I have come back to this video for the past 5 years and still struggle finding my pathway to drawing. I have gone down different ways chasing a stable career to support my dream. Ironically, I haven’t done anything drawing related yet.
Ugh I love this channel so so much. I just discovered this last week and have been binge watching all your videos, specifically on color theory and oil painting. Thank you so much for existing lol
I found the advice and recommendations from Professor Andrew Raftery very helpful. I really like how he discusses the importance of having the patience and dedication to take something on and explore it in depth. I can see why he is a good teacher and advisor. Thank you for this interview.
Join our Art School Portfolios Group! Ongoing support & critiques, voice sessions with Prof Lieu. Get a chance to connect with other students for $30-$40 monthly. More info: artprof.org/art-school/art-school-portfolios-group/
Here's our playlist of MFA application help videos if you need it! ua-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywl2kqUZXrj-MsPp4NVXy-Mg.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I have the most random question. When dealing with the portfolio, if there is not a time frame listed, what would you suggest would be the oldest work listed? I am asking as life took me on an adventure and my most recent work hasn't been photographed. So 2015 was the last in my up to date portfolio. I am actively working towards a newer portfolio, but this knowledge would be helpful If I think some of my undergrad work was/is worthy of including. Thank you! Very informative videos.
Hi! What if I don’t have a bachelor degree in visual arts, but still want to apply MFA painting. There is no one who could give me a recommendation from the sphere.
You would probably need to take some time becoming part of some sort of art community, maybe through a local or online crit group, volunteering for your local arts organization, or taking a continuing ed class. Every program is different with how strict they are about the recommenders being from art academia. I think there is a fair amount of wiggle room on that point. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
In my experience having graduated an Ivy League MFA program, I recall a number of fellow students who came from other fields (such as religion!) directly into yhe graduate program. Personally I found that quite strange, because how could someone aspire to attain a Masters degree when they have little or no work and background in the field? In my view, the art department appeared to simply be ensuring that they had no vacancies. I have no idea how these students convinced the school that they were reasonable candidates for an MFA.
That’s a bit of a strange conclusion to come to, considering the thousands of applicants. No, it is because they have a background in an other field and bringing outside ideas into the discipline is considered important goal, rather than creating an echo chamber.
I have one question so I'm sending portfolio to art university and they just asked for the pictures nothing else so i just send them Pictures of work without including the concept ? Or I can write concept and details beside the picture And the next question is can i send pictures from different angle as I'm sculpture student I do 3d work?
Most of the time schools will require an artist statement or a small description of the piece, so I would make sure to double check for those! Feel free to check out this page for tips on how to write an artist statement: artprof.org/art-school/bfa-programs-art-school/how-to-write-an-artist-statement/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I have come back to this video for the past 5 years and still struggle finding my pathway to drawing. I have gone down different ways chasing a stable career to support my dream. Ironically, I haven’t done anything drawing related yet.
Ugh I love this channel so so much. I just discovered this last week and have been binge watching all your videos, specifically on color theory and oil painting. Thank you so much for existing lol
Omg!!! We exist just for that reason, thank you so much for hanging around with us :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I found the advice and recommendations from Professor Andrew Raftery very helpful. I really like how he discusses the importance of having the patience and dedication to take something on and explore it in depth. I can see why he is a good teacher and advisor. Thank you for this interview.
You're very welcome, he is absolutely the best! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Join our Art School Portfolios Group! Ongoing support & critiques, voice sessions with Prof Lieu. Get a chance to connect with other students for $30-$40 monthly. More info: artprof.org/art-school/art-school-portfolios-group/
Amazing video! Wish it was longer!!🥰😩
Here's our playlist of MFA application help videos if you need it! ua-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywl2kqUZXrj-MsPp4NVXy-Mg.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
❤️❤️❤️ excited for more Andrew raftery videos!
Oh this is information I desperately need as I look more into the MFA program. Thanks 🙏
You're so welcome! We hope it all works out :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I have the most random question. When dealing with the portfolio, if there is not a time frame listed, what would you suggest would be the oldest work listed? I am asking as life took me on an adventure and my most recent work hasn't been photographed. So 2015 was the last in my up to date portfolio. I am actively working towards a newer portfolio, but this knowledge would be helpful If I think some of my undergrad work was/is worthy of including. Thank you! Very informative videos.
Helpful information, thank you!
Hi! What if I don’t have a bachelor degree in visual arts, but still want to apply MFA painting. There is no one who could give me a recommendation from the sphere.
You would probably need to take some time becoming part of some sort of art community, maybe through a local or online crit group, volunteering for your local arts organization, or taking a continuing ed class. Every program is different with how strict they are about the recommenders being from art academia. I think there is a fair amount of wiggle room on that point. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
In my experience having graduated an Ivy League MFA program, I recall a number of fellow students who came from other fields (such as religion!) directly into yhe graduate program. Personally I found that quite strange, because how could someone aspire to attain a Masters degree when they have little or no work and background in the field? In my view, the art department appeared to simply be ensuring that they had no vacancies. I have no idea how these students convinced the school that they were reasonable candidates for an MFA.
That’s a bit of a strange conclusion to come to, considering the thousands of applicants. No, it is because they have a background in an other field and bringing outside ideas into the discipline is considered important goal, rather than creating an echo chamber.
I have one question so I'm sending portfolio to
art university and they just asked for the pictures nothing else so i just send them Pictures of work without including the concept ?
Or I can write concept and details beside the picture And the next question is can i send pictures from different angle as I'm sculpture student I do 3d work?
Most of the time schools will require an artist statement or a small description of the piece, so I would make sure to double check for those! Feel free to check out this page for tips on how to write an artist statement: artprof.org/art-school/bfa-programs-art-school/how-to-write-an-artist-statement/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
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