New program recognizes the complexity of
narrative comics as a multi-faceted art form
CHICAGO, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The School
of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in
art and design education, is launching a Master of Fine Arts
in Studio, Comics program, an innovative, interdisciplinary
pathway designed for aspiring comic artists. This new program
recognizes the complexity of narrative comics as a multi-faceted
art form, providing students with world-class facilities and a
unique opportunity to explore and experiment across various
disciplines, including painting, drawing, writing and narrative
expression.
"Countless comics artists have honed their craft at the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago,
like Chris Ware, Caroline Cash, Emil
Ferris and current faculty member Beth Hetland," shared Dean of Graduate Studies
Delinda Collier. "The interdisciplinary nature of our education has
helped them create groundbreaking works, and we're thrilled to
launch an official program tailored to the unique needs of this
dynamic art form."
The MFA in Studio, Comics program at SAIC offers a collaborative
environment that leverages Chicago's vibrant narrative comics community.
Through foundational comics seminars, coupled with a selection of
studio electives and guidance from esteemed faculty advisors,
students will be able to develop their unique narrative voices and
visual languages. The curriculum is structured to support artistic
growth by allowing students to work across the departments of
Printmedia, Painting and Drawing, Writing and Visual Communication
Design.
Building on SAIC's established strengths as one of the world's
top art and design colleges, the MFA in Studio, Comics emphasizes
an experimental approach, encouraging students to push boundaries,
explore new creative languages and engage in multidisciplinary
experimentation.
About the School of the Art Institute of
Chicago
The School of the Art
Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in
educating the world's most influential artists, designers and
scholars for more than 155 years. Located in downtown Chicago, with a fine arts graduate program
ranked number two in the nation by U.S. News and World
Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and
design as well as world-class resources, including the Art
Institute of Chicago museum,
on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC's
undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have
the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform
Chicago and the world, and adults,
teens and kids in our Continuing Studies classes have the
opportunity to explore their creative sides, build portfolios and
advance their skills. Notable alumni and faculty include
Georgia O'Keeffe, Nick Cave, David
Sedaris, Cynthia Rowley,
Michelle Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and
Jeff Koons.
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