May 29th 2010
Today has begun and the rain has covered the earth. Rain, clouds, and wind fill the land of England at the current moment. I struggle to get enough energy and motivation to head outside to go to the Slam Dunk Festival on the other campus. Do I want to take this task? Should I just be a loser and hang out in my room watching movies and being utterly depress that there is no internet and no communication to the outside world. I'm just in my own little bubble waiting and hoping.
Each day, each hour, each minute is hard work to get by. I wish it was already next friday so I will be leaving this place. I am grateful for being in the UK for 9 1/2 months and traveling around Europe but I need a break. I need a break from vacation, a break from the world here, a break from this rain.
Everyone is leaving and hoping to get something better when they go home. I know I won't get anything better but I'm getting my friends, family, and animals. Those ones I miss so dearly and helped me through these last six months. I know things are not going to be like they were when i was back home. I changed and they have changed. I know the direction I want to go in. I know what I want with my life. I know I want to get more work in galleries and enter contest. I need to motivate myself to do this. I want to make the book of all things I have done over the year. I want to show people that they can do this and still survive.
I would do this experience all over again if I got the chance. I learned that i am strong enough to be away from my family. I can produce work that tutors in England like and enough. I can write more elegantly yet i still need to proof read, lol. I can produce high quality of research of my art subject. I need to work on learning about more contemporary artist and not classical. I need to look in depth about how light is being produced within art work.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
one week and no internet
it is officially one week until i'm back in california and starting in 5 hours 30 minutes i won't have the internet until sunday at 5om lol :)
i am super excited.
Tomorrow NFG
Sunday Brighton :D
good night all
love,
Marianna
i am super excited.
Tomorrow NFG
Sunday Brighton :D
good night all
love,
Marianna
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Graduate School...
So i am looking at graduate schools. I got three semesters before i'm done with my BFA and BA. I need to figure out when they heck I apply for it and where.
Here are the top schools so far:
Sotheby Institute location: London, England
http://www.sothebysinstitute.com/photography.html
"This programme is aimed at those who wish to study in-depth the significance of photography in modern visual culture and to pursue a career as a specialist in photographic imagery and objects.
The primary focus of the course is the critical analysis of the ways in which the earliest photographic experiments through to the latest contemporary photographic images have established a significant presence in private collections, public museums, commercial galleries and publishing.
There is a varied programme of guest lectures by distinguished scholars and experts as well as study visits to museums, art fairs and collections in the UK and abroad.
Graduates go on to pursue a variety of careers, often within the photographic gallery and auction network or the contemporary art world."
Yale University: Conn.
http://art.yale.edu/Photography
"The degree of Master of Fine Arts is the only degree offered by the School of Art. It is conferred by the University upon recommendation of the faculty after successful completion of all course work in residence and after a thesis presentation that has been approved by the faculty. It implies distinctive achievement on the part of students in studies in the professional area of their choice and demonstrated capacity for independent work. The minimum residence requirement is two years. All candidates’ work is reviewed by faculty at the end of each term. If the work is not considered satisfactory, the student may not be invited back to complete the program (see section on Review and Awards under Academic Regulations). All degree candidates are expected to be present at the Commencement exercises in May unless excused by the dean.
Course work for the Master of Fine Arts degree carries a minimum of sixty credits. The disposition of these credits varies according to the area of study and is agreed upon at the time of registration between the student and his or her faculty adviser."
SJSU Location: San Jose
http://art.sjsu.edu/adgrad/programs/mfa/
"The Photography Program is supportive of a wide range of traditional, conceptual and interdisciplinary approaches to lens related imaging. The faculty is comprised of artists/photographers with national and international careers whose work ranges from conceptual installation and new genres to traditional and commercial. Technical facilities are among the best and largest in California and include five Epson printers (9600, 4800, 7600 and 4000), one Kodak 4000 printer, a large complement of digital support equipment, a 30" color processor, digital and film based cameras to 8x10 inches in format, and four instructional complexes with fifty enlargers, eight lighting studio stations, and facilities for alternative photographic processes. Philosophically, the program is committed to addressing the breadth of contemporary critical issues and practices while realistically preparing the student for a career in the field. During the course of their studies in the program, qualified graduate students may apply for the opportunity to teach at the Teaching Associate level, which provides a generous stipend and tuition waiver. Students are offered considerable freedom between teaching, studio practice, academic classes and outside internships within which to design a program specific to their individual needs."
Academy of Art University Location: San Francisco
http://www.academyart.edu/photography-school/mfa_program.html
"The graduate program in Photography imparts a high level of digital and traditional photography skill, graduate quality theory, and substantially educates and supports students in their investigation of the applied and fine arts specializations. This is accomplished through the mastery of specific skills according to the student’s needs; strong education in relation to relevant theory; emphasis on the student’s personal vision; a professional faculty that provides depth as well as breadth of experience; and facilities that provide a professional context for study. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in the area of photography of specific interest to them while becoming aware of core principles related to photography as a medium.
The philosophy of the Department is to support graduate students in becoming leaders rather than followers in their area of specialization. Photography courses include a mix of studio courses, individual advisement and seminars. Strong conceptual and technical knowledge is the underpinning of the curriculum with a powerful and cohesive final Thesis Project being the tangible result."
I am still looking for more. i'm just so confused plus IT ALL COST SO MUCH MONEY! ARGH.
Here are the top schools so far:
Sotheby Institute location: London, England
http://www.sothebysinstitute.com/photography.html
"This programme is aimed at those who wish to study in-depth the significance of photography in modern visual culture and to pursue a career as a specialist in photographic imagery and objects.
The primary focus of the course is the critical analysis of the ways in which the earliest photographic experiments through to the latest contemporary photographic images have established a significant presence in private collections, public museums, commercial galleries and publishing.
There is a varied programme of guest lectures by distinguished scholars and experts as well as study visits to museums, art fairs and collections in the UK and abroad.
Graduates go on to pursue a variety of careers, often within the photographic gallery and auction network or the contemporary art world."
Yale University: Conn.
http://art.yale.edu/Photography
"The degree of Master of Fine Arts is the only degree offered by the School of Art. It is conferred by the University upon recommendation of the faculty after successful completion of all course work in residence and after a thesis presentation that has been approved by the faculty. It implies distinctive achievement on the part of students in studies in the professional area of their choice and demonstrated capacity for independent work. The minimum residence requirement is two years. All candidates’ work is reviewed by faculty at the end of each term. If the work is not considered satisfactory, the student may not be invited back to complete the program (see section on Review and Awards under Academic Regulations). All degree candidates are expected to be present at the Commencement exercises in May unless excused by the dean.
Course work for the Master of Fine Arts degree carries a minimum of sixty credits. The disposition of these credits varies according to the area of study and is agreed upon at the time of registration between the student and his or her faculty adviser."
SJSU Location: San Jose
http://art.sjsu.edu/adgrad/programs/mfa/
"The Photography Program is supportive of a wide range of traditional, conceptual and interdisciplinary approaches to lens related imaging. The faculty is comprised of artists/photographers with national and international careers whose work ranges from conceptual installation and new genres to traditional and commercial. Technical facilities are among the best and largest in California and include five Epson printers (9600, 4800, 7600 and 4000), one Kodak 4000 printer, a large complement of digital support equipment, a 30" color processor, digital and film based cameras to 8x10 inches in format, and four instructional complexes with fifty enlargers, eight lighting studio stations, and facilities for alternative photographic processes. Philosophically, the program is committed to addressing the breadth of contemporary critical issues and practices while realistically preparing the student for a career in the field. During the course of their studies in the program, qualified graduate students may apply for the opportunity to teach at the Teaching Associate level, which provides a generous stipend and tuition waiver. Students are offered considerable freedom between teaching, studio practice, academic classes and outside internships within which to design a program specific to their individual needs."
Academy of Art University Location: San Francisco
http://www.academyart.edu/photography-school/mfa_program.html
"The graduate program in Photography imparts a high level of digital and traditional photography skill, graduate quality theory, and substantially educates and supports students in their investigation of the applied and fine arts specializations. This is accomplished through the mastery of specific skills according to the student’s needs; strong education in relation to relevant theory; emphasis on the student’s personal vision; a professional faculty that provides depth as well as breadth of experience; and facilities that provide a professional context for study. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in the area of photography of specific interest to them while becoming aware of core principles related to photography as a medium.
The philosophy of the Department is to support graduate students in becoming leaders rather than followers in their area of specialization. Photography courses include a mix of studio courses, individual advisement and seminars. Strong conceptual and technical knowledge is the underpinning of the curriculum with a powerful and cohesive final Thesis Project being the tangible result."
I am still looking for more. i'm just so confused plus IT ALL COST SO MUCH MONEY! ARGH.
NINE MORE DAYS
OMG OMG OMG, NINE MORE DAYS. Almost all my stuff is packed and ready to go back. I am super excited about heading home. I miss my dogs, my family, friends, couch, bed, bathroom, washer/dryer, my car, home cooked meals, root beer, driving around sunnyvale, and more....lol.
tomorrow is death day. I get my feedback tomorrow. i'm scared. i hope it works out okay. so scared. argh. :(
okay, well, i'm done with this entry and going to pack up my duffel bag for my friend. lol. giving her a lot of stuff yay!
love,
marianna
tomorrow is death day. I get my feedback tomorrow. i'm scared. i hope it works out okay. so scared. argh. :(
okay, well, i'm done with this entry and going to pack up my duffel bag for my friend. lol. giving her a lot of stuff yay!
love,
marianna
Sunday, May 23, 2010
life continues
so, life continues on and we are moving closer to the end here. As each day passes by I am thrilled to be heading home back to California seeing my friends, my dogs, family, and just being able to relax. But at the same time I feel like i need to continue traveling and visiting places. Your perception of things really change when you enter a place that you have never been too. I have learned that I can adapt to things that I never I could have. Seeing these things and photographing them don't really give them justice. You don't feel like you are in London without hearing the sounds of traffic passing by, the sound of the people speed walking by, and people honking their horns. Or at the Cotswold, you don't hear the birds chirping, the wind passing through the trees, and the sun beating down on your face. It is amazing just staying there and capturing the moment.
things really do change when you are away from home. you realize things aren't always going to be the same thing. things keep changing and nothing ever goes back to normal. the cycle of knowing that you can leave without some people and can't without others. the struggle of actually breaking out of a shell and emerging. People aren't going to like it and going to leave.
I think the shell that was around me is going to be broken by the time I get home. I am going to break it and not give in to anyone anymore. I will speak my mind and tell people to shut the f up. :) That would be a nice turn in events. lol
It is weird, this time last year, i was sitting in my home watching television and waiting for the word about being accepted to the University of Hertfordshire. Now, i'm here in England, waiting to get home. a year away has really helped me out. I now have the direction of photography i want to continue to work with and to experiment with film and try to get it. :D I think it should be awesome. I have met a lot of wonderful people.
Well, it is time to sleep.
Love,
Marianna.
things really do change when you are away from home. you realize things aren't always going to be the same thing. things keep changing and nothing ever goes back to normal. the cycle of knowing that you can leave without some people and can't without others. the struggle of actually breaking out of a shell and emerging. People aren't going to like it and going to leave.
I think the shell that was around me is going to be broken by the time I get home. I am going to break it and not give in to anyone anymore. I will speak my mind and tell people to shut the f up. :) That would be a nice turn in events. lol
It is weird, this time last year, i was sitting in my home watching television and waiting for the word about being accepted to the University of Hertfordshire. Now, i'm here in England, waiting to get home. a year away has really helped me out. I now have the direction of photography i want to continue to work with and to experiment with film and try to get it. :D I think it should be awesome. I have met a lot of wonderful people.
Well, it is time to sleep.
Love,
Marianna.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Two Weeks
two weeks until i'm back in the states. wowie.
So here is a break down of what happened the past 12 days
Monday May 10th:
Packed up my studio, booked trip to Egypt and Ireland. Dad and Pat arrived.
Tuesday May 11th
Headed towards Oxford but stopped in a small village and took photographs. Then ate at the local pub. Arrived around Oxford about 3ish in the afternoon. Found a place to stay at a B&B near Christ Church College
Wednesday May 12th:
Stayed in Oxford and took photographs everywhere, and took night photographs
Thursday May 13th
went to Burford then continued to Bath
Friday May 14th
walked around Bath. Went to the Baths, gardens, etc.
Saturday May 15th
headed to Cirencester and stopped at Tetbury before we went to our b&b
Sunday 16th
Bourton on the water and walked around the area near the hotel
Monday May 17th
went to Stroud and took photographs then headed to Hatfield
Tuesday May 18th
London for a 12 hour day- Tarfalgar Square, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, House of Parliament, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London.
Wednesday May 19th
relaxed in the morning then went to London to night photographs stayed out until 2am
Thursday May 20th
stayed in hatfield and relaxed
Friday May 21st
Leeds Castle
Saturday 22nd
Dad and Pat left, cleaned up my room and started to get things organized. Trying to re book my flight to Egypt. :D
Now, I need to sleep. I've been watching TV and editing photographs! it is insane .I keep finding more. I am going to have to go to the LRC to upload them all or something with my laptop. The internet really sucks here. lol.
I miss you all. Going to see Iron Man 2 tomorrow and confirming my Egypt trip. :)
Love,
Marianna
So here is a break down of what happened the past 12 days
Monday May 10th:
Packed up my studio, booked trip to Egypt and Ireland. Dad and Pat arrived.
Tuesday May 11th
Headed towards Oxford but stopped in a small village and took photographs. Then ate at the local pub. Arrived around Oxford about 3ish in the afternoon. Found a place to stay at a B&B near Christ Church College
Wednesday May 12th:
Stayed in Oxford and took photographs everywhere, and took night photographs
Thursday May 13th
went to Burford then continued to Bath
Friday May 14th
walked around Bath. Went to the Baths, gardens, etc.
Saturday May 15th
headed to Cirencester and stopped at Tetbury before we went to our b&b
Sunday 16th
Bourton on the water and walked around the area near the hotel
Monday May 17th
went to Stroud and took photographs then headed to Hatfield
Tuesday May 18th
London for a 12 hour day- Tarfalgar Square, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, House of Parliament, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London.
Wednesday May 19th
relaxed in the morning then went to London to night photographs stayed out until 2am
Thursday May 20th
stayed in hatfield and relaxed
Friday May 21st
Leeds Castle
Saturday 22nd
Dad and Pat left, cleaned up my room and started to get things organized. Trying to re book my flight to Egypt. :D
Now, I need to sleep. I've been watching TV and editing photographs! it is insane .I keep finding more. I am going to have to go to the LRC to upload them all or something with my laptop. The internet really sucks here. lol.
I miss you all. Going to see Iron Man 2 tomorrow and confirming my Egypt trip. :)
Love,
Marianna
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Sorry
I am way behind in writing in this blog!!! Been uber busy with my dad and pat. It has been a crazy 10 days so far!!! :D Will update on Saturday with everything we have done. :) Lots of photographs to edit and post! I'm behind. lol.
16 days until i'm back in the states! omg.
16 days until i'm back in the states! omg.
Monday, May 10, 2010
today
is heart attack. lol. yeah. will write more later. i need to sleep :D
tomorrow starts adventure with dad and pat.
scotland bound.
tomorrow starts adventure with dad and pat.
scotland bound.
26 days...
until i'm back in the states. omg. i can't believe it. Today is sunny and i woke up early to do my wash. Now i'm just chillin' in my room waiting for it.
My dad's flight gets in at 12:55 so they should be here around 5ish. lol. I can't wait to see them. :D Then 11 days of traveling with them through England, Wales, and Ireland. I am going to die afterwards. Then two days after that I'm going to CAIRO! OMG. I'll be with the pyramids. I can touch the pyramids. so super excited. then after that I think I'm going to Ireland again for two days. then packing, working with Ian, then home. wow.
Saturday, I went to BRIGHTON. it was cool. I was sad though it rained. I can't believe it. but anyway, it is was cool beach town. Didn't really look like the beach towns in California but totally nicer buildings. lol. They had shops and fish n chips places along the beach. There were rocks instead of sand which freaked me out a bit. lol.
here are some photos:
Anywho, i gotta go back downstairs soon to move my wash to the dryer. I hope everyone has a great day.
Love,
Marianna
My dad's flight gets in at 12:55 so they should be here around 5ish. lol. I can't wait to see them. :D Then 11 days of traveling with them through England, Wales, and Ireland. I am going to die afterwards. Then two days after that I'm going to CAIRO! OMG. I'll be with the pyramids. I can touch the pyramids. so super excited. then after that I think I'm going to Ireland again for two days. then packing, working with Ian, then home. wow.
Saturday, I went to BRIGHTON. it was cool. I was sad though it rained. I can't believe it. but anyway, it is was cool beach town. Didn't really look like the beach towns in California but totally nicer buildings. lol. They had shops and fish n chips places along the beach. There were rocks instead of sand which freaked me out a bit. lol.
here are some photos:
Anywho, i gotta go back downstairs soon to move my wash to the dryer. I hope everyone has a great day.
Love,
Marianna
Friday, May 7, 2010
I am officially done with school
i'm done with school here!!! i survived a YEAR! omg. I can't believe it!!! YAY!
So, i'm trying to pack up my stuff and figure it out but dude it is so hard!!! ARGH! :( All my stupid art stuff weighs a ton. I am going to recycle more stuff.
I'll write more in a bit. Gotta head back to my suitcase. ARGH.
love,
marianna
So, i'm trying to pack up my stuff and figure it out but dude it is so hard!!! ARGH! :( All my stupid art stuff weighs a ton. I am going to recycle more stuff.
I'll write more in a bit. Gotta head back to my suitcase. ARGH.
love,
marianna
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May the 5th
So, i'm surviving. lol. I can't believe I have 31 days i'm back. In the meantime, i'm going to be traveling like a manic. lol. May 10th to May 22nd = traveling with my dad and pat. May 23rd = Chatsworth house. May 24th to 27th = Egypt (maybe). May 28th = Feedback. May 29th = Concert. May 30th = day of rest and wash. May 31st to June 1st = Edinburgh. June 2nd to June 4th = packing. June 5th= Home. wowie. crazy!
i am going to die with all this traveling and packing. lol. It will be amazing to go to these places. It is so much cheaper from london then from the states. I can't believe it. lol.
So, today and tomorrow are nice relaxing days. Friday is my presentation for my class and then I AM FREE!!! AHHH!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I will officially survive a whole year away from my family and friends. I only got to see them for eights in december and my mom and virg for a week. Now, my dad and pat for 12 days. wowie! I can't believe it. This is crazy. I had my ups and down but i survived.
Oh yeah, brighter news, I got the pentax k7! :D It needs to ship today or tomorrow to get to my dad before he comes or I wont have my large digital camera. :( Then it will be me and mr. darcy around england and ireland. yay. ;)
Anywho, i'm going to get a soda cause i'm falling asleep in here and i'm going downstairs to check my powerpoint presentation.
byee!
Love,
Marianna
i am going to die with all this traveling and packing. lol. It will be amazing to go to these places. It is so much cheaper from london then from the states. I can't believe it. lol.
So, today and tomorrow are nice relaxing days. Friday is my presentation for my class and then I AM FREE!!! AHHH!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I will officially survive a whole year away from my family and friends. I only got to see them for eights in december and my mom and virg for a week. Now, my dad and pat for 12 days. wowie! I can't believe it. This is crazy. I had my ups and down but i survived.
Oh yeah, brighter news, I got the pentax k7! :D It needs to ship today or tomorrow to get to my dad before he comes or I wont have my large digital camera. :( Then it will be me and mr. darcy around england and ireland. yay. ;)
Anywho, i'm going to get a soda cause i'm falling asleep in here and i'm going downstairs to check my powerpoint presentation.
byee!
Love,
Marianna
Monday, May 3, 2010
so sad :(
my sensor on my pentax camera is going out. there are green lines on my photographs. i'm uber sad about this. i can't believe it is dying on my right now. i gotta go and get a new camera now which really sucks even though i should be happy. I love my pentax. I am going to get the Pentax K7 before my dad and pat came so i will have a digital camera. argh. i'm so depressed. this is so annoying. AHHH! WHY?!?!?!
Another thing, it was a bank holiday! I didn't know. I could have slept in. argh. Tomorrow I gotta wake up early and head to the studio to get my stuff done. grrr. i'm so annoyed. now i'm head is hurting again.
On the brighter side, i have all my sketchbooks done and ready to go. I just have to touch up my presentation and write out the note cards then i'm done with that. Friday is my last day. I'm thrilled. then Monday, I have to take everything out my studio then it is done! woo hoo.
Well, i'm going to head to bed early tonight so i can wake up early. going to read for a bit.
Love,
Marianna
Another thing, it was a bank holiday! I didn't know. I could have slept in. argh. Tomorrow I gotta wake up early and head to the studio to get my stuff done. grrr. i'm so annoyed. now i'm head is hurting again.
On the brighter side, i have all my sketchbooks done and ready to go. I just have to touch up my presentation and write out the note cards then i'm done with that. Friday is my last day. I'm thrilled. then Monday, I have to take everything out my studio then it is done! woo hoo.
Well, i'm going to head to bed early tonight so i can wake up early. going to read for a bit.
Love,
Marianna
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Today was interesting
So, today began when I woke up around noon. It was great sleeping in for once this week. Well, i actually just got my 8 to 9 hours of sleep because I went to bed so late which sucks. Went to ASDA to pick up my prints and yeah, turned out to be shit. It is so depressing. The bloody idiots scanned the negatives at 72dpi! WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU SCAN THE NEGATIVES AT 72DPI TO MAKE A 16X20 PRINT?!??!! WHY?!?! SO, now i'm kinda of screwed for my final on Wednesday. I gotta find a scanner downstairs in the art and design building and try to get the scanned at 300 dpi. Argh. Then she didn't give me my other set of prints so i have to go back there on Monday to get them. 152 more prints. blah. Lovely.
But the other news is that I packed one suitcase and it is bloody huge. lmao. I have to go and get another one. It should be good. I think I might have two more to get. One for my art stuff and the second for my clothes and other stuff. It should be interesting. oh yeah, i need a duffel bag for the time when my dad and pat are here too. lol. Can't fit ten days worth of stuff in my backpack plus my camera gear that would be totally hard.
Tomorrow, i am going to take some photographs, finish my presentation and make it pretty then get all my stuff together. Hopefully, everything turns out good. Monday, I set up my studio and finish some stuff.
But here are some photographs:
Oh yeah, it is Shannon's 35th birthday! I can't believe she is 35! MAN! it is crazy. I'm going to be 26 in august. this is going to suck. blah.
Anywho, I'm going to finish watching Max Payne online. lol
Love,
Marianna
But the other news is that I packed one suitcase and it is bloody huge. lmao. I have to go and get another one. It should be good. I think I might have two more to get. One for my art stuff and the second for my clothes and other stuff. It should be interesting. oh yeah, i need a duffel bag for the time when my dad and pat are here too. lol. Can't fit ten days worth of stuff in my backpack plus my camera gear that would be totally hard.
Tomorrow, i am going to take some photographs, finish my presentation and make it pretty then get all my stuff together. Hopefully, everything turns out good. Monday, I set up my studio and finish some stuff.
But here are some photographs:
Oh yeah, it is Shannon's 35th birthday! I can't believe she is 35! MAN! it is crazy. I'm going to be 26 in august. this is going to suck. blah.
Anywho, I'm going to finish watching Max Payne online. lol
Love,
Marianna
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