Prismatic Shifts Featured on Fordham Observer ?>

Prismatic Shifts Featured on Fordham Observer

This month, the Visual Arts Department at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) presents a new exhibition, “Prismatic Shifts” in the Ildiko Butler Gallery. Curated by artist-in-residence Carleen Sheehan, the show brings together two internationally recognized Brooklyn artists Lee Boroson and Diana Cooper, who created their works for the exhibition inspired by the physical space itself…

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Upcoming Student Events

No Man’s Land: A Revolt of Spirit

Juliana Johnson’s immersive art exhibition
Embodying mobility and resistance against the loss of humanity and connection in our culture through movement and design.

Opening Event in the Lipani Gallery
Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00pm, with a live performance at 7:30pm

Senior Thesis Film Show

works by Anabelle DeClement and Athena Kokinakis

Friday, April 7 at 7pm in SL 24L

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Ildiko Butler Travel Award

The Department of Theatre and Visual Arts is pleased to announce the 2017 Ildiko Butler Travel Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. Three grants of up to $3000 each will be given to photographers of promise to make work independently during the following academic year. One of the grants has been specifically set aside for photographing in Italy. If you are applying for the Italy grant, please indicate that in your proposal.

Sophomore and Junior Visual Arts majors are eligible.

Application Requirements

  • Project proposal (250 words maximum) and detailed budget
  • List of all art & art history courses you have taken and are taking.
  • Grades in your completed art & art history courses.
  • 15 images of your best photography printed or on a drive.
  • Title, date, medium, size for each image.
  • Name, ID number, email address, phone number.

Address and drop off to

ILDIKO BUTLER TRAVEL AWARD
Lowenstein Room 423
c/o Mark Street, Program Director, Visual Arts

Applications are due on  Wednesday, April 12, 2017 by 12 noon

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Todd Berliner: Bursting into Song in the Hollywood Musical ?>

Todd Berliner: Bursting into Song in the Hollywood Musical

Fordham Filmmaking Club presents

Visiting Scholar Todd Berliner

“Bursting into Song in the Hollywood Musical”

When the characters in La La Land spontaneously sing, the film recalls the studio era, when characters in musicals regularly burst into song without realistic motivation. Illustrated with clips from musicals, this presentation will examine the ways in which Hollywood filmmakers have developed this convention.

Thursday March 9
SL 24L
11:30 FCLC

Todd Berliner, Professor of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is the author of Hollywood Aesthetic: Pleasure in American Cinema (Oxford University Press, 2017)

Sponsored by the Visual Arts Department

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Junior Review

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SENIOR THESIS STUDIES

Please submit a thumb drive with the following material:

  • COVER SHEET: Name, email, phone, and your thesis advisor.
  • WORK: 10 to 15 high-quality jpegs /pdf of work or 10 minutes (approx.) total of film/video pieces.
  • CLASSES: List all art and art history courses current and past. Include grades received.
  • STATEMENT: Maximum 300-word about the work you wish to pursue. (Discuss concept, medium, and stylistic approach).
    Note: We strongly encourage you to consult a faculty member for help selecting portfolio works and writing your statement.
  • LABEL thumb drive with name and enclose in an envelope with name and email on front.

MATERIAL DUE DATE: Wednesday, April 12th by 11:30am.

  • Drop off in room 423. Mailbox: Casey Ruble
  • Pickup of application in room 423 after 6pm.

 

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Susan Lipani Travel Grant

The Department of Theatre and Visual Arts is pleased to announce the 2017 Susan Lipani Travel Grant, which will provide two outstanding Sophomore or Junior Visual Arts majors with grants of $1500 each, for independent travel during the summer of 2017, or during the winter break in January, 2018.

HOW TO APPLY: Sophomore and Junior Visual Arts majors working in the following concentrations are eligible: Painting & Drawing | Film & Video | Graphic Design | Architecture

DEADLINE: Applications are due on Wed., April 12, 2017 by 12 NOON.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Compile the following:

  • A proposed itinerary.
  • Project description (250 words maximum) and detailed budget.
  • List of all art and art history courses you have taken and are currently taking, along with the grades in the completed courses.
  • Up to 10 samples of your best artwork in the following formats: Digital images, film or video on a CD/thumb drive, originals (e.g., drawings, paintings, prints, photographs).
  • Checklist: List for each sample – title, date, medium, size.
  • Contact Information: Name, Fordham ID no., email, cell no.
  • Questions: mstreet@fordham.edu
  • Address and drop off to:

SUSAN LIPANI TRAVEL GRANT
FCLC | LOWENSTEIN ROOM 423
c/o MARK STREET, Program Director, Visual Arts

FINAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidates will be required to submit a short report summarizing their experiences.

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