The MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Printmaking at the University of North Texas is accepting applications to begin course work in Fall 2018.
*Deadline
for Priority Consideration is January 5, 2018 (for enrolling in Fall 2018).
Late applications
will be reviewed for acceptance until mid-February, but with fewer
opportunities for Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships. Please contact the
Printmaking Area Coordinator, Andrew DeCaen (andrew.decaen@unt.edu) for more
details about the Printmaking program or to set up a tour of the studios.
About the Printmaking Program
The
printmaking area averages six MFA printmaking candidates and twenty BFA
undergraduates from a variety of artistic and geographic backgrounds. Graduate students are mentored to develop
conceptual, formal and technical proficiency through studio practice, critical
dialog, and community engagement.
Candidates build professional experience by participating in
exhibitions, portfolio exchanges, and collaborations with visiting artists,
printmaking conferences, workshops, and other professional activities.
Visiting Artists & P.R.I.N.T Press:
The
College of Visual Art and Design hosts many national and world-renowned
visiting artists in all disciplines. P.R.I.N.T Press is the University’s professional fine
art press. P.R.I.N.T Press hosts professional publishing of visiting artists’
work and provides educational opportunities and professional training for current
UNT students through collaborations, internships and jobs. Recent
collaborations between visiting artists and master printers include Linda
Ridgway and Katherine Brimberry; Sedrick Huckaby and Brian Garner; and
Catherine Chauvin and Kiki Smith. CVAD
has also hosted lectures, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and other
engaging projects led by visiting distinguished printmakers such as Charles
Beneke, Jeff Dell, Susan Goethel-Campbell, Nicole Hand, Beauvais
Lyons, Michelle Martin, John Risseeuw, Humberto
Saenz, Gretchen Schermerhorn, and
Sang-Mi Yoo.
The UNT campus offers exceptional professional research
resources including the UNT Galleries, UNT Rare Book Collection, UNT Elm Fork
Natural Heritage Collection. The
surrounding Dallas and Fort Worth areas offer world-class art museums, a
vibrant contemporary art gallery scene, and many other cultural activities.
Structure
The College of Visual Arts and Design programs strive to assist
graduate students in becoming leaders in the arts through their roles as
practicing professional artists, educators, researchers, and
administrators. Our graduate students
work with faculty mentors to plan a structured program of study to meet
individual research interests and professional goals. Graduate students in the MFA program complete
minimum of 60 hours at the 5000-level.
MFA Course Requirements
- Studio Art - 30 hours (10 classes, 8 of which must be in Printmaking)
- Art History - 9 hours (3 classes)
- Electives - 12 hours (4 classes, can be in or outside CVAD)
- Professional Practices - 3 hours (ASTU 5010)
- Creative Project - 3 hours (ASTU 5015)
- MFA Exhibition - 3 hours (ASTU 5020)
MFA in Studio Art procedures manual (download a pdf copy here) and
the UNT Graduate catalog will
provide the structure to meet all of the requirements of the MFA Degree from
the College of Visual Arts and Design and of the Toulouse Graduate School.
Printmaking
Faculty and Staff:
Andrew DeCaen, Associate Professor of Art & Printmaking Area Coordinator
www.andrewdecaen.com
Lari Gibbons, Professor of Art & Director of P.R.I.N.T Press
www.lrgibbons.net
Thomas
Menikos, Printmaking Technician
Sydney
Webb, Adjunct Instructor
www.sydwebbstudios.com
Kazuko
Goto, Adjunct Instructor
Recent MFA Alumni:
Jessie Barnes:
http://jessiebarnesart.com/
Preston Bradley, http://prestonbradleyartist.tumblr.com/
Laura Drapac, http://www.laurahdrapac.com/
Logan Hill,
http://www.loganpatrickhill.com/
Adam Palmer, http://adampalmerart.com/home.html
Kayla Seedig:
http://www.kaylaseedig.com/
Cat Snapp, http://catsnapp.com/home.html
David Villegas: https://www.davidjvillegas.com/
Jon Vogt, www.jonvogt.com
Chris Wallace, http://southpawprintmaking.blogspot.com/
Printmaking Studios and Equipment:
In Summer 2018, the Printmaking area will be moving into
the new CVAD Building on Mulberry street.
The new space will include: a 3000-square foot
Lithography/Intaglio/Relief/Monotype Studio, a 1200-square foot Screenprint/Artist’s
Books Studio, 300-square foot Letterpress Studio, a 180-square foot Acid Room,
a 270-square foot Spray booth room, a 270-square foot Darkroom, a 90-square
foot Screen drying room, a 90-square foot Screen washout room, and a 480-square
foot Printmaking Critique/Archive Space.
In addition to these printmaking studios, students regularly utilize the
CVAD Digital Printing Lab for large-scale printing, the CVAD Digital
Fabrication Lab (including CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3d printers), and
CVAD Sculpture Shop including tools and equipment for various materials and
processes.
Printmaking Graduate students have 24/7 access to the
main printmaking studios plus exclusive access to two semi-private studios
shared among the printmaking graduate students: one at 700-square foot and one
at 550-square foot.
Printmaking
studios include the following equipment:
38" x 72" Takach etching press
18" x 36" Takach etching press
36" x 60" Charles Brand etching press
30" x 50" Charles Brand etching press
Two 26" x 50" Charles Brand etching press
16" x 30" Charles Brand etching press
36" Prexto plate shear
22"
x 32" hotplate
8" x 10" Gordon letterpress
Photopolymer Platemaker
NuArc MSP 3140 exposure unit
Nuarc 40-1KS exposure unit
30" x 50" Charles Brand litho press
32" x 56" Takach litho press
30" x 44" Graphic litho press
A large selection of litho stones (up to 30" x
24" in size)
Hydraulic
Lift capable of lifting 1000kg
A collection of newly surfaced professional rollers and
brayers
30"
x 48" Light Table
Century
AL Series M&M Research automatic screen print press.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The process of applying to the MFA program at the College
of Visual Arts and Design has three steps:
STEP 1: Apply online at: tsgs.unt.edu . The
Toulouse Graduate School of the University of North Texas evaluates the
applicant to verify that minimum standards required for all graduate students
at UNT are met. Graduate Admissions generally takes 2 to 4 weeks to process
application materials including transcripts from all coursework applied to your
undergraduate degree. The GRE test is no longer required for the MFA
application. The application is then sent on the Studio Department Office for
review by printmaking area faculty.
STEP 2: Apply online at unt.slideroom.com . The
applicant is evaluated by the Printmaking Area Faculty. Applicants are
evaluated by a series of required application materials including:
*Portfolio of Artworks: 15 to 20 high quality images of
artworks including at least 10 prints.
*Letter of Intent: (PDF) A brief statement describing
your educational and professional background, your motivations for attending
graduate school, and your professional aspirations during and after graduate
school.
*Artist Statement: Describe the primary focus/foci of
your recent work. This statement should illuminate the primary interest in
concept, context, form, and/or media/process.
*Artist Resume: (PDF) A professional resume showing all
educational and professional experience including a complete exhibition record
and contact information.
*Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation
from professionals who know your experience and aspirations well.
STEP 3: Apply for Assistantships and Scholarships.
See https://art.unt.edu/fellowships-assistantships
Assistantship and Scholarship Opportunities
Graduate Area Assistantship Application
Apply for Assistantships when you apply to the MFA program. Download the application and submit with your application materials on Slideroom.com then send a copy to the Printmaking Area Coordinator. New graduate students are encouraged to apply for a 1/2 time appointment (two positions) as a Graduate Area Assistant and/or Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain experience in their field while earning a stipend to fund their education. Graduate Area Assistantships are typically available from among the following: Drawing I, Drawing II, Design I, and Design II. During the first semester, new graduate students will take a Seminar in University Teaching course to support and training for teaching. Please contact the Printmaking Area Coordinator for advising on which positions to apply. Teaching Fellowships (Instructor of Record positions) may be available to students in the last year of graduate studies.
Apply for Assistantships when you apply to the MFA program. Download the application and submit with your application materials on Slideroom.com then send a copy to the Printmaking Area Coordinator. New graduate students are encouraged to apply for a 1/2 time appointment (two positions) as a Graduate Area Assistant and/or Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain experience in their field while earning a stipend to fund their education. Graduate Area Assistantships are typically available from among the following: Drawing I, Drawing II, Design I, and Design II. During the first semester, new graduate students will take a Seminar in University Teaching course to support and training for teaching. Please contact the Printmaking Area Coordinator for advising on which positions to apply. Teaching Fellowships (Instructor of Record positions) may be available to students in the last year of graduate studies.
Links:
·
Printmaking Blog (Current Printmaking activities)
·
Graduate Assistantship Application (Link to PDF)
Please contact the Printmaking Area
Coordinator, Andrew DeCaen for more details about the Printmaking program
or to set up a tour of the printmaking studios.
