Degree Requirements
Artists who seek the stimulation and challenges of an interdisciplinary environment in their pursuit of the MFA degree are invited to apply for admission to the ICP-Bard Program. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong grasp of the technical craft, historical background, and current practice of photography, with an interest in the practices of other disciplines. Applications and portfolios are evaluated by the ICP-Bard faculty committee; candidates selected from this pool are invited to be interviewed by the Chair and core faculty.
Once admitted, ICP-Bard students must earn a total of sixty graduate credits in two years, thirty credits per year, in order to receive the master of fine arts degree. At the end of each year, a board of ICP-Bard faculty members reviews each student's achievements, and credits are awarded or withheld at the board's discretion.
Students earn credits by completing the following activities:
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Create original artwork
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10 credits, first year
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Participate in class discussion and complete assignments
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10 credits per year
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Fulfill internships
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5 credits per year
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Outline written thesis
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5 credits, first year
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Present final thesis
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5 credits, second year
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Produce final exhibition
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10 credits, second year
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Applications must be postmarked by January 16, 2009.
