The Photography portfolio review is for students entering the Department of Art’s Photography concentration at Mississippi State University. Students must have completed 18 studio hours. Must have completed or presently in ART 2103: Photography Survey.
The Photography Portfolio Review is an evaluation of the student’s artwork by the Photography Faculty after completion of the following classes in the Department of Art BFA Program (or their transferred equivalent): Design 1, Drawing 1, Design 2, Drawing 2, 3D Design, and Photography Survey. All courses listed above must be completed at the close of the submission deadline of April 29th.
Students can start downloading imagery starting April 11th until midnight of April 29th.
Passing the review is a requirement to enter the Photography concentration.
INCLUDE
1. Complete the Photography Review application on Submittable.
2. A statement of intent, one to two pages in length, indicating why you wish to pursue a BFA in Photography.
3. Ten (10) – Photographs (color or black and white)
4. One (1) – Basic drawing that shows knowledge of light and form.
5. Two (2) – Design 1 projects demonstrating quality composition.
6. Two (2) – Design 2, Drawing 2, or Painting Survey projects showing a clear understanding of the use of color.
7. One to three (1 to 3) – images of any media showing creativity and a unique vision.
8. Include a PDF of Grade, Semester, Year, Instructor and School each ART Foundation class taken.
Formatting:
Naming Conventions for foundation examples: Last name_Foundation Class. Jpg.
Example: gootee_design2.jpg
Naming Conventions for photography examples: Last name_title. Jpg.
Example: gootee_MomSleeping.jpg
File formats include: jpg, tiff, pnd, mp4, pdf and doc. Images should be a minimum file size of 72dpi.
Students can start downloading imagery starting NOV 9th until midnight of DEC 1st.
Call to Artists
Applications are now being collected for 2023 and 2024 Artist in Residence Program dates.
About the Residency
The MSU-Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Artist-In-Residence Program is a partnership with the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Mississippi State University Department of Art, and the Friends of the Noxubee Refuge with support from the Starkville Area Arts Council.
Located at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, the Artist-In-Residence Program offers professional writers, composers, and visual artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the Refuge's inspiring landscape and wildlife.
As father of the Federal Duck Stamp Program, founder of the National Wildlife Federation “Ding” Darling and his artwork laid the groundwork for the systems of today’s National Wildlife Refuges. Today, painters, writers, sculptors, musicians, composers, and performing artists continue to be inspired by and document our national landscapes with contemporary approaches and techniques. Artists are needed to translate the national wildlife refuges' purpose, as a place where wildlife comes first, into images and other forms of art that bring enjoyment and a deeper understanding of the refuges.
Requirements
Selected artists stay on the Refuge in a house in a gated area of the Refuge for two to four weeks in which they perform their research, enjoy hiking Refuge trails, and canoeing and kayaking on 650-acre Bluff Lake.
Public Programs: Artists are required to plan and host two programs open to the public (approx. 45-min each). Programming may include a combination of presentations, demonstrations, workshops, exploratory walks, performances, or meet and greets. Outreach interaction can be tailored to an individual artist's medium, interest, and experience and uses only a few hours of one’s stay. Artists must provide their own supplies and equipment for these presentations. Following their appointment as Artist-In-Residence, artists are encouraged to give additional public presentations in their home communities about their residency experiences.
Artwork Donations: Selected artists participating in the Artist-In-Residence Program are asked to donate to the Refuge an original piece of work from, and representative of, their residency in Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. This piece will serve to promote and celebrate the refuge and its wildlife. Donated artwork must be received no later than one year after an artist's residency.
Artists are required to provide the copyright for this artwork to the Fish and Wildlife Service and Mississippi State University. The Fish and Wildlife Service and Mississippi State University will not allow the commercial use of any donated artwork once accessioned into the program's collection. Artwork may be used in exhibits and for educational purposes by Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Mississippi State University, or Friends of Noxubee Refuge nonprofit cooperating association for their products.
1. The artist retains a royalty-free, nonexclusive use license under the copyright of the art.
2. The Fish and Wildlife Service owns the artwork and the rights to reproduce it. Under those rights, the artist has a license to make use of the artwork for his or her purposes. When artists reproduce artwork for their own purposes, publication information will include the language: "This work was produced under the Mississippi State University-Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Artist in Residence program”
These creative works will be exhibited as frequently as possible and shared with the public through other appropriate means. Donated pieces not used for long-term use within the program's collection will be displayed and may be available for purchase at Friends of Noxubee Refuge gift shop. All proceeds from these sales will be used for continued support of the Artist in Residence program.
How to Apply
Applications for the program are accepted throughout the year. Applicants submit digital files of recent work, a statement of purpose with proposal of research, and digital CV or resume of artistic and/or professional experiences. Applicants must indicate in their proposal the two- to four- week period they wish to perform their residency. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least 5 months prior to the preferred start date of their residence.
The Selection Process: A panel consisting of staff from Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR, Mississippi State University Department of Art, and Friends of Noxubee Refuge will review applications. Selection is based on artistic merit, the statement of purpose, appropriateness to a national wildlife refuge residency, and availability of housing during the proposed time period provided by the artist.
For questions please contact the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Manager at 662-323-5548.
To learn more about the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/noxubee/
To learn more about the MSU Department of Art visit https://www.caad.msstate.edu/academics/majors/art
For Current Covid Policies please visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website.
Past Artists in Residence:
- Caitlin Albritton https://caitlinalbritton.com/
- Diane Baker
- Jenny Balisle http://jennyebalisle.com/
- Douglas Barrett
- Caetlynn Booth https://www.caetlynnbooth.com/
- Darren Cheairs
- Tom Cowsert
- Elin de Jong https://elinwanderlust.com/
- Aubrey Edwards http://aubreyedwards.com/
- Nancy Mizuno Elliott http://www.nancymizunoelliott.com
- Barbara Fedeler
- Dr. Gillian Furniss, Ed. D
- Joseph Garland
- Katerie Gladdys
- Jake Hebbert https://j-a-hebbert.com/
- Kathryn Hunter http://www.kathrynhunterfineart.com/
- Jordan Knight
- Marian McLellan
- Shelby Nichols
- Michael Roy “birdcap”
- Kara Von Kanel
- Tyson Washburn http://www.tysonwashburn.com/
- Robin Whitfield http://www.robinwhitfield.com/
- Lilly Zuckerman
Watch past Artist in Residence Gillian Furniss talk to MSU Gallery Director Lori Neuenfeldt about her time at the Refuge.
The Fine Art portfolio review is for students entering the Department of Art’s Fine Art areas of concentration at Mississippi State University: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Students must have completed 18 studio hours of foundation studio coursework.
The FA Portfolio Review is an evaluation of the student’s artwork by the Fine Art Faculty after completion of the following classes in the Department of Art BFA Program (or their transferred equivalent): Design 1, Drawing 1, Design 2, Drawing 2, 3D Design, and Intro to Computing Art. All courses listed above must be completed at the close of the submission deadline March 17th @ 11:59 pm.
A Portfolio must include the required artwork (see below). The correct JPEG or PDF file name must be attached to each uploaded file of artwork. High quality documentation and presentation of your work is important. Photos should be made in balanced lighting with a neutral background. Avoid using a flash. Helpful video here https://youtu.be/Vpj28da03JQ
1. Drawing I - Black and White
2. Drawing II - Color
3. Drawing I or II - Student Choice
4. Design I - Black and White
5. Design II - Color
6. Design I or II - Student Choice
7. Intro. to Computing for Art
8. Intro. to Computing for Art
9. 3-D Design
10. 3-D Design
11. Optional Artwork #1
12. *Optional Artwork #2
13. *Optional Artwork #3
14. *Optional Artwork #4
* Optional Artworks will be evaluated according to college-level program standards and should therefore be included at the discretion of the applicant only if they consider it to be an exemplary work. Artworks included in this category may be produced for coursework or created independently.
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Formatting:
Naming Conventions for foundation examples: Last name_Foundation Class.jpg. Example: Jane Doe = Doe_Design2_piece5.jpg
Optional Naming Conventions examples: Last name_Optional.jpg . Example: Doe_Optional1.jpg
File formats include: jpg and pdf. Images should be 72 dpi and 1000 pixels in the shortest dimension.
To be eligible to receive transfer credit you must:
1. Attach a PDF document that includes syllabi or catalog descriptions for each of the courses that you wish to transfer
2. Upload high quality images of the work that was created in each course, you must have a minimum of 75% of the coursework from each course.
3. Label your art work files according to this example: lastname_course_piece#.jpg, ex. jones_painting_piece3.jpg
Images in your transfer portfolio should show your artwork in the best possible light. Photograph your artwork on a neutral background under even light - no dark shadows or extreme highlights. Images should be a minimum file size of 72dpi.
To receive transfer credit each class must be approved by the coordinator of the area in which the course falls under: Foundations, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design, or Art History. If the transfer credit is not approved, the student must enroll in the MSU Art course in order to receive required credits.
To view MSU student work from each course click here: http://www.caad.msstate.edu/art/studentwork.php
As part of the Articulation Agreement between Mississippi Junior and Community Colleges and the state’s four-year universities, the following courses will automatically transfer. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course in order for it to be accepted by the Department of Art:
- ART 1213 Drawing I
- ART 1223 Drawing II
- ART 1123 Design I (2-D)
- ART 1133 Design II (Color)
- ART 1013 Art History I
- ART 1023 Art History II
- ART 1153 3D Design.
A Foundations Professor or Academic Records Assistant may advise the student to retake one or more courses, if doing so will improve the student’s technique and/or skill level, and increase their chances of a successful Concentration Portfolio Review.
If you have any questions or concerns about the process please contact:
Cammie Hoyt
Academic Advisor
choyt@caad.msstate.edu
662.325.8590