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MFA IN PAINTING



MISSION0 1

SCHOOL HISTORY0 9

LOCATION1 4

FACILITIES24

STUDENTS3 0

FEATURED STUDENT3 8

ALUMNI PROFILES4 6

FACULTY5 0

CURRICULUM5 2

FINANCIAL AID5 6

LCAD ADMINISTRATION5 8



MIKE MILLER / WINTER CHICAGO WALK / 36” x 24” Oil on Canvas



MISSIONEXPLORE YOUR P OTENTIAL

Laguna College of Art + Design’s MFA in Painting is a two yearprogram of focused investigation into the formal and conceptualpotentials of representational painting. The core goal of the pro-gram is to build on traditional skills acquired in undergraduatestudy to realize the ideas possible in the discipline of representationalart. This goal is to be achieved through individual studio research,focused studio elective courses and art history classes that addressissues in contemporary and historical representation. MFA studyat LCAD culminates in the creation of a coherent body of work, awritten thesis and a thesis exhibition. Additionally, our students willgain insights into the presentation and marketing of their work andbe educated in the logistics of teaching art at the college level. OurMFA program recognizes that there are particular technical, the-matic and formal issues related to representational art that requirespecialized study at the graduate level. We strive to meet thesedemands with a faculty and curriculum tailored to t this concept.Our program has been created to provide a supportive environmentfor artists who wish to address contemporary subject matter whileacknowledging historical painting traditions.

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CYNTHIA SITTON / STAIRS / 24” x 17” Oil on Linen



PERIN MAHLER / SLAVE / 54” x 72” Oil on Canvas



We live in a time in which representational art, particularly thatwhich uses the gure as subject matter, has attained a prominentplace in contemporary image making. The ef cacy with which

guration depicts human narrative continues to be proven in galleryand museum exhibitions around the world, yet the particular skillsrequired for this enterprise are not always taught or supported inmodern post-secondary art programs. Laguna College’s MFA inPainting is uniquely structured to provide the critical environmentand skill-based curriculum to ensure the highest standards of craftand concept in representational art. Our two-year degree programis designed as an immersion in the history, theory and practice of representational art and will prepare students for careers as profes-sional artists and university educators. The program’s combinationof academic research and studio critique creates an environment inwhich the student may pursue experiment and invention within thepictorial tradition .

Perin Mahler

MFA Chair

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR



Michael Harnish painting in Group Figure Composition with Professor John Brosio



Laguna College of Art + Design is accredited by the NationalAssociation of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). NASADestablishes national standards for visual arts education and accred-its only colleges that meet these standards. WASC sets rigorousacademic standards for all universities and colleges in the state of California. LCAD is also a member of the Association of Inde-pendent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD). As an accredited,degree-granting, private and non-pro t institution, Laguna Collegeof Art + Design provides each student with extensive art and de-sign training, complemented and completed by a rich Liberal Artscurriculum. With a faculty of 75 and a student body of 400, LCADprovides an exceptional level of interaction and attention to studentprogress. LCAD offers the Certi cate and Bachelor of Fine ArtsDegrees in Drawing & Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, GameArt, Animation, a Post Baccalaureate in Drawing & Painting, anda Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting. Additionally, LCADoffers the following BFA Hybrid Programs: Drawing + Painting/Sculpture, Illustration/Animation, Illustration/Graphic Design, andIllustration/Drawing + Painting.

ACCREDITATION

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LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN (LCAD) WAS FOUNDED IN 1961 AS THE LAGUNA BEACH SCHOOL OF ART



Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) was founded in 1961as the Laguna Beach School of Art by members of the Lagu -na Beach Festival of Arts and Laguna Beach Art Association(now the Laguna Art Museum), with the mission of “providingcommunity art education of the highest quality in the region”.Under the leadership of David Young, the Festival gave $5,000 and20 friends gave $2,000 each to build the rst studios on FestivalGrounds. LCAD was incorporated as a nonpro t organization in1966, and purchased the rst portion of land at the present site inLaguna Canyon from the Irvine Company in 1974. Local architectsdesigned the campus buildings and surrounding landscape,using native plants almost entirely. In 1987, the college receivedaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art andDesign (NASAD) to grant the four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts de -gree. At the time, the school was the only accredited, independent,degree-granting college of art and design in Orange, San Diego,and Riverside counties. The Western Association of Schools andColleges (WASC) accreditation was received in 1993 despite a

re in Laguna Canyon that nearly destroyed the campus. Sincethen, LCAD has grown rapidly to include ve undergraduatemajors. The college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees inDrawing + Painting, Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation,and Game Art. The Master of Fine Arts program in painting waslaunched in 2006 under the direction of Sharon Allicotti who

designed the program along with Dean of Fine Arts, JonathanBurke. In 2008, Perin Mahler assumed role of MFA Chair.

SCHOOL HISTORY

FROM 1961-PRESENT 48 YEARS IN THE CANYON

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LCAD GAVE METHE TOOLS TO DOWHAT I WANT TODO, AND BE WHATI WANT TO BE: A

PROFESSIONALARTIST.Melanie Florio 2008



ABOUTTHE

AREA



The MFA’s location in Laguna Beach offers an excellent environmentfor serious research in drawing and painting. The resort community of art galleries, restaurants and pristine beaches creates a relaxed back-drop for creative investigations. The campus is surrounded by someof the last remaining coastal canyons in Southern California. Thenearly 20,000-acre Laguna Coast Greenbelt and the almost 40,000acre National Nature Preserve of Orange County provide hundredsof miles of trails to explore. Southern California’s consistent climateensures the possibility of year-round plein air painting and the bestlighting conditions for our naturally lit studio spaces.

As a counterpoint to this idyllic setting, our campus is an hour’sdrive from the world-class museums and prominent galleries inthe Los Angeles area. The Getty Center, LA County Museum of Art, Norton Simon Museum and other institutions mount the nesttraveling exhibitions in the country. The numerous galleries, manyof whom represent our mentor faculty and MFA alumni, provideexposure to the best and most current examples of contemporaryrepresentational art. Our eld trips and Los Angeles classes ensureregular exposure to this cultural nexus.

ABOUT THE AREA

FROM LAGUNA TO L.A.

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MAP OF CALIFORNIA

KEY LOCATIONS IN RELATION TO SCHOOL

O R A N G E C O U N T YART MUSEUM

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

LONG BEACH

LAGUNA BEACH

SANTA MONICA

LO S ANGELES

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM

G E T T Y M U S E U M

LOS ANGELESC O U N T Y M U S E U MOF ART



MAP OF CALIFORNIA

KEY LOCATIONS IN RELATION TO SCHOOL

LAGUNA BEACH

SAN FRANSISCO

SANTA BARBARA

SACRAMENTO

SAN DIEGO

LOS ANGELES



LOS ANGELESTHE BLOSSOMING ART SCENE

Los Angeles is one of the most signi cant art centers in the world.Museums such as the Getty Center, Los Angeles County Museumof Art, and the Norton Simon Museum exhibit major travelingexhibitions as well as examples from their notable permanentcollect ions. Vibrant gallery districts such as Culver City, Chinatown,West Hollywood, Pasadena and Bergamot Station in Santa Monicadisplay major nationally and internationally recognized contempo-rary artists from around the world. Los Angeles is the home baseof Hollywood, “The Entertainment Capital of the World”, leaderin the movie, television and music industries. In addition, as one of the most diverse counties in the United States, Los Angeles offersan endless ar ray of cultural events and restaurants to enjoy.



V I E W F R O M G E T T Y

A RT M U S E U M

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SOME RECENT

VISITING ARTISTS...TIM LOWLYBO BARTLETTSANGRAM MAJUMDARMARGARET BOWLANDSTEVEN ASSAELWARREN CHANGNORMIN LUNDINCHRISTOPHER PUGLIESE

ALEX KANEVSKYKENT WILLIAMS



GRADUATE STUDIES BUILDING

The Master of Fine Arts program is housed in a new 3,400 squarefoot facility located at 2633 Laguna Canyon Road, within walkingdistance to LCAD’s main campus. This modern space includesseventeen individual graduate studios of approximately 120 squarefeet each, the MFA Chair’s faculty studio, a group critique space,student lounge/dining areas and Graduate Administration of ces.The building features large windows and skylights that provide anabundance of natural light.

Graduate students are permitted 24-hour year-round access to theirstudios and common areas. Each student receives an easel, taboret,drafting stool and folding chair for their private studio. Daylight

uorescent xtures with independent controls illuminate eachspace in addition to either a window or skylight. Wireless internetis available throughout the MFA building.

MAIN CAMPUS

Less than one mile from the coast, nestled within a lush canyon,and adjacent to one of California’s most pristine natural reserves,Laguna College of Art + Design’s main campus functions as acentral resource for all graduate students. The latest Macintoshtechnology is consistently updated in state-of-the-art computerlabs, digital SLR and video cameras are available for check out,large format printing is on hand, and wireless internet is accessible

anywhere on campus. LCAD possesses an extensive collection of artist props including a recent acquisition of various animal skel-etons ranging from manatee skulls to rattlesnake skeletons. Figuredrawing and painting workshops are offered at no cost to students,as well as visiting artist lectures and demonstrations that assistgraduate students in his or her theoretical and technical research.

FEATURES AWIRELESS CAMPUS

TECH LAB SUPPORT FOR BOTHMAC AND PC USERS

ON CAMPUS PRINT LAB FOROVERSIZED PRINTS

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ETTINGER GALLERY

GRADUATE STUDIO



GRADUATE STUDIES BUILDING



RUTH SALYER LIBRARY

The Ruth Salyer Library is located at the heart of main campus.As an art college based on tradition but also wired with the latesttechnologies, LCAD requires a library that provides both historicaland contemporary stimulation. To provide a deep pool of art infor-mation and images, the Ruth Salyer Library collection includes16,000+ volumes, 75 wide-ranging periodical subscriptions,DVDs and videotapes, ARTstor, Grove Art Online, and exhibitionnotices and catalogs. ARTstor and Grove Art Online are the latestonline visual image cata logs, enabling students and faculty mem-bers to access images and biographical information wirelesslyfrom anywhere on campus, as well as from home. The collectionof art exhibit catalogs and other media re ect the connection to theLaguna Beach arts community. From catalogs to biographies, Cali -fornia plein air artists are very well represented. Countless othervaluable pieces—ranging from out-of-print volumes to historicalexhibition catalogs—are part of our collection, with much thanksto donations and bequests from generous supporters in LagunaBeach and the artistic community at large.

ETTINGER GALLERY

The mission of LCAD’s main gallery is to serve the educational andcultural objectives of all the studio majors and the Master of FineArts program. Each year through its exhibitions, the gallery seeks

to promote the development of our student’s talent and aestheticawareness, while at the same time expanding the appreciation of various art forms to the community. The Gallery’s exhibitions areoffered free of charge to the public.

FACILITIES

MAIN CAMPUS AND MFA

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MFA in PAINTING

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN



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SHAY BREDIMUS / BANKOK MONK / 4 8” x 40” Tatoo Ink & Wax on Drafting Film



AMANDA HARRISON / TENDING THE GARDEN / 48” x 39” Pastel on Paper



JAMES GALINDO / SEVERANCE / 36” x 24” Oil on Linen



TOP:MICHAEL HARNISH /LAGUNA PATH / 16” x 20” Oil on Canvas

BOTTOM:NATE WILSON /Portrait of a Girl in a Green Shirt/18” x 12” Oil on Linen



EVGENIA GENNADIA-WILLIS / DEMOLITION / 18” x 40” Charcoal on Mylar



CYNTHIA SITTON in studio on MFA campus



STUDENT

Q&A WITH :Cynthia Si t tonWHY LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN?

I checked into other art schools, and it was largely the connection with such high caliber facultymentors that attracted me to LCAD. The relationships you build with them are unique. Not onlyare they professional artists and educators, but they become friends too.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST THING ABOUT THE MFA PROGRAM?

Obviously this school is gurative and that’s a big deal to me. I like that LCAD isn’t huge too.Especially here in the MFA building, the camaraderie is family-like and that’s very appealing tome. Something about the MFA building really works. We all bounce ideas off each other. It’s ahealthy competitive kind of atmosphere.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE MFA AFFECTED YOUR WORK?

I came into the grad program already represented by a gallery, so I was curious how the programwould affect my work or if it even would. I’m happily surprised that being here has broadenedmy vision conceptually, and de nitely formally. I had not been exposed to a formalist way of

thinking before. I’m being challenged to look at my work critically and objectively, to ask myself why it is that I paint what I paint, and ultimately to question what I want to do with it. I feel like Ihave the freedom to experiment with ideas and materials that I have not worked with before, andto see how they can enrich my work. I’m beginning to see that my vision was narrower before.

HOW ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS YOU HAVE BUILT BY BEING INTHE PROGRAM?

When you’re working long hours with other students in the same building, eating with them,drinking coffee, that’s communal. They are likely relationships that I will maintain when I leaveschool. There is this creative, exciting energy that goes on, and the understanding of a similarexperience. There’s always someone there to encourage you to go a little further. Somehow we

end up in uencing each other as much as even our professors and mentors do.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR PAINTING STUDIOFACULTY MENTOR?

I have been working with F. Scott Hess for two semesters now, and I’m thrilled that he is part of the program because his work has in uenced mine for quite some time. I had seen his exhibition“The Book of Hours” at the Orange County Museum of Art years ago. It was unlike anything Ihad seen before: beautiful, raw, sensual and layered with history of art. It was in your face honestand exposed. I highly respect that.

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GINA MEAD / CLOUD 6 / 48” x 36” Oil on Canvas



MICHAEL HARNISH / INTERIOR 1 / 40” x 30” Oi l on Canvas



TOP:MICHAEL PARKER /QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS / 72” x 48” Oil on Canvas

BOTTOM:TAYLOR MO NTAGUE / BACK ROOM / 24”x18” Oil on canvas



DANIEL CATALANO / REFLECTING POOL #4 / 18” x 14” Oil on Board



DANIEL CATALANO / QUANTA #1 / 72” x 48” Oil on Canvas



MFA in PAINTING




ALUMNI

SHAY BREDIMUS / INDELIBLE / 72” x 60” Tattoo Ink & Mixed Media on Drafting Film



SHAY B REDIMUSMFA 2008

BORN:

Omaha, Nebraska, 1979

Shay lives and works in

Los Angeles, California and

is currently represented by

Koplin Del Rio Gallery inCulver City, CA.

EDUCATION:

2008: MFA,

Laguna College of Art + Design

2004: BFA,

Emily Carr University, Vancouver BC

LCAD MENTORS:

2008: Wes Christensen,

Los Angeles, CA

2007: Stephen Douglas,

Los Angeles, CA

2006: F. Scott Hess,

Los Angeles, CA

RECENT EXHIBITIONS:

2010 : Indelible Marks, Koplin Del Rio

Gallery, Culver City, CA

2009 : West Coast Drawing, Drawings

VIII by Koplin Del Rio Gallery, curated

by Norman Lundin, Davidson Gallery,

Seattle, Washington

2008 : Shay Bredimus: The Rhetorical

Body, San Luis Obispo Ar t Center,

San Luis Obispo, CA

2008 : LA Art Fair, Los Angeles

Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA

2008 : Not Without Form: Recent

Drawings and Works on Paper, Donna

Beach Fine Art Gallery, University of

Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

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ALUMNI

MELANIE FLORIO / TEA FOR TWO / 18” x 18” Oil on Canvas



MELANIE FLORIOMFA 2008

BORN:

San Diego, California, 1983

Melanie lives in Seal Beach, California,

teaches at Mt. San Antonio College,

and is currently represented by

Wendt Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA.

EDUCATION:

2008: MFA, Laguna College of

Art + Design

2006: BFA, Laguna College of

Art + Design

LCAD MENTORS:

2008: Jeremy Lipking,

Woodland Hills, CA

2007: D. J. Hall, Venice, CA

2006: Kenny Harris, Venice, CA

RECENT EXHIBITIONS:

2009 : Fairhaven Mausoleum Art

Exhibition, Santa Ana, CA

2009 : Illustrated the children’s

book titled All Night Long,

Yorkshire Publishing

2009 : Illustrated the children’s book

titled Bear Crimbo by Matt Goss

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2010: Drawing, Mt. San Antonio

College, Walnut, CA

2009: Oil Painting, The Art Studio,

Westminster, CA

2009: Understanding the Visual Arts,

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA2009: Oil Painting, Mt. San Antonio

College, Walnut, CA



MFAFACULTY

MFA in PAINTING




LCAD faculty member Joseph Gerges hanging “Exodus” 77”x20” mixed media on paper

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F. Scott Hess, born 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, beganto draw intensely at the age of seven. He grew up in asmall Wisconsin town, and received a Bachelor of Sci -ence in Art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison(1977). Attracted by the dark tone, intense psychologicalcontent, and the level of technical skill displayed by art-ists in Prague and Vienna, Hess moved to the Austriancapital in 1978, attending the Vienna Academy of FineArts for ve-and-a-half years. There he learned Old Mas -ter painting techniques, studied paint chemistry, drewthousands of gure drawings from life, and completed ayear-long course at the Anatomy Institute. In 1979 Hesshad his rst solo exhibition in Vienna, quickly followedby exhibitions in Austria, Germany and France. In 1981he received one of Austria’s most prestigious awards forartists, the Theodor Koerner Award, presented by theAustrian President. In 1984 Hess moved to his currenthome of Los Angeles and in 1985 had his rst Ameri -

can solo exhibition, followed by over seventy group andsolo exhibitions, including venues in Europe, Taiwan, andIran. His work is included in the public collections of theLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Orange CountyMuseum of Art, Oakland Museum, San Jose Museumof Art, and the Smithsonian Institute, among others. In1990 he received a Western States Art Federation award,and in 1991 a J. Paul Getty Fellowship and a NationalEndowment for the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship. F. ScottHess is represented by Hirschl and Adler Modern in NewYork and Koplin Del Rio Gallery in Los Angeles.

F. SCOTTHESS



FACULTY

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F. SCOTT HESS / RIVERBED / 48” x 60” O il on Canvas



John Brosio was born 1967 in Pasadena, California. Hehas been drawing for as long as he can remember andthose earliest scribbles depict much of the same “off cen-ter” subject matter that concerns him today. Apart fromvarious travels his life has been based in either SouthernCalifornia where he was raised or Northern Californiawhere he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Uni -versity of California at Davis in 1991. Learning underthe guidance of artists such as Wayne Thiebaud andRichard Bunkall, Brosio was seduced away from hisoriginal aspirations toward a career in lm and moviespecial effects but the cinematic in uences are still verymuch apparent in his work. Known for his depictions of tornadoes, Brosio spent three seasons “storm chasing”out of Texas and will often go to such extreme measuresin pursuit of familiarity with any of his chosen subjectmatter. Various exhibitions and honors are highlightedby solo shows in both CA and NY and most recently a

survey of his work at the National Academy of SciencesMuseum in Washington D.C. during Fall of 2008.

JOHNBROSIO



FACULTY

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JOHN BROSIO / FATIGUE / 48 ” x 60” Oil on Canvas



FACULTY

SHARON ALLICOTTI

Degree: MFA, California State University, Long Beach; BA,California State University, Fullerton

JOHN BROSIODegree: BFA, University of California, Davis

JONATHAN BUR KE

Degree: MFA, Boston University, Boston, MA; BFA,Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO

RANDALL CABE

Degree: MFA, Brooklyn College, CUNY; BFA,University of California, Davis

DARLENE CAMPBELL

Degree: MFA, Claremont Graduate School; BA, University of Redlands

WES CHRISTENSEN

Degree: MFA, California State University, San Francisco; BA,California State University, Long Beach

BRAD COLEMAN

Degree: BFA, Miami University, Oxford Ohio; MFA,California State University, Fullerton

PETER FRANK

Degree: MA, BA, Columbia University, New York

JOSEPH GERGES

Degree: MFA, California State University, Fullerton; BFA,Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA

KENNY HARRISDegree: BA, Colorado College; Art Students League, New York

F. SCOTT HESS

Degree: BFA, University of Wisconsin; Vienna Academy of Fine Art

KATHRYN JACOBI

Degree: MA, BA, California State University, Northridge



FACULTY

PETER LIASHKOV

Degree: MFA, Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles; BA,University of California, Los Angeles

PERIN MAHLERDegree: MFA, Queens College, CUNY, New York; BA,

Trinity College, Hartford, CT

BARRIE MOTTISHAW

Degree: MFA, Claremont Graduate School; BA,Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

JOHN NAVA

Degree: MFA, Villa Schifanoia Graduate School of Fine Art, Florence, Italy;BA, College of Creative Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara

ROBIN PALANKER

Degree: BFA, California Institute of the Arts

BETTY SHE LTON

Degree: BA, California State University, Fullerton; MA,California State University, Fullerton; MFA,

California State University, Long Beach

JON SWIHART

Degree: MFA, BA, California State University, Northridge

JOSEPH TODOROVITCH

Degree: BFA, California State University Fullerton

D. J. HALL

Degree: BFA, University of Southern California

KENT WILLIAMSDegree: BFA, The Pratt Institute, New York

PETER ZOKOSKY

Degree: MFA, Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles; BA,University of California, Riverside



KENT WILLIAMS / MOTHER AND DAUGHTER / 42” x 50” Oil on Linen



MFA in PAINTING




STUDIO ELECTIVESStudio electives are instruct ionally driven studio classes that center on speci c topics designedto enhance technical and conceptual skills as they pertain to issues in representationalpainting. The content of each class centers on concepts and the work produced may spanparticular genres and media. Courses are run based on the needs of the cohort of studentsand the availability of faculty.

PICTORIAL S PACEThis course will examine concepts of pictorial space that move beyond the single viewpoint of one- and two-point perspective. Horizontal and vertical panoramic formats integrating multipleperspectives will be used as the setting for narrative structures that interact with the spacedynamically. Experimentation with topographical and worm’s eye views will also be included.Art Historical precedents dating from the Renaissance to contemporary periods will form thebasis of a dialogue on the nature of the perception and representation of space.

PA617 TIME: SEQU ENCE, PROCESS AND NARRATIVE

The depiction of time will be examined in a number of ways both through single and serialimagery. The notion of simultaneity within a single image will be treated as a phenomenon of the creative process and of narrative progression. Sequential imagery drawing on conventionsof comic books and graphic novels will depict linear narratives and variations on single themes.Depictions of time throughout Art History will be cited and used as visual paradigms.

PA616 COLOR: COMPOSITIO N AND PSYCHOLOGY

This course will explore the structural and thematic aspects of color composition. Workswill be created based on color harmonies and contrasts, gestalt groupings, chromatic light,dominant hue and saturation contrasts. The class will investigate the psychological and narrat ivepotentials of these combinations. Homework will use color composition strategies to supportnarrative content. Readings on the scienti c and psychological bases of color perception willbe a part of the class.

PA 614 APPROPRIATION

This studio course will examine the various historical and contemporary strategies of appropriation and recontextualization of imagery. Beginning with the borrowed styles andformats of the Baroque period through the ironic anti-modernist gambits of Pop and the selectivereuse of visual mass media conventions in contemporary art, the class will execute a seriesof works experimenting with each approach. Goals of the class will include the incorporation

of co-opted imagery into a synthetic representational artwork. Questions of originality andauthorship will be explored in class discussions and short written assignments. Examples of thevarious types of appropriation will be reviewed through slide presentations.

PA618 SURREALISM

The class will use the theoretical writings and major artworks of the Surrealist movement asthe basis for a series of studio projects. The canonical texts of psychology dealing with theunconscious will also play a role in the assignments. Image-making strategies that draw onthe unconscious including automatic drawing and the exquisite corpse will be deployed.Additionally, Surrealist literary works will be a source of subject matter.



PA619 POLITICAL NARRATIVE/IDENTITY

Contemporary events and issues will be used as a starting point for allegories dealingwith political subject matter. Historical and contemporary examples of imagery thatexplores social content will serve as paradigms for assignments. Varieties of culturalperspective on particular events will be examined and will be informed by texts thataddress strategies of reading and issues of identity.

PA620 MYTHOLOGI CAL/SYMBOLIC NARR ATIVE

This course will draw on classical literary sources to create contemporary narrativeworks. Readings from the Western and non-Western canon will form the basis for eachassignment. Readings from Structuralist philosophy texts will supplement and informthe strategies for placing the historical narrative into a contemporary translation.

REQUIRED LIBERAL ARTS COURSES

LA 621, 622, 623 TH ESIS PREPARATION

These one-unit, specialized academic courses are designed to help the studentdevelop a substantial academic Thesis that both describes and analyzes theprocess involved in the creation of the MFA studio work. This in-depth analysiswill integrate the student’s understanding of historical and contemporary issues inart as they relate to themes that emerge as a product of studio research. The nalThesis document will be submitted at the conclusion of the MFA program as partialful llment of the MFA degree.

LA 520 PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

The course is designed to prepare students for careers as professional artists andcollege-level educators. The class will also serve to inform their experiences asteaching assistants during graduate study. Students will receive instruction ondeveloping syllabi, structuring class time and delivering lecture material. Othersections of the course will detail the process of creating presentation materials tomuseums, galleries and alternative spaces for exhibition. The class will also focus onprofessional applications and interviewing strategies for academic appointments.

LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES

LA 515 FIGURATION AND MODERNISM

This course traces the major movements and canonical gures of Modernism from1850-1960. The theoretical underpinnings of Modernism are examined throughselected readings. The course will follow the path of representational art and howit was in uenced by Modernist theories and processes throughout the rst half of the 20 th century.

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LA 520 FIGURATION AND POSTMODERNISM

This course will trace the development of representational art since 1960 andcoordinate it with the major changes in the art world during this period. Attentionwill be paid to the in uence of late Modernism, Pop Art, Minimalism, Process Artand Photorealism, and other signi cant movements on representational painting anddrawing. Along with the imagery of this period, the course will trace the importanttheoretical bases of Postmodernism including Structuralism and Deconstruction.

The course will also address contemporary representation from past to present.

LA 522 THEORY AND CRITICISM

A course in contemporary representational art in galleries and museums of the greaterLos Angeles area. Noted critic Peter Frank leads classes through current exhibitionswith critical examination of the work on view. Theory and Criticism also includeswriting assignments on contemporary artists and group critiques of student work.

MFA CURRICULUM

MFA CURRICULUM/FULL TIME

FALL SEMESTER/FIRST YEAR

PA 546 Painting Studio 1 9 unitsStudio Elective 3 unitsAH 610 Figuration and Modernism 3 unitsLA622 Thesis Preparation 1 1 unit

SPRING SEMESTER/FIRST YEAR

PA 548 Painting Studio 2 9 unitsStudio Elective 3 unitsAH 621 Figuration and Postmodernism 3 unitsLA 622 Thesis Preparation 2 1 unit

UNITS/FIRST YEAR: 32

FALL SEMESTER/SECOND YEAR

PA 646 Painting Studio 3 9 unitsStudio Elective 3 units

LA 520 Pedagogy and Professional Practice 3 units

SPRING SEMESTER/SECOND YEAR

PA 648 Painting Studio 4 9 or 12 unitsStudio or Liberal Arts Elective 3 unitsLA 623 Thesis Preparation 4 1 unit UNITS/SECOND YEAR: 28

TOTAL UNITS: 60



ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACYAll students wishing to complete their MFA degree will have anadvancement review after earning 30 units of coursework. This meetingwill determine the student’s readiness to mount a Thesis exhibition uponcompleting MFA coursework and will include an oral presentation by

the student as well as a critique of artwork. The review committee willconsist of the MFA Chair and three or more additional faculty.

ELIGIBILITY

To be admitted to the Master of Fine Arts program, applicants musthave attained a Bachelors degree with a 3.0 GPA in studio subjects. Thedegree must be awarded from an institution accredited by an appropriateregional accrediting body.

ADMISSIONS/APPLICATIONREQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION AND FEE

Submit the MFA application for admission along with a $50 non-refundable application fee. The application fee is waived when applyingonline. LCAD honors the College Board application fee waiver form.TRANSCRIPTS

Of cial transcripts from all accredited colleges attended are requiredfor admission. Unof cial transcripts will not be accepted. All transcriptsmust be in English or accompanied by a cert i ed English translation.PERSONAL STATEMENT

A 500 word personal statement of the applicant’s educational and artisticgoals related to the MFA in Painting at Laguna College is required foradmission. Applicants applying online will have the opportunity toupload their personal statement along with the application.RESUME/CURRI CULUM VITAE

Please submit an outline of your educational, professional, and work-related experiences.LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Submit two letters of recommendation from previous instructors,practicing artists, or college administrators. Letters must be mailed toGraduate Admissions in a sealed envelope.PERSONAL INTERVIEW

A personal interview with the Graduate Chair and/or Dean of Fine Artsis required for all applicants. Applicants residing within a 150-mileradius of Laguna Beach are required to visit campus for the interview.Applicants living outside this radius will conduct a phone interview.



PORTFOLIO

Submit a portfolio CD of 15 to 20 works along with an inventory list of works in theorder they appear. Include the t itle, medium, size and date of completion for each piece.Clearly label all application materials.

The portfolio will ideally include recent (2-4 years) images of gure, portrait, or nature

drawings and/or paintings done from direct observation. Still life, room interior, landscape,or narrative gure paintings, (including work from imagination in part or whole) areencouraged, especially if representative of the applicant’s current creative work, or re ectiveof themes he/she wishes to pursue in their graduate program studies.

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION + DEPOSIT

Upon the receipt of all required application materials, the applicant will receive writtennoti cation via mail. Accepted applicants must con rm admission to the MFA programwithin two weeks of noti cation by returning the Enrollment Form enclosed in theacceptance packet. A $500 non-refundable tuition deposit along with the Enrollment Formcon rms admission and secures enrollment for the applied semester. Accepted applicantswho do not deposit will be placed on a wait list.

INTERNATIONAL STU DENTS

International students must submit veri cation of English language pro ciency by obtaininga score of at least 550 on a TOEFL test. Transcripts must be certi ed translations, and aDeclaration of Financial Sponsorship must be received.

MAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Graduate Of ceLaguna College of Art + Design2222 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651

MFA THESIS EXHIBITION

At the end of each Spring semester the MFA will mount a group Thesis exhibition in theLos Angeles area. The exhibition represents a summative visual statement of research in

the program and consists of work that centers around each student’s particular conceptualobjectives. Previous venues for each two-week show have included the I-5 gallery at theBrewery art colony and, most recently, Arena 1 gallery at Santa Monica Art Studios.Members of the college community as well as collectors, gallery dealers and critics areinvited to a reception at the gallery.

MFA THESIS STATEMENT

A written Thesis of at least 4000 words is required for the MFA degree at LCAD. The The-sis is intended to complement the student’s studio research by providing a vehicle for theexpression of emerging themes and concepts. Three one-unit sections of Thesis Preparation



classes, taken in the student’s rst, second and fourth semesters are intended to ensurethat the written aspect of the Thesis evolves and keeps pace with studio production.

FINANCIAL AID

The purpose of nancial aid is to assist students whose personal and family resourcesare insuf cient to meet the total cost of education at Laguna College of Art + Design.

Financial aid is available from one or more of the following sources: scholarships,grants, part-time employment, and loans. LCAD is also eligible to participate inDepartment of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance programs. Eligibility formost forms of nancial aid is based on demonstrated nancial need. Financial need isthe difference between the Cost of Education (a standard budget) and the EstimatedFamily Contribution (the amount the student, and if applicable, the student’s spouseand/or parents can be expected to contribute). Cost of Education components includetuition and fees, an allowance for books and supplies, housing, food, transportation,and personal expenses. Family contributions are based on the Federal Methodologyanalysis of the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and supplemental documents. Students who believe they will need nancialassistance to attend LCAD and who meet the eligibility requirements are encouragedto apply for aid. Financial aid awards are made for one academic year and must bereapplied for each subsequent year.

To receive need-based nancial aid from LCAD, the applicant must meet thefollowing eligibility criteria:

1. Be accepted for enrollment as a matriculating student2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen3. Maintain measurable satisfactory academic progress according to the standardsand practices established by LCAD while enrolled4. Not owe a refund on or be in default of any Title IV loan previously received forattendance at any postsecondary institution5. Be in compliance with Selective Service regulations

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To be considered for any type of need-based aid at LCAD, complete the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you cannot complete

the application online please contact the nancial aid of ce. Processing time mayvary depending on the type of application and the date of submission. Generally, theprocessor needs three to six weeks to process the application.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The college has a limited number of graduate merit scholarships. The graduateadmissions committee will select outstanding students for renewable graduate meritscholarships ranging from $500 to $12,000 yearly.

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TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS

Graduate students may apply for a limited number of Teaching Assistantships to workunder the guidance of LCAD faculty in undergraduate foundation and drawing and paintingcourses. Teaching assistantship compensation will vary according to the number of unitstaught. Graduate students may assist only one course per semester. Teaching assistantshipsare tuition discounts and are added to a student’s merit scholarship.

For further information about nancial aid please contact the Financial Aid Of ce at949.376.6000 x223 or [email protected].

LCAD ADMINISTR ATIONOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ext. 233

Dennis Power , Ph.D., [email protected]

Jennifer Daniels , Executive Assistant to the President [email protected] OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ext. 240

Jonathan Burke , V.P. of Academic Affairs/Dean of Fine Arts [email protected]

Helene Garrison , V.P. of Academic Affairs/Dean of Liberal [email protected]

Michael Savas , Dean of Visual Communication/Chair of [email protected]

Kerri Redeker , Executive Assistant to the Academic [email protected]

Sandy Appleoff , Chair of Game [email protected]

Catharin Eure , Chair of Graphic Design

[email protected]

Grant Hier , Chair of Liberal [email protected]

David Kuhn , Chair of [email protected]

Perin Mahler , Chair of MFA in [email protected]



GRADUATE STUDIES 949.497.4984

Perin Mahler , Chair of MFA in [email protected]

Jessica Arsenian , MFA Program Coordinator [email protected]

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ext. 248

Mike Rivas , Dean of [email protected]

Sammy Macias , Assistant Director of [email protected]

Lindsay Farr , Admissions [email protected]

Christian Ramirez , Admissions [email protected]

James Miller , Admissions Counselor [email protected]

Michael Jacques , Admissions [email protected]

BUSINESS OFFICE ext. 228

Jim Godek , Chief Financial Of cer [email protected]

Fatima Silva , Business [email protected]

Winona Christiansen-Kirk , Accounts Payable [email protected]

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES ext. 255

Robin Fuld , Director of Career [email protected]

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Patsee Ober , V.P. of Development ext. [email protected]

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Tracy D. Hartman , Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relationsext. 241 [email protected]

FINANCIAL AID ext. 223

Michael Pearlman , Director of Financial [email protected]

FACILITIES ext. 254

John Eertwegh , Facilities Manager [email protected]

Ed Thorell , Gallery [email protected]

RECEPTION DESK 949.376.6000

Mark Murray , Receptionist/Campus [email protected]

REGISTRAR ext. 224

Laura Nicklas , [email protected]

RUTH SALYER LIBRARY ext. 225

Jennifer Martinez Wormser , Librarian [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES ext. 245

Maria Dudley , Assistant to the Registrar/Student [email protected]

Jennifer DeMark , School Counselor [email protected] TECHNICAL SERVICES ext. 238

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