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At a Glance
Founded
1805 in Philadelph ia, PA
History
The nation's oldest continually operating
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Programs
• Certificate (Cert)
• Academy BFA
• BFA I University of Pennsylvania
• Post Baccalaureate (PB)
• Master of Fine Arts (M FA)
Majors
• Drawing
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• Painting
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
Enrollment
• 240 Certificate IB FA
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• 80 MFA
Accreditation
National Association of Schools
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Member
Association of Independent Colleges
of Art and Design
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PETE ZEBLEY, CERTifiCATE
1 CATHERINE MULLIGAN, CERTIFICATE
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elcome to the
Pennsylvania Academy of the
Fine Arts, the nation's oldest continually
operating art school and museum. While tradition
is a keystone of PAFA, we are so much more.
Our students and faculty reinvent artistic traditions while
discovering new and exciting ways to create and look at art.
PAFA is a specialized and unique art school where painting,
drawing, printmaking, and sculpture are studied, critiqued,
and exhibited. Our
Annual Studen t Exhibition CASE) is the
culmination of a student's body of work. In the 2008 AS E,
more than $384,000 worth of student work was sold, and
more than $150,000 in prizes and scholarships were awarded.
Graduates of PAFA establish successful careers as
professional artists and are working and exhibiting artwork
in galleries and museums all over the world. They also make
films, own businesses, and are everyday but extraordinary
members of society. Their core being, wherever their life
path takes them, is art.
A Community of Artists
Our campus is small and reflects our
supportive approach to education. With over
340 students in the Certificate, the Academy
BFA, and our graduate programs, we pride
ourselves in giving each student personal
attention. Academy BFA students in their
fourth year, Certificate students In their third
and fourth years, and all graduate students
have their own studio spaces.
As a student at PAFA, you'll qUickly feel at
home within a community of artists. You will
be taught by professional artist-instructors,
who get to know you by name as a real person,
not just a face in a class. You will meet students
who share your interest and your love of art.
We have a long tradition of fostering a
community of artists where creativity and
self-exploration are encouraged.
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Ira_d itional Studios and Inn_ovafute Facilities
Historic Landmark Building
Our H istoric Landmark Building, designed by the firm
of Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt, was completed
in 1876 and is registered as a National Historic Landmark.
It houses the historic studios and cast hall, and has an
outstanding collection of American art on permanent display.
Students at PAFA study cast drawing, figure drawing,
animal drawing, figure painting, and figure modeling
in the same studios used by Thomas Eakins, who was
both a student and a teacher at the Academy, and other
distinguished alumni. The six historic studios are designed
in the tradition of the Beaux-Arts schools of Europe.
These majestic spaces contain our famous cast collection
of antique and Renaissance sculpture, part of PAFA's
c urriculum for more than 200 years.
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
The newly renovated Samuel M.v. Hamilton Building has
more than 300,000 square feet of museum exhibition
spaces, studios, and classrooms. This 11-story, state-ofthe-art facility, across the street from the Historic Landmark
Building, represents the future of PAFA. The new facilities
include a library, student lounges, exhibition areas, and large,
fully equipped printmaking and sculpture studios. Students
work in sky-lit painting and drawing studio classrooms,
and the facility has over 225 individual student studios
and work areas.
The Hamilton Building also contains the co ntemporary
galleries of our museum, which each year displays the
work of the Annual Student Exhibition, as wel l as a
full schedule of exhibitions and art event s.
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£hiJadelphia - A Vibrant I oc~a!L..!L!
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Philadelphia has a character
all its own. National Geographic
Traveler Magaz ine has called
Philadelphia the "next great
ci ty." Philadelphia boasts
This big American city is essentially a collection of neighborhoods. The Museum
District, Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount, South Philadelphia, Old City, Queen Village,
University City - each of these neighborhoods helps define the unique character
more than 400 cultural and
of our metropolis.
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Here in Center City, PAFA is at the crossroads of two adjacent artistic districts:
many within walking distance
ofPAFA. The metropolitan
Philadelphia region is horne
to over 60 schools, colleges,
and universiti es.
the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, home to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the
Rodin Museum, The Franklin Institute, and (coming in 2010) the new home of the
Barnes Foundation, and the Avenue of the Arts, including the Kimmel Center
for the Performing Arts, and the Academy of Music.
No other school is located at an intersection of such an amazing collection of artistic
treasures. Indeed, our location affords our students exceptional opportunities to
develop as artists.
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The Annual Student Exhibition
The most important event in a student's PAPA
career is the Annual Student Exhibition -
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as ASE. A tradition for over a century, the ASE
is among the largest and best~attended student
exhibitions in the country.
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The artwork in the AS E represents the culmination of PAFA
training. Graduating students in the Master's program, Certificate
students in their final years of study, and BFA students in
their fourth year are eligible to show in the ASE. The exhibition
illuminates the variety of styles and techniques that emerge
from PAFA:s emphasis on traditional skills and a contemporary
vision. In the process, student-artists learn how to plan and
install a show of their own work.
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JON OLIVIERI, CERTIFICATE
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DEIRDRE BURNS, CERTIFICATE
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ALLISON MILLER, CERTIFICATE
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DORON LANGB ERG, CERTIFICATE
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JOSEPH LOZANO, MFA
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CHRIS WADDELL, MFA
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The Gala Preview Party, underwritten by the Women's
Board of the Academy, provides an opportunity for art
collectors, gallery owners, friends, and art professionals to
view and purchase student work. Students benefit by
making connections to art world professionals that will
enhance their opportunities throughout their careers.
Money raised from the sale of tickets to the Preview Party
goes to PAFA:s scholarship fund for the benefit of students.
The students benefit twice: by selling artwork and from
scholarship money raised each year from ticket sales.
Competitive prizes and prestigious travel award grants
totaling over $150,000 are presented each year for the
best work in several categories. The travel awards allow
students to travel allover the world to see museums and
cultural centers. Many of these awards are PAFA traditions
and have been offered annually for over 100 years.
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The Academy Certificate
For more than 200 years, PAFA has produced many of America's
finest artists. Our students join a lineage that traces its origins from
teacher to student from as far back as Thomas Eakins, the French
Academy, and the first art academy of 16th-century Italy. At the
same time, PAFA students create work in a wide range of styles
and techniques that reflect the diversity of contemporary art-making
practice. The Certificate Program offers majors in drawing, painting,
printmaking, and sculpture.
The Academy BFA
As the newest member of the PAFA community, the Academy
BFA combines the best of both worlds: the extraordinary training
students receive in the fine arts as well as incorporating the latest
concepts in liberal arts education. The Academy BFA is 126 credits
of studio art, art history, language and literature, history and culture,
and science and quantitative reasoning.
The Academy BFA is ideal for students seeking an undergraduate
degree program as well as transfer students from comm unity
col leges and four-year colleges seeking both studio and liberal
arts advanced standing. In addition, official results on the AP
and CLEP examinations are also permitted.
The First Year at PAFA
Students in both the Certificate and the
Academy BFA take courses that introduce
each of the majors, crealing a foundation
for further study. USing an approach
that incorporates an exclusively fine arts
curriculum is unique to PAFA. Students
declare their major in the second year.
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Academy BFA students are enrolled In
the same studio classes as Certificate
students In the foundation year. In addition,
Academy BFA students also begin to
take liberal arts classes required for their
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A
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PENNSYlVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS • 1805
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Office of Admissions
128 North Broad Street
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Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The following information is provided to assist you in applying for
admission to PAFA. If at any time you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Adm issions at the email or phone
number listed above.
Our Programs
For additional information, please refer to our web site. Questions about which program is best for you? Contact the Office of Admissions. We will
be glad to assist you.
• Four-Year Certificate - Steeped in history and tradition, the Certificate is the original program at PAFA and represents the cutting edge of art as
interpreted by our students and faculty. The Certificate is a four-year program that is exclusively devoted to fine arts and art history. The Certificate
program requires a minimum of a state-approved high school diploma or GED for consideration.
• The Academy BFA - The newest addition to PAFA, the Academy BFA is the first all-Academy undergraduate degree program. It comprises
126 credits in studio art, art history, and three other core areas of liberal arts, including Language and Literature, History/ Culture/Social Science,
and Science and Quantitative Th inking. All classes are taken at PAFA and the degree is awarded by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
The Academy BFA is ideal for both recent high school graduates as well as transfer students from community colleges and four-year institutions.
The Academy BFA permits a maximum of 63 transfer credits, and requires a minimum of a state-approved high school diploma or G ED for
consideration.
• Four-Year Certificate/Coordinated BFA with Penn - Certificate students can obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts through our Coordinated BFA
program with the University of Pennsylvania. Combining studio work at PAFA with rigorous academic studies at Penn, students design a flexible,
self-paced schedule toward completing a BFA. Students admitted to this program may begin taking Penn classes after completion of 30 credits
at PAFA. This program allows for the transfer of fine arts courses, but not the transfer of liberal arts courses. The Coordinated BFA program
requires a strong academic background with a minimum of a state-approved high school diploma or GED.
• The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Graduate Studies - Simply known as the PB, the Post Baccalaureate program is a 30 credi~
non-degree graduate program that prepares developing artists to move to the next level in their craft. Some applicants are looking to enhance
their artistic skills, while others are looking to complete an additional 30 credits to apply to an M FA program. PB students enjoy individualized
attention from faculty specifically assigned to their program. The PB program requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field including
30 credits in studio art for consideration. Applicants can apply directly to the PB or can be referred to the PB for consideration
by the MFA Review Committee.
• MFA - The MFA program is the terminal degree in the world of fine arts. Applicants to the MFA program are looking to enhance their craft to
become skilled artists, teachers, college professors, museum and gallery staff and numerous other careers in the arts. MFA applicants must either
have a BFA or equivalent with a minimum of 60 credits in studio art for consideration.
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Our application is self-managed. We ask that you gather all of the following credentials together and mail them in one envelope.
Transcripts and letters of recommendation should be sent to YOU (be sure they remain sealed!) and forwarded to us with the rest
of your materials. Please submit:
1.
0 Completed and signed application
2. 0 $40 Application Fee
3.
0 Personal Statement (1-2 pages typed, double-spaced)
4. 0 Portfolio (see portfOlio Instructions on page 2)
5. 0 Image inventory of your portfolio
6. 0 Two letters of recommendation (from those who know you and your work best)
7. 0 Final, Official Transcripts from all schools attended
8. 0 Resume (optional, but helpful, especially for non-traditional and graduate applicants)
9. 0 Official TOEFL Scores (for non-native speakers of English only)
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
International Applicants
PAFA welcomes applications from international candidates. We ask that international applicants apply early to allow for the complexities of
international post. International applicants follow the same admissions procedures outlined above (page 1) but also need to submit official scores
of the TOEFL examination if they are a non-native English speaker. If accepted, international applicants will be sent the necessary paperwork to
complete to receive their 1-20 to apply for a U.S. student visa. The Academy issues F1 student visas only. Our TOEFL test code is 8499.
Transfer Candidates
PAFA welcomes transfer students in both the Four-Year Certificate as well as the Academy BFA. For all transfer applicants seeking stu dio credit,
the portfolio must include work done in the studio classes for which you are seeking transfer credit Art studio credit is only granted upon review
of the Office of Admissions (for academic equivalency) and the Admissions Review Committee (for studio equivalency). The transfer of any
studio credits, regardless of grade earned, is contingent upon the artistic skills demonstrated by the portfolio.
• The Academy BFA -Your completed application (including all transcripts) will be reviewed for both studio art and liberal art transfer credit.
Liberal arts classes must be equivalent to a class offered by PAFA, must have been taken within the last ten years, must have been successfully
completed with a grade of "C" or better, and not applied to another degree.
• Four-Year Certificate-Your completed application (including all transcripts) will be reviewed for studio and art history transfer credits only.
The Four-Year Certificate does not offer liberal art classes beyond art history and therefore can only consider credits in these areas. All classes
must be equivalent to a class offered by PAFA, must have been taken within the last ten years, must have been successfully completed with
a grade of "CO or better, and not applied to another degree.
• For Community College Transfers - PAFA is constantly working to create new transfer agreements with community colleges. These
agreements help to assist students in receiving as many transfer credits as possible, based on the curricu lum of each school. Check with your
transfer office or PAFA's Office of Admissions to see if your college has such an agreement. If not, you can help us in starting the process for
your college.
The Deadlines
Please note that our deadlines are in-house (not post-mark) and if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, we will accept applications
until 5:00 p.m. the next business day. In the pas~ our MFA program has closed on the deadline and the Certificate and Academy BFA programs
remained open after the deadline for those not seeking merit scholarship. Of course, we can not encourage you enough to apply early.
o Certificate/BFA Early Decision
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o Certificate/BFA Regu lar Decision .. .... .................. March 1-o Post Baccalaureate .. ...........................•........... April 1
o MFA ............................ ...... ................. February 1
o Financial A id (for all programs, using the FAFSA) ............... March 1
"Early Decision: This status is for Certificate/BFA applicants only. PAFA's Early Decision status is non-binding, and simply permits those
applicants who consider the Academy as their first choice to apply early and receive an early decision from the Admissions Review
Committee. Early Decision applicants have priority consideration for merit scholarship support as well as International House housing slots.
Our Early Decision status does not prohibit you from applying to other schools.
"The March 1st deadline for the Certificate/BFA is a merit scholarship deadline. All completed applications that arrive by this deadline will
be reviewed for admission and merit scholarship. After March 1, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Home Schooled
The Academy welcomes applications from home-schooled students. Laws regulating home schooling vary from state to state. In general, we
require either a state-approved diploma or the GED from home-schooled applicants. Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions with
any specific questions you may have about this process.
Portfolio Instructions
The portfolio is a major part of each application. We can not stress enough the importance of a portfoliO that reflects an honest, concise, and
profeSSional. representation of the applicant's work. You are encouraged to visit our web site to download our Certificate BFA or Graduate
PortfoliO GUidelines. We accept three types of media: disk, slides, or actual work (for local Certificate/BFA applicants only). Please use only
one of the above formats for you r entire portfolio.
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PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS • 1805
Office of Admissions
128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1424
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www.pafa .edu
Program and Term of Interest
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Thank
you for considering us as a choice for your future. Please note that
PAFA's application is self-managed. Your completed application
should arrive in one envelope by the posted deadline. Have all
recommendations and transcripts sent to you (do not open the
envelopes!) and forward them to us with this completed application,
our application fee ($40), your personal statement, a copy of your
most recent resume (optional) and your portfolio. Check out our
web site for excellent guides to creating and editing your portfolio.
The Office of Admissions is here to assist you. Please feel free to
contact us at admissions@pafa.edu or at 215-972-7625 if you have
any questions. Please note that PAFA does not require scores of
the SAT, ACT, or GRE for admission.
o Four-Year Certificate
o The Academy BFA
o Four-Year Certificate/Coordinated BFA with Penn
o Early Decision
o Post Baccalaureate Certificate
o MFA
(above programs only; see instructions)
Applying for (check one)
o Spring 20
o Fall 20
(Certificate and BFA only)
(All programs)
Applicant Information
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Other Names Used _______________________________________________________________________________________
2.
Current Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
3.
Permanent Address
lAST IFAMILY
FIRSTIGIVEN
MIDDLE
(IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) _____________________________________________________________________
4. Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Daytime Phone
6.
Date of Birth
8.
U.S. Social Security Number
Sa. Evening Phone _______________________________
(AND/OR CELL)
7. Gender
(IF AVAILABLE)
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If not a U.S. citizen, are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?
11.
Place of Birth
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Yes
CITY
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Male
No
COUNTRY
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Is English Your Native Language?
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Ethnicity (optional)
14.
Date taken, type (computer or web) and score of TOEFL ___________________________________________________________
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Yes
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Country of Citizenship _______________________________
STATE
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Female
No
African American/Caribbean
0 Asian American/Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Native American
Latino/Hispanic 0 Caucasian
0 Other __________________________________
NOTE: OFFICIAL SCORES ARE REOUIRED FOR NON-SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH
Educational Background
High School (to be completed by all applicants)
15. Name and Location of High School
NAME OF SCHOOL
TOWN
CITY
STATE
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_2e nn ~yJ~Lani~Academy of
he Fine Arts
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When did, Dr will, YDU graduate? - - - / - - - / - - YEAR
DAY
MONTH
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Were you home-schooled?
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Yes
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No
17. Name of High School Art Teacher
(If you were home-schooled, you will need to submit either a state-approved diploma or GED
scores before you can be fully matriculated.)
College and Universities Attended (please list most recent or current insti tution first)
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Name and Location of Institution ___________::-::-::-:::=:::----------------:==~=_-------NAME OF SCHOOL
CITY AND STATE
20.
Dates Attended _ _ _ _ _ _ to _ _~--MONTH / YEAR
MONTH / YEAR
21.
Name and Location of Institution
22.
Dates Attended
20a. Degree Awarded and Date
NAME OF SCHOOL
CITY AND STATE
22a. Degree Awarded and Date
to
MONTH / YEAR
MONTH / YEAR
Name and Location of Institution
23.
NAME OF SCHOOL
24a. Degree Awarded and Date
to
Dates Attended
24.
MONTH / YEAR
CITY AND STATE
MONTH / YEAR
Are You Seeking Transfer Credit (Certificate and BFA applicants only)? 0 Yes
0 No
(If Yes, please be sure that official transcripts and course descriptions are enclosed with your com pleted application. Requests for studio art
transfer credit must include a transfer portfolio that shows your work in these classes.)
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Additional Information
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Are you a legal dependent of your parents/guardians?
27.
Contact Information of you r parents/legal guardians:
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0
Yes
No
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Not Applicable (If yes, please complete question '27, below)
NAME, RELATIONSHIP, AND OCCUPATION
ADDRESS / CITY / STATE
PHDNE
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Recommendations: All applicants are required to submit two recommendations, to be included with you r completed, self-managed
application packet.
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To which other schools are you applying? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___
(Your answers here will not impact on our decision; we are just curious!)
30.
Personal Statement: Please submit, with this completed application, yo ur personal statement ( 1-'2 typed pages, double-spaced maximum)
answering one - or all - of the following questions/statements for you r prog ram:
• Certificate/BFA:
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What kind of artistic environment are you looking for in a school?
How has art history influenced your work and how do you think it will continue to do so?
• Post Baccalaureate/MFA:
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Select a movement or trend in contemporary art and describe you and your work in relation to it.
Your PAFA Experience: Please tell us a little about your past experience with the Academy:
How did you hear about us:
Have you visited PAF~s School of Fine Arts recently?
0
Yes
0
No
Have you had a portfolio review with a member of the PAFA staff?
If yes, where and with whom?
Have you had a tour of the school or attended a First Friday event?
32.
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
No
No
Your signature: By signing here, you are indicating that the information you provided is accurate and complete.
We reserve the right to deny admission to any candidate who does not meet our admission requirements.
Signature and Date:
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Undergraduate Curriculum
Drawing
The unifyin g feature of all majors at PAFA is drawing.
Majors build on the skills acquired from figure and
observational drawing to develop the expressive possibilities
of drawing and related works on paper. A unique aspect
of drawing at PAFA is its emphasis on utilizing the famous
collection of plaster casts of master sculpture. Students
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learn the techniques of rendering form in light and shade
and depicting accurate shape and proportion.
Painting
During the second year, painting majors study the methods
and materials of traditional and contemporary painting,
including life painting, still life painting, portrait, landscape,
figure composition, and drawing in a variety of media.
Majors are encouraged to take electives from other majors
and art history seminars to broaden their understanding of
issues in painting. Advanced students pursue individual
projects under the mentorship of faculty critics. Creativity is
enhanced by a solid basis of information and skill-based
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training. Each painter is given the tools to explore a personal
vision that may take a variety of directions.
Printmaking
After introductory courses during their first year, students
take courses in the disciplines of intaglio, lithography,
woodcut/relief, book arts, silkscreen, and digital media.
Printmaking includes both traditional and experimental
approaches to image making and merges the conceptual
with the technical to produce works on paper with relevance
and significance to contemporary art practice. Student work
is acquired for the student archives study collection, to be
exhibited as examples of specific techniques and inspiration.
Printmaking majors create works on paper that have a
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personal viewpoint expressed with technical excellence.
Sculpture
First-year students are introduced to anatomy, life modeling,
and 3D form making. Students focus on the relationships
between sculptural process and expressive issues of
composition and content. They learn techniques of metal and
woodworking, mixed-media fabrication, and figure modeling.
Advanced students pursue independent projects under the
guidance of faculty mentors, using the well-equipped wood,
metal, and clay modeling studios and foundry. Sculpture
students work in a wide array of styles and media to produce
works of individual beauty and technical mastery.
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NORA HUMPAGE, CERTIFICATE
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DAN JACOBS, CERTIFICATE
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TATE OSIVASHJ, CERTIFICATE
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CAITLIN FENNELLY, CERTIFICATE
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KATELYN GRETH, CERTIFICATE
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Coordinated BFA with
the University of Pennsylvania
Since 1929, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) have cooperatively offered a
unique combination of nationally renowned studio art training and
Ivy League academics.
PAFA students can obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the
University of Pennsylvania through the Coordinated BFA Program.
Students may apply to Penn at the same time as their application
to the Academy, or any time during or after completing Certificate
requirements. All academic preparation prior to PAFA will be
reviewed for admission to Penn. Penn will accept Academy credits
to fulfill studio credit requirements for the BFA.
Students may pursue the Penn BFA along either of two paths:
1) Take Penn classes concurrent with studio courses at PAFA.
The foundation skills, independence of the private studio
2) Complete Certificate requirements at the Academy first, then
experience, and participation in the Annual Student Exhibition
help students prepare for careers in art. The BFA degree can
take required Penn courses to complete the degree program.
Th is self-paced program offers students maximum flexibility in
provide additional support for careers in museum or gallery
operation and arts administration. Many BFA students go
their academic pursuits. Many of our students complete the BFA
in five academic years.
on to graduate school to obtain a Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
or complete art teacher certification programs.
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BEN PASSIONE, CERTIFICATE
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JORDAN GRISKA CERTIFICATE
Post Baccalaureate Certificate
in Graduate Studies
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MIA PASTORE, MFA
This program is designed to address the needs of a wide
range of students: those with an undergraduate degree,
with substantial studio experience, who need an additional
year of studio work to develop a strong, cohesive, and
competitive body of work; students requiring a year of intensive
studio work prior to beginning a graduate level program; or
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individuals with a degree in art who wish to pursue working
a different medium. It combines an advanced academic
program of foundation and techniques, with upper-level
independent studio/critique system, and seminars designed
to develop personal vision through exposure to trends in
contemporary art issues. All Post Baccalaureate students
enjoy a private studio in The Hamilton Bui lding.
Master of Fine Arts Program
This intensive, two-year studio art degree program involves
daily interaction with an outstanding faculty of resident
and visiting artists; regular private and group critiques;
seminars in critical readings; a written thesis component;
exposure to an outstanding visiting artist program; and
participation in graduate drawing and painting that reflect
PAFA's emphasis on achieving a high degree of skill in
drawing and studio art-making practice. Students are
expected to possess an unusually strong work eth ic and
to be highly productive and able to work independently.
The program is centered in the traditional studio arts of
painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, but within these
disciplines displays a considerable diversity in approach.
All students are provided a private studio in The Hamilton
Build ing, with 24-hour access to facilities.
During both years of study, every MFA student must enroll
in drawing and seminar classes that meet once a week at
scheduled times. Students may elect to take classes within
PAFl\s Certificate program, with its emphasis on working
from life and the acquisition of traditional art making ski ll s.
Th is, in conjunction with extensive access to the private studio,
provides an open schedule allowing flexibility within the
program. The Studio Critique system allows the student to
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choose three faculty critics from a large faculty representing
a wide range of studio practice. During the second year, every
student is required to complete a written thesis and to submit
work for a final jury review by all graduate faculty. The program
of study culminates in the Annual Student Exhibition in the
museum gall eries of The Hamilton Building.
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PAFA:s fine arts faculty is composed entirely of working artists.
Many faculty have themselves studied at PAFA, thus forming an
They maintain high standards in a rigorous program, enabling
students to master the technical, philosophical, historical, and
unbroken chain of artists handing down the institution's valuable
traditions to succeeding generations. Others bring different points
contemporary aspects of the fine arts. Several faculty members
maintain professional studios near campus, allowing them to
share their own creative challenges in the studio with students
while putting lessons into a current context.
of view to the Academy from studies at the world's other top
Throughout the year, visiting artists come to campus for lectures
and workshops. The artists visit students' studios for critiques,
enriching the curriculum and mentoring provided by PAFA:s
distinguished residential faculty.
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art institutions.
PAFA:s Graduate Faculty includes leaders of the contemporary
art world with national and international reputations as exceptional
practicing artists. They exhibit, they teach, and their works are
included in the most prestigious public and private collections
around the world.
For a complete list of our faculty, visit our web site
at www.pafa.edu.
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Services at the_Acad~my
PAFA provides services to balance and complement students' educational studio experiences .
Whether through extra-curricular programming, lunchtime workshops, off-campus excursions ,
or counseling support, the Student Affairs office helps make the Academy experience interesting,
supportive, and dynamic.
Student Activities
Academic Advis ing
The city is PAFA's cam pus. Philadelphia has a wide array of art,
Every incoming student is assigned a faculty advisor who guides
a small group of students through the first-year experience.
culture, entertainment, and educational resources. Students also
enjoy activities at the Academy, including events such as the
As students declare a major, department chairs and designated
faculty within each department advise upper-level students.
autumn hayride, holiday print sale, grocery bingo, open studio
night, drawing marathons, movie nights, student group critiques,
Throughout their academic experience, students meet with faculty
faculty studio tours, and bus trips to New York City and
and departmental chairs for guidance and direction through
Washington, D.C. As members of a small and active community,
the curricu lum. As Certificate and BFA students declare a major,
students also initiate programs and events.
upper-level advisement becomes more targeted to the individual
departments.
Career Services
PAFA offers lectures, panels, and workshops providing insight
Health Services
and information on careers in the arts. Topics include: museum
Routine health services are available to PAFA students at
curation and conservation, comm issi ons, grants and fund ing,
Jefferson Family Medical Associates, which can also provide
documenting your work, art consulting, fram ing, legal issues in
referrals to specialists.
the arts, college and university teaching, apprenticeships, and
gallery networking.
Counseling Services
The Student Counseling Program is provided by Penn Behavioral
Health, which offers free indivi dual counseling and referrals as well
as educational workshops and special top ic discussion groups.
Housing
PAFA has made arrangements with International House Philadelphia (I-House) to house newly accepted students for the
academic year. Single-sex suites have a shared kitchen, bathroom,
and furnished living and bedroom facilities.
I- House is a safe, quality residential facil ity located next to the
University of Pennsylvania - a short 15-minute trolley ride from
PAFA. Th ey offer extensive programming for students, meeting
rooms, a cafe, and a 400-seat theatre.
Information on applying for housing at I-House is sent to
newly accepted students. Space is limited, so early application
for admissions is encouraged. Priority goes to newly accepted
students who live outside the metropolitan region. Additional
mformation about I-House can be found at www.ihousephilly.org.
In addition, the Office of Student Affairs hosts a H.O.ME
(Housing Off-Campus Made Easier) Day each June. Newly
accepted students meet with PAFA staff and members
of Philadelphia realtor groups for guidance on the process of
finding housing, and to visit avai lable apartments in Center City.
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A F ' A welcomes applications from all candidates
seeking to advance their craft . Admission is
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competitive and based on several factors, including completed
application materials , transcripts, recommendations, artist
statements, and portfolios.We make every effort to enable
you to attend.
Financing Your Education
Here at PAFA, we understand that financing your education is a
major part of your decision. As a private institution, PAFA uses
tuition income to hire, and keep, some of the finest faculty in the
fine arts in the country. We also use tuition income to assist those
students who have significant financial need. Although we work
very hard to keep our tuition competitive and often below other art
schools, we sti ll understand the chal lenges that you face.
PAFA uses its scholarship resources to support both need- based
and merit-based awards. Every applicant who submits a completed
application by the published deadline for their program is
automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. As well, all
applicants who submit a completed Free Applications for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) by the published financial aid deadline will be
considered for need-based scholarships, loans, and work-study.
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Visit Us To Learn More
The best way to get to know PAFA is to visit. The Office
of Admissions has numerous options available to prospective
students and their fam ilies. Most months, PAFA holds
Admissions First Fridays, an information session that
includes an overview of our programs and a tour of our
facilities. Upon request, we can also offer personalized
portfolio reviews. Check our web site to make reservations
for Admissions First Fridays, which are held in conjunction
with Philadelphia's famous First Fridays, held
City gallery district.
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Prospective students can also make Individual appointments
for a portfolio review and tour. Please contact the Office
of Admissions for an appointment.
Members of PAFA's Office of Admissions travel to
numerous National Portfolio Days and Graduate Portfolio
Days throughout the country and visit schools and
community colleges for presentations. We may be coming
to a high school near you. Our web site IS updated each
summer to indicate fall and spring travel plans.
Contact Us
PAFA welcomes emails, calls, faxes, and visitors.
Here is how to find us:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Office of Admissions
128 North Broad Street
Ph iladelphia, PA 19102-1424 USA
t 215-972-7625
f 215-569-0153
e admissions@pafa.edu
www.pafa.edu
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