Thesis presentations: May 2–3, 6–9pm
SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd Street
New York, NY
T 212 592 2980
Thesis exhibition: May 30–June 10
Reception: Tuesday, May 30, 6–8pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery
601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
New York, NY
T 212 592 2145
gallery@sva.edu
School of Visual Arts (SVA) MFA Computer Art will host the MFA Computer Art 2017 thesis presentations. The event will be held over two days at the SVA Theatre and will include short talks and videos of graduating students’ work. The Tuesday evening presentations will highlight fine art and motion graphics thesis projects. Wednesday night will feature 3D animation. The order of the presentation is listed on mfaca.sva.edu. Both events will be streaming live on Livestream.
The presentations showcase our graduates’ unique approaches to the themes and modes of creative self-expression. Over 40 thesis projects incorporate a variety of media, materials and cutting-edge technologies that address a range of topics, including: Flipped Out, a 2D animated short about an old flip phone who gets replaced by the latest smartphone model by Jihyeon Bae, A Fabricated Personal Archive, multimedia installation that examines the issues of identity and image authenticity in relation to digital technology by creating fake childhoods by Poyen Wang, and KCLOC, a 3D animated documentary on people’s perception of time, by Ninaad Kulkarni will be presented in 4K.
The presenting artists made use of programming languages, interactive installations, as well as traditional art production methods to realize their creations. Linear video works include single and multi-channel installations exploring both narrative and abstract expression through 3D animation, motion graphics, and traditional animation. Department chair Terrence Masson comments that, “We place a strong emphasis on personal exploration while also encouraging the students to push their own boundaries and embrace early experiments as a critical part of the iterative process.”
School of Visual Arts presents the MFA Computer Art 2017 thesis exhibition, an exhibition that brings together selected thesis projects from graduating MFA Computer Art students. Curated by India Lombardi-Bello, Administrative Assistant, and Milos Paripovic, Systems Administrator, the exhibition is on view May 30 through June 10 at the SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor, New York City. The exhibition explores the different themes and media of digital art. “In this annual event, MFA Computer Art graduating students showcase not only their thesis project, but also how they vision the future of art making,” says both Lombardi-Bello and Paripovic. “Thesis Exhibition is both an end and a beginning for our students,” says Terrence Masson, MFA Computer Art chair, “regardless of the media and format of their work, their learning process has instilled a new deep rooted sense of excitement and possibility for their life and career after graduation.”
School of Visual Arts MFA Computer Art emphasizes creative experimentation and a multidisciplinary approach to making art with computers and emerging technologies. Dedicated to producing digital artists of the highest caliber, the department guides each student in the development of a personal artistic style in a course of study that is individually tailored to meet his or her needs. Students come from around the world to study in this two-year MFA degree program, which has distinguished itself with eight Student Academy Awards. Please visit mfaca.sva.edu.
School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than six decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about the College’s 31 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit sva.edu.
SVA Chelsea Gallery, located at 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor, is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Admission is free. The gallery is accessible by wheelchair. Presenting over 50 exhibitions a year in three galleries, the exhibitions program at the School of Visual Arts advances the College’s philosophy of integrating life outside the classroom with the teaching that occurs within. For more information, call T 212 592 2145.
