Studio Art
Introduction & Overview
The Studio Art Department values the process of collaboration in the development of artists. We work with you as an individual and feel that the quality of the process determines the quality of the product. The fine arts are emphasized as the foundation for all art careers. After exploring several areas, you will do advanced work on your senior project in a chosen area of concentration, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, illustration, digital media/graphic design or photography.
Art is not simply about art; it includes the present world, the worlds of the past, and the worlds of the future. Art begins outside of the studio and is defined and refined in the studio. In a more comprehensive semblance it is returned to the world and presented to the public. Students find that Manhattanville’s proximity to New York City, with its museums, galleries and art studios, is convenient and stimulating. The city is a center for advertising, publishing, and printing, and is the source of many job opportunities in these related fields. Placement in meaningful internships will be encouraged.
Students exhibit their work throughout the college campus and in Berger Gallery and Brownson Gallery. Senior projects are exhibited in April of the Senior year in group exhibitions.
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or B.F.A/M.A.T Honors Program.
Minor
Studio Art
Career Ideas
Art Teacher, Exhibit Designer, Fashion Artist, Fashion Designer, Fine Artist, Illustrator, Interior Designer, Model Maker, Painter, Architecture Rendering Artist, Professional Photographer, Textile Designer and Weaving/Fiber Sculpture artist, Sculptor, Set Designer, Technical Illustrator, Toy Designer, and Web Art Director.
Program Director
Randolph A. Williams, 914.323.5331, randy.williams@mville.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Alakananda Mukerji – Watercolor, Drawing, Digital Media, Painting, Lithography, Textile Design
Tim Ross – Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Digital Media
Randolph A. Williams – Painting, Assemblage/Collage, Installation, Museum Education, Art Education
Faculty Emerita
Ann Bavar
Adjunct Faculty
Ruth Bauer – Wire Sculpture
Jim Bergesen – Drawing, Color 2/D, Painting
Laura Bethone – Textile Design and Interior Space and Design
Sheila Fane – 3D Design
Michelle Foligno – Weaving as Sculpture
David Hughes – Ceramics
Kevin Klein – Painting
Pamela Lawton – Painting, Abstract Art
Deborah Lutz – Drawing, Color/2D Design, Life Drawing, Museum as Studios
Christopher Manning – 3D Design, Sculpture, Painting
Mitchell Martinez - Toy Design
Randy Matusow – Photography
Deborah Mesa-Pelly – Photography, Fashion Photography
Mari Ogihara – Ceramics
Elizabeth Prince –Fashion and Design
Dolores Santoliquido – Drawing, Illustration, Color/2D Design
Eric Strauss- Drawing
Studio Art Major Procedures for Acceptance
Portfolio for Incoming Students
Students wishing to major in Studio Art will be accepted by the College’s Admissions Department based on standard criteria plus a portfolio review by the Art Department. It is suggested that students include in their portfolio works in multiple media, works from observation, and works from outside of class (when possible). Approximately 15 images may be submitted in slide or digital format with an accompanying description sheet.
Portfolio for enrolled students
Enrolled students wishing to declare art as their major must submit a portfolio to the Chair of the Art Department. It is suggested the portfolio include works in multiple media, works from observation, and works from outside of class (when possible). Approximately 15 images should be submitted in slide or digital format with an accompanying description sheet.