Master of Fine Arts Diploma Exhibition 2007

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The Diploma Project is designed to assist students in making the transition from instructed learning based on classroom exercises to a greater reliance on independent learning. The goal is for each student to develop at least three related artworks, or in the case of sculpture, plans and maquettes and a single finished piece. As an assignment, the Diploma Project aims to introduce each student to some of the professional considerations of making artwork intended for exhibition. At the midterm review of the Diploma Project II, the Faculty Committee will select one artwork from each student to be included in the DP exhibition and final critique. In the case of a work that includes multiple panels, the Faculty Committee may make an exception to the one-piece rule. The final grade, however, will take into consideration all thematically consistent work completed during the spring semester, including drawings and maquettes along with the written abstract in support of the project.

The Diploma Project can be executed as painting, drawing or three-dimensional work, in materials agreed upon by the student and primary advisor. The Diploma Project represents a synthesis of the skills and information acquired at the Academy. The main focus of Diploma Projects should be artwork that takes the human figure as its subject matter. The size of individual works will normally be no larger than 6 feet in any one dimension. Multiple paneled paintings and sculptures that have more than one component part are acceptable, but all of the parts must be interdependent and work together to produce a single work.

Awards, Fellowships and Scholarships

The Chairman's Travel Scholarship: Francesco Longnecker
Made possible by the Chairman of the Board, the award enables an outstanding graduating student to travel to museums, collections and sites that will stimulate future artistic endeavors.

The Joan S. Brady Travel Scholarship: Matt Woodward
This scholarship provides financial support to enable a graduating student to travel abroad.

The Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Diploma Project Award: Eun Jin Song
Awarded by FACM, a premiere global publication for collectors who advocate representational art, the prize recognizes an outstanding Diploma Project.

The Walter Erlebacher Award: David Pettibone
This award recognizes outstanding work in anatomy.

The Prince of Wales Fellowships
Granted in collaboration with the Prince of Wales Drawing Institute and with the kind benefaction of Ttrustee Christopher Forbes to fund student painting sojourns at the Château de Balleroy in Normandy, France.  First and Second Year painting students are eligible.

1st Year Students:
Antonia Andrioti, Garrett Eaton, Sam Evenson, Anne Wildey, Nat Wildgrube

2nd Year Students:
Nic Radkowsky, Matt Conner, Karl Koett, Kristen Leone, Erica Lemberg

The Prince of Wales Scholar: Ann Wildey
The Prince of Wales funds a scholarship awarded to an incoming student from the United Kingdom who demonstrates artistic and academic excellence, to defray the cost of tuition.

The Italy Scholarships: Melissa Anderson, Jason Gillespie, Michael Austin Latka
This award supports the travel of three students to attend the summer session in stone carving and landscape painting in Asciano, Tuscany.

Vasari Classic Artists' Oil Colors Prize: Melissa Anderson
In support of a graduating painting major, to underwrite the cost of painting supplies and materials.

Sculpture House Award: Joan Benefiel
In support of a graduating sculpture major, to underwrite the cost of sculpting supplies and materials.

Compleat Sculptor Award for Excellence in Sculpture: Jeremy Leichman
In support of a graduating sculpture major, to underwrite the cost of sculpting supplies and materials.

Postgraduate Fellows: Ali Banisadr, David Pettibone, Mary Raap
Three research fellowships are awarded to outstanding graduates each year.  Residency is for the ten-month academic year and includes: assistant teaching; studio accommodation; tutorial support; exhibition opportunity; and stipend.

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