Global Programs

M.A. Studio Art: Berlin

Location: Berlin, Germany, Venice, Italy and New York City, USA
Dates: Venice: July 8 - July 12, 2013; Berlin: July 15 - August 16, 2013
 

The NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions provides artists, students of art, and current and prospective art teachers with an opportunity to do serious creative and high-level studio work for university credit within a rich, global artistic milieu. Students earn a Master's degree in Studio Art in three summers.

The M.A. in Studio Art: Summer Program in Berlin utilizes a contemporary atelier model of studio instruction. Coursework does not strictly follow a segmented course structure and classes are instead designed to organically intersect and flow into one another. The instructional approach takes many forms, including, workshops, lectures, seminars and critiques. Students are expected to develop and refine an individual artistic voice and are regularly provided with personal instruction from faculty and visiting artists, curators, and theorists. Contemporary art theory is fused throughout the program with ongoing lectures, seminars and visits to museums, galleries, artist studios and other cultural sites.

Large open studios provide a unique and stimulating working environment where ongoing dialogue and ideas are freely exchanged between students, faculty, and visiting artists and curators. Students work across multiple artistic disciplines and develop a body of artwork driven by individual interest. Studio work is further enriched by evening and weekend events, social activities, and ongoing immersion in European culture. The program culminates in a group exhibition held during the final week of the semester.

 A required core sequence engages students and faculty in a dynamic dialogue about contemporary art issues and serves as the foundation upon which students build their studio concentration during three intensive summer sessions in Berlin.  (Students have the option of studying in Berlin for two summers, and then completing the program in New York City for the third summer session.)  

Admission Prerequisites

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. (International applicants are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.) An undergraduate major in studio art, including several courses in art history, is preferred but not required.

Important Note: All program applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to determine if and how this course may be applied towards their program requirements and degree completion

Application Procedures

The application deadline is April 1st. Any applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Graduate Admissions Office Application Materials
  • Completed application and application fee
  • Official college transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation (3)
  • Resume
  • Artist statement (300-500 words) is submitted in lieu of the personal statement requested on the application form. Please describe your interest in art and the ideas and media you wish to explore as part of an MA community. Please include information about your current work and influences in any disciplines that have been important in shaping your practice.
  • Portfolio of Artistic Work (20 images and/or videos of time-based work) with image inventory
    Follow the instructions outlined by NYU Steinhardt's Office of Graduate Admissions for submitting application materials. More detailed information can be found at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/graduate_admissions/how_to_apply


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12 credits per summer. Offered through Art and Art Professions

Degree Program Information:

M.A. Candidates
Students complete the degree (36 points) in three successive summers, the first two in Berlin and the third at NYU's Washington Square campus in New York. Admission is selective and is typically limited to a cohort of 20 students.

Nondegree Program for Special Students  
A limited number of special students not working toward a degree may be accepted. Interested candidates should contact the Office of Global Programs for more information, at steinhardt.global@nyu.edu or (212) 992-9380.

Courses

Art Theory and Studio Art Tracks
Art Theory Track (July) - 6 points
Occurring during the month of July, this four-week track allows students to enroll in six-credits of art theory coursework.

For 2012, the art theory courses offered are:

ARTCR-GE.2801.099 Art Theory and Critical Studies I (3 points)
ARTCR-GE.2802.099 Art Theory and Critical Studies II (3 points)
ARTCR-GE.2451.099 Art and Ideas: Redefinition of Art (3 points)

 
Studio Art Track - 6 points
The Studio Art track requires students to complete the summer semester in Berlin, during which time they will enroll in the courses, "Studio Art" and "Graduate Studio Critique." This six-credit track will allow students to spend hours in the studios and have their work critiqued by NYU faculty, visiting artists, and curators. A final exhibition will occur at the end of the term with a catalog of the students' work.

For 2012, the studio art courses offered are:
ART-GE.2181.099 Projects in Painting (3 points)
ART-GE.2191.099 Advanced Projects in Painting (3 points)
ARTP-GE.2300.099 Independent Study (3 points)
ART-GE.2379.099 Projects in Photography (3 points)
ART-GE.2382.099 Projects in Video Art (3 points)
ART-GE.2393.099 Advanced Projects in Art and Media (3 points)
ART-GE.2880.099 MA Graduate Student Critique (3 points)
ART-GE.2818.099 Artist as Producer (3 points)
ART-GE.2886.099 MA Thesis Exhibition (3 points)
Advanced Certificate in Studio Art
Non-degree students who wish to study in Berlin may also want to consider the Advanced Certificate in Studio Art. The Advanced Certificate is a 12-credit program of study grounded in contemporary research and practice that combines cultural theory with contemporary artistic processes. Through a core Interdisciplinary Graduate Projects praxis course and three advanced studio electives, students will hone their artistic and conceptual skills and enhance their portfolios while also addressing the larger philosophical and cultural implications of contemporary artistic activity.
Students in the Advanced Certificate in Studio Art must take a minimum of 6 credits at NYU New York. For more information about the Advanced Certificate, click here.

Classroom and Studio Facilities

This program takes place at NYU's Academic Center in Berlin, taking advantage of the full range of resources at the Center, including student support and academic infrastructure.

Accommodations

Because each student has different preferences and budgetary concerns, students are responsible for arranging their own housing. Upon acceptance into the program, students receive a handbook that contains essential, detailed information on the practical aspects of living in Venice and Berlin, including suggestions on housing.

Costs

2013 Graduate Tuition: $1367 per point, plus registration fees. Please check the NYU Bursar's Office for more complete information.

Housing: Students are responsible for arranging their own accomodations in Venice and Berlin.  Costs vary as students choose to live alone or share with other NYU Studio Art students, from 1000-2500 Euros/month.

2013 Activity fees (covering field trips, meals, final exhibition): $900

Facebook

Please join NYU Steinhardt's Studio Art in Berlin Facebook group to network with current students and alumni of the program. This online community can be a useful tool for new students to connect with returning students to learn about housing options, cost of living, travel tips, and to share images and experiences. 

For More Information

NYU Art Department Web Site

Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development, New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th floor, New York, NY 10003; (t) 1-212-992-9380; (f) 1-212-995-4923; steinhardt.global@nyu.edu

MaryAnn Santos, Senior Academic Advisor, Department of Art and Art Professions, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, 34 Stuyvesant Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003-7599; (t) 212.998.5700; mary.santos@nyu.edu

David Darts, Department Chair, Department of Art and Art Professions, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, 34 Stuyvesant Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003-7599; (t) 212.998.5700;