MFA Orientation 2017

We got some new blood in the house, five new students to be exact. Three grads are graduating this semester so it was about to get a little lonely. I'm super excited about our new people. Everyone is cool and has a different background so it's a nice mix. Plus everyone revealed Introductions: Jamie, Me, James, Charissa, Megan, Stefanie, Laura, Bethany, Annabelle, Patrice, Brandon Goodies! Talked about our role in the art department, being professional, and mentoring the undergrads. Added newbies to FB and Slack MFA groups Discussed new equipment, FERPA, Title IX, MFA Handbook, Visiting Artists, and upcoming events [...]

By |2020-02-29T01:00:00-06:00August 25th, 2017|Categories: Grad School|0 Comments

ART 690: Darkroom Photography

Graduate Darkroom Photography with Sarah Miles I've always considered Sarah Miles one of my professors because of how much I interacted with her and because of how much she inspired me during my time as an undergrad student but I never had the honor of having an actual class with her. Finally, six years later, I can officially refer to her as one of my professors. Hooray for returning to school! My photographic education had essentially been entirely digital up till now and I have been itching to learn about film and work in a darkroom for several years now. Needless [...]

By |2020-02-29T01:00:00-06:00August 24th, 2017|Categories: Grad School|0 Comments

Grad School, Round 3

My second year of grad school has begun. I've taken on a bit more than I should have, but I'm stubborn so I'll suffer through it. I'm enrolled in four classes this semester and I'm working as a graduate administrative assistant for Faculty Commons. I'll be on campus from 8-6 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 8-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll also probably be on campus most of the day Friday, and on the weekend as needed. This semester I'm enrolled in: ART 645: Advanced Design Studio with Christian Dunn ART 690 - Advanced Darkroom Photography with Sarah Miles [...]

By |2017-09-10T12:50:27-06:00August 22nd, 2017|Categories: Grad School|0 Comments

Thoughts on my first year of Grad School

My first year of grad school was intense and somewhat challenging but not quite satisfying. I've been reflecting on it for most of the summer in order to figure out how to get the most out of the rest of my time in grad school.   Up to this point, I’ve had four classes: Design Readings and Research with Jamie Runnells Contemporary Media Studio with Seth Johnson History of the Printed Image with Dr. Karen Henricks Special Topics in Graphic Design: The Book Pitch with Jamie Runnels In the fall I had Design Readings and Research, and Contemporary Media Studio. [...]

By |2017-08-28T02:04:09-06:00August 21st, 2017|Categories: Grad School|0 Comments
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