artists document their own works. Brown Center Exhibition Policies Artwork is allowed to be installed in the Brown Center in Leidy Atrium, Rosenberg, or outside of Falvey Hall under supervision and at the discretion of the Director of Exhibitions and the Director of Events. Please read and understand the following before installing in any Brown Center areas: • It is strictly forbidden to adhere or attach anything to concrete, glass, or wood surfaces without permission of the Director of Exhibitions or Director of Events. • Exhibiting artists or Faculty are entirely responsible for removal of artworks from any space in Brown Center on the day(s) designated for de-installation. Any remaining works will be removed and may be disposed of. • Exhibiting artists or Faculty are entirely responsible for wall maintenance (paint/spackle etc.) in any gallery spaces or hallways, where the installation has been exhibited. • Proposal forms for any artwork installation in the Brown Center are located in the Exhibitions department offices and on the Exhibitions Department page on the MICA Web site. These forms must be approved by the Director of Exhibitions and the Director of Events before installation. PLEASE NOTE: The above policies apply for all installation areas of Brown Center, including gallery spaces and hallways. Please remember the Exhibitions Department is here to help you with any aspect of your exhibition. Feel free to contact any staff member any time to ask questions, or just drop by our office and chat.
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Decker
Gallery Entrance Lobby (Unsecure) 8'
22'
14'
59'
34'
19'
22'
17'6"
Fox Building, 1st Floor
16'
10'
TO MEYERHOFF GALLERY
8'
12'
GLASS WALL
CONCRETE COLUMN
REGULAR CEILING HEIGHT IS 12' TO BEAM 13' AT HIGHEST POINT
SHADED AREA CEILING HEIGHT IS 10'
DIAGRAM NOT TO EXACT SCALE
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33'
23'
11'7"
17'5"
DISPLAY WINDOW – VIEWABLE FROM OUTSIDE
I-BEAM – 1'
28'1"
28'
TO DECKER GALLERY
7'5"
7'11"
Open Stairs DIAGRAM NOT TO EXACT SCALE
12'8"
Ramp
10'
28'4"
35'9"
Gallery Entrance
6'3"
15'5"
18'2" 13'8"
Fox Building, 1st Floor
Meyerhoff
9'
18'7"
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Fox 3
Fox Building, 3rd Floor
I-BEAM – 1'
Elevator
Marquee Wall
6'6"
13'2"
18'11"
20'8"
20'6"
19'1"
15'10"
19'
12'9"
CEILING HEIGHTS IS 10'5" TO THE BEAMS, 11'7" AT ITS HEIGHEST POINT DIAGRAM NOT TO EXACT SCALE
STAIRS
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7'1"
8'9"
1'10" 10'7" 3'10"
EXHIBITION STORAGE
21'5"
20'
7'2"
12'1"
H 9'7" 16'10"
6'9"
9'7"
Library
4'
13'2"
H 9'7"
16'11"
4'11"
4'1"
12'8" 9'1"
15'4"
13'6"
3'7"
H 9'6" 17'11"
Library
Main Entrance 16'
DIAGRAM NOT TO EXACT SCALE
CEILING HEIGHT IS 10'6" AT LOWEST POINT, 13'2" AT ITS HEIGHEST POINT
14'3"
I-BEAM – 1'
GLASS WALL
Bunting Center, 1st Floor
Pinkard
3'7"
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