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T H E CO L L EG E O F S A INT R OSE strose.edu/art-design

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Art Education Graphic Design Studio Art

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THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE Passion. Knowledge. Purpose.

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In the â?¤ of Albany The Foundation Year Graphic Design (BFA) Studio Art (BFA) Art Education (BFA or BS) Art History Graduate Programs Faculty & Facilities Exhibition Spaces Admission Portfolio Guidelines

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At the core of every artist is an inventor and storyteller orchestrating information through surface and space.

Makers of images, ideas, and objects, artists and designers play an integral role in how we live. Prominent among them are our students, faculty and alumni — contributing to the world we know today.

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Be Extraordinary

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The College of Saint Rose Center for Art & Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

While there are more than 1,000 art programs in the U.S., fewer than 200 share this distinction with Saint Rose.

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The Center for Art & Design Unofficial Entrance Exam INSTRUCTIONS ●

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Question 1 What does it mean to be extraordinary? a. It means unconventional thinking. b. It means following your intuition. c. It means inspiring ideas with passion, knowledge, and purpose. d. All of the above.

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What does it mean to be extraordinary? a. It means offering a unique multidisciplinary curriculum that recognizes your creative and intellectual gifts that you bring to the classroom. b. It means being taught by a remarkable faculty of working artists. c. It means that Saint Rose is one of the elite schools accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design. d. All of the above.

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What does it mean to be extraordinary? a. It means that Saint Rose graduates are adaptable, flexible problem solvers with a professional work ethic. b. It means that Saint Rose graduates are highly successful leaders in their fields. c. It means that Saint Rose graduates are nationally recognized artists and designers. d. All of the above

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The Foundation Year

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Critical Thinking Problem Solving Research Exploration Self Discovery Self Expression Creativity FOUNDATION YEAR

Students work collaboratively in Foundation Seminar

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The Foundation Year

TH E F O U ND A TI ON Y EA R The Foundation Year is rigorous, comprehensive, and professional.

The sequence of courses is aimed at equipping all majors with the conceptual and visual skills needed to further their studies. A special Foundation Seminar requires students to work collaboratively, encourages dialogue, and stimulates critical thinking, and does this through museum and gallery visits, artists’ lectures, and innovative projects.

The relationship of research and writing to the art-making process is reinforced in the first year through Introduction to Art History. The Foundation Year prepares the whole art student for the next three years, but specifically provides them with the skills to move into their core classes in their major.

Foundation Year Curriculum Two-dimensional Concepts

Three-dimensional Concepts

Drawing 1

Drawing 2

Color Theory

Introduction to Art History

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Graphic Design

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What is graphic design?

Typeface de Book design sign Magazine and editorial design

Photography interior design illustration

logo identity design

Advertising Strategic Planning

environmental design

Packaging Product design

signage

poster design

direct mail

Exhibit Design Art Direction dia new me web des ign

corporate communications

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brochure design

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motion graphics interactive design

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Graphic Design

Graphic Design

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The College of Saint Rose Graphic Design program emphasizes the development of life-long image-making skills in conceptual and visual problem-solving.

Through rigorous coursework and some of the most thorough career preparation available at any design school nationwide, you will gain advanced design training along with software, web, and multimedia skills necessary for a successful transition from the classroom to the professional workplace. Most students find employment soon after graduation with nationally and internationally renowned advertising agencies, corporate design departments, publishing and multimedia companies.

During the senior year, professional designers, art directors, and creative directors are invited to senior seminar class as guest speakers. Seniors also attend national job fairs and portfolio reviews. At the end of the final semester, the Center for Art and Design hosts an annual Open Portfolio Night for art directors and agencies to meet students and review portfolios.

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Graphic Design

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FIELD EXPERIENCE Graphic Design

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Graphic Design majors are required to undertake one semester-long, professional internship with an appropriate mentor in a creative environment. We offer extensive leadership opportunities every semester, including summers, at a variety of local, regional and national placements. Students often undertake more than one internship, varying the geography and design-related experiences. Graphic Design internships often lead to full- and part-time employment.

Abercrombie & Fitch Alexander Isley Design Avon, Inc. April Greiman, Made in Space BFG Communications Body and Soul Magazine CarrollWhite Advertising DDB Worldwide Eric Mower & Associates Group Baronet FX Networks Hallmark, Inc. Jager DiPaola Kemp LeibowitzGould Design MTV Networks Media Logic Milton Glaser, Inc. The New York Times Nickelodeon Magazine Nickelodeon Jr. Magazine The Miami Herald Pentagram Ralph Lauren Polo Real Simple Magazine Seventeen Magazine St. Martin’s Press The Washington Times Walter Bernard Design Winstanley Associates Woody Pirtle Design 160over90

Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

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RE M AR K A BL E A LU MN I. ..to na m e a few ...

The collective work of our alumni has been recognized for its message and impact by regional, national, and international competitions, and their work has been featured in design magazines and design books — placing The College of Saint Rose in company with some of the best art and

Brian Billow ’91, made his mark in advertising. He has directed commercials that have aired during the Superbowl and has been awarded a Cannes Lion. His short film Bodega garnered the Audience Award at the GenArt Film Festival in Chicago. {hungryman.com}

design schools in the nation.

Mark Hamilton ’91 was named to Graphic Design USA magazine’s list of 30 “People to Watch in 2009.” His work and interviews of his expertise are found in design magazines and books.

Michael Vamosy ’93, Senior Vice President of Design at FOX Broadcasting, Los Angeles, CA. Sarina Green ’95, art and design manager at Woman’s Day magazine, New York, NY.

Chris Bradle ’96, founder and brand director of Eye Design Studio in Charlotte, NC. {evokeresponse.com} Steve Francisco ’97, is CEO of the award-winning agency Jaeger DiPaola Kemp (JDK) in Burlington, VT. Philip Pascuzzo ’99 is an awardwinning designer known for his band posters, book covers, and Twitter logo. {pepcostudio.com} Chris Logsdon ’03 is senior creative director for TracyLocke, a brand-toretail agency.

Mike Wasilewski ’05, nominated for a 2009 Emmy in title design for AMC Storymakers, and is art director for The Daily, the first newspaper produced exclusively for the iPad.

Studio Art

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Studio Art

Studio Art

(BFA)

At the core of the Studio Art major is the development of the ability to

CONCENTRATIONS:

harness the language of color, form, space, structure, and composition.

Painting & Drawing

Aided by tools to think critically, write clearly, and speak effectively, each

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student embarks on a creative process that leads to compelling work.

Sculpture

The skills and insights gained in the first year foundation courses gradually build to the independent work of the advanced courses. Students take classes in a variety of studio areas, with an emphasis in one or two areas of concentration: painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and/or sculpture. During the senior year, each studio major begins to define and refine a personal visual language, participates in the Senior Exhibition, explores ways to set up a studio and market his or her work, and sets goals for life after The College of Saint Rose.

Photography

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Studio Art

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FIELD EXPERIENCE Section

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MU S EU M & G AL LE RY I NT ER N SH I PS Semester-long museum and gallery internships provide excellent opportunities for studio art majors who wish to observe and experience the inner workings of the art world. Saint Rose studio majors have interned with practicing artists in New York City and our region, as well as at art centers, museums, and not-for-profit agencies. Internships help students gain insights about careers, make network connections, and develop important skills.

GR A DU A T E S CH OO L PL AC EM E NT S ... to na me a few ...

Boston University

Rochester Institute of Technology

University of Delaware

Cranbrook Academy of Art

School of Visual Arts

The University of Kansas

Montclair State University

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

University of Michigan

Pratt Institute

State University of New York at New Paltz

West Virginia University

Rhode Island School of Design

University at Albany

Yale University

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Art Education

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Spark a child’s imagination and creative spirit

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Art Education

Art Education

(BFA or BS)

The Art Education program is committed to putting the very best artists

CONCENTRATIONS:

into the classroom — artists who love to create art and share their talents

Painting & Drawing

with others. The curriculum teaches students to design and deliver instruc-

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tion that effectively communicates the powerful, unique, and crucial role

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that art plays in child development. Coursework in art education includes courses in art, education, the liberal arts, and three advanced courses in an area of concentration. You will be challenged to research, write, plan, and to consider teaching as an extension of your own creativity.

The BFA Option Earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art and return for a ninth semester after graduation to complete six credits of Advanced Methods and Student Teaching on the graduate level. This will ensure that you have the credentials to teach art K-12.

Photography

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Art Education

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FIELD EXPERIENCE Art Section education

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Art education majors complete a total of 100 hours of field experience before beginning student teaching.

During the sophomore year, two weeks are spent working as a teacher’s aide in an elementary or middle school art classroom

while recording observations. After the experience is complete, observations are discussed with a faculty member.

During the junior year, 15 hours are spent teaching art in an elementary classroom.

During the senior year, student teachers spend a full semester in an elementary, middle or high school art classroom. Students

will acquire the basic techniques of lesson planning and classroom management specific to the art classroom.

PE R MA N E NT CE RT IF IC AT IO N While a graduate degree is required for permanent certification, you may begin teaching immediately after graduation in order to gain experience while pursuing a master’s degree.

Many students choose to pursue a master’s degree in art education right here at The College of Saint Rose under professors who are familiar with your work and have seen you progress from an undergraduate art student to a skilled teacher of art.

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Art Education

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AR T A S CO M MU NI TY O UT RE A CH At Saint Rose, being an artist means more than being just concerned with your own art and creative process as you may find in other art schools. Here, you are an artist at a college with a mission of serving those in need especially in our surrounding neighborhoods.

For more than two decades, Saint Rose art students have been the only source of art education at Blessed Sacrament, an inner-city parochial school.

More recently, Saint Rose art students have played an active role at the Emmaus House After-School and Family Literacy Center, a haven for refugee children whose families have fled to Albany. The students teach after-school art classes and have found that art is a cultural bridge enabling our students to teach English to children who are more comfortable speaking Swahili, Urdu or Punjabi. Perhaps most important, the universality of art has provided a way for the children who have left everything often in violent circumstances to process their experience and come to see how they can fit into the fabric of America.

Art as a link to cultural identity — the silhouettes of children taped to the ceiling and connected by string to their home countries on a world map.

Art History

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Art History

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Art History One of the most important subjects in art is art history. The more you

ART NOW

know about art and its history, the better artist you will become. Your

ART NOW is a weekend immersion course that travels to New York City for seven Saturdays during the spring semester. Students maintain a detailed journal of their experiences while they visit more than 65 museums and galleries.

Students are exposed to the immediate contemporary art scene while visiting artist studios and meeting art critics.

participation in art history classes will provide the knowledge and critical thinking necessary to be your most creative. Its interdisciplinary reach encompasses literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, gender studies, critical theory, and cultural studies. Art history emphasizes visual as well as verbal and written literacy, providing more than the standard advantages to a liberal arts education. If you take five classes in art history, it qualifies as a minor.

Every semester you will have the opportunity to see original works of art in the museums and galleries throughout New York and the Northeast. Upper level courses will take you into the studios of major contemporary artists in New York City, and study abroad opportunities could take you into the museums of Europe and beyond.

Study Abroad We promote study abroad as part of our mission to make our students globally aware and to expose them to major works of art.

Students have the option to study in Florence and Rome over spring break or enroll in summer or semester programs through the Office of International Studies.

Graduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

Art Education

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(MS in Ed.)

The graduate program in Art Education emphasizes studio work, offering the

Certification

opportunity to concentrate in one of four areas: drawing/painting, sculpture,

The graduate degree in Art Education (MS in Ed.) satisfies the academic requirement for both initial and professional certification in art education.

printmaking, or photography. Within this program, you'll develop your identity as an artist as well as a personal philosophy in art education. As part of the curriculum, students spend a semester lab teaching at a local school to learn valuable teaching skills and student teaching during their last semester

A master's degree is necessary to teach art in New York state.

After completing the program and earning a satisfactory score on the New York State Teacher Exam, students receive initial certification.

with a thesis exhibition of work.

Students receive professional certification after teaching art for three years in public or private schools and completing the exam for professional certification.

We believe the best art educators are competent in both studio and educa-

Non-credit courses in substance abuse and child abuse must also be completed throughout the duration of the program.

in an elementary, middle, or high school setting. The program culminates

tion. Our graduates are artists who share their appreciation and advanced knowledge of art with children of all ages in a classroom setting. No other program in New York places an equal amount of emphasis on the studio art.

This unique expectation, supported by our curriculum, enables students to have a thorough understanding of the theory of teaching art.

21-Credit Certification-Only Program The College of Saint Rose also offers a 21-credit Certificate for artists who already hold a master's degree in art and are seeking initial certification so that they may teach art in public and private schools.

Graduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

Studio Art

(MA)

The graduate program in Studio Art offers the opportunity of pursuing a two-

The Degree

year intense studio practice. This program emphasizes not only the technical

The MA in Studio Art meets the needs of a broad range of students from artists to educators — from art teachers who have initial certification and need a Master’s Degree; Bachelor of Art, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Fine Arts studio majors who want to build up their portfolio for a Master of Fine Arts or Doctoral program; and the opportunity for artists to build their body of artwork.

knowledge but the conceptual understanding you need to produce thoughtful work in a medium. The studio areas include: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Students work closely with faculty artists and a few visiting artists to shape their direction of thought and practice in the art field.

Major goals of this program are to provide a higher degree of competence in the making of art, to study the History of Art since 1960, to critically analyze and interpret works of art, and to write a thesis proposal followed by a research thesis. in order to become leaders in the art field and communities.

Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree in the field of art or courses equivalent to a studio art major and have an interest in developing their artistic vision and cultivating their visual intelligence.

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Faculty & Facilities

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Faculty & Facilities

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OU R L E A RN I NG E NV IR ON ME N T Our remarkable faculty and facilities provide students the unique opportunities to nurture their talents, hone their skills, and satisfy their artistic passion.

Saint Rose faculty share a common philosophy of teaching — that students bring a strong commitment to learning and to pursuing life as artists. Together, the faculty and students build toward the development of the individual voice of each artist, designer, and art educator.

Our program values the peer interaction between faculty and student, and our small class sizes allow students to receive individual attention and the opportunity to be taught by a faculty of working artists.

Massry Center for the Arts A multidisciplinary space for art and music. Includes the Esther Massry Gallery, a state-of-the-art art history classroom, recital hall, and music rooms.

Graphic Design Computer Labs Networked workstations support the latest versions of design software, printers, scanners, and digital photography equipment in three computer labs.

Screen Printing Studio One of the largest in New York state with individually designated work spaces.

Individual Studios For students in painting and sculpture.

Photography Darkrooms Three full-scale black-and-white and color darkrooms.

Brubacher Hall A unique mix of student and academic life includes personal studio space, classrooms, and residence hall rooms.

Exhibition Spaces

Judy Pfaff’s Paperworks, Year of the Dog, Pig, Rat, Etc. was the inaugural exhibt in the Esther Massry Gallery. Judy Pfaff, was a pioneer of installation art in the 1970s, and is best known for her synthesizing of sculpture, painting, and architecture.

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Galleries

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EX H IB I T IO N S PA CE S The Esther Massry Gallery

Visiting Artists and Lectures

The Esther Massry Gallery presents contemporary art and culture through its exhibition

Visiting artists, designers, and critics are fundamental to our art programs. Lectures provide opportunities for learning and discourse among artists, students and faculty.

and visiting artist programs. It is a learning laboratory that serves as a window into the College and is an important cultural resource for the region, providing curriculum support for the art programs and inviting participation by the community. Prominent exhibitions at Saint Rose have included the art of: Judy Pfaff, Susanna Coffey, Isamu Noguchi, Marshall Arisman, Paul Rand, and Paula Scher. The gallery is a member of the American Association of Museums, The Exhibit Alliance, and Museum Association of New York.

Student Exhibitions While a student, you'll be invited to participate in a variety of exhibitions in the Picotte Hall Student Gallery, the Esther Massry Gallery and in the hallways of Picotte and Brubacher Halls. Each year, students participate in the Foundations Show, the Undergraduate Show, the Senior Exhibition, the Advanced Show, and the theme-based shows in the Student Gallery. Students often exhibit in the city of Albany as well.

Visiting artists and critics have included: Alfred Leslie Robert Longo Christo Elizabeth Murray Catherine Murphy Judy Pfaff Leon Golub Nancy Spero Vito Acconci Kiki Smith Jenny Holzer Fred Tomaselli Duane Michaels Roberta Smith, Jerome Witkin

Robert Parke Harrison Donald Kuspit Susanna Coffey James Siena Peter Saul Julie Heffernan Dana Schutz Elizabeth King Nina Katchadourian Larry Poons Keith Carter Lee Boroson Kirsten Hassenfeld Creighton Michael Rob Swainston

Admission

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Admission Requirements

Admission

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W H A T Y O U N EE D TO K NO W

Portfolio Requirement ❑ Arrange for an art portfolio review. Call the Center for Art & Design at

518-485-3900 or visit www.strose.edu/visits to schedule your appointment.

Application Requirements ❑ Completed application. Apply online for free at www.strose.edu/apply

❑ Have your Official High School Transcript or College Transcript (for transfers) sent to The College of Saint Rose. ❑ Have a Letter of Recommendation submitted from a teacher or counselor who is familiar with your personality as well as your academic work.

Mail Official Transcript and Letter of Recommendation to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 ❑ Submit SAT or ACT exam scores.

SAT Code: 2091

ACT Code: 2714

❑ Submit an essay (optional).

Share your creative abilities with the Admissions Committee by submitting a graded work or an essay about you or someone important to you.

Deadlines December 1: Early Action (non-binding) Application Deadline If you apply by December 1, your application fee will be waived, you will be considered first for guaranteed scholarships, receive an admissions decision within two weeks, and be among the first to receive your financial aid package.

February 1: Application and Portfolio Review Deadline for Art Scholarship Consideration If you apply and have your portfolio reviewed

by February 1, you will be considered for our guaranteed art scholarships which range from $4,000 – $12,000 per year for four years.

Portfolio Guidelines

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Portfolio Guidelines

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PR E PA R I NG YO UR P OR TF OL I O What do we look for in a portfolio?

Portfolio Reviews Your portfolio should represent your strongest attributes as an artist and should contain at least 15 but no more than 25 pieces of your best work to date. It should contain observational drawings (from real life not photographs) and include work in other media, such as painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. We look for creative content. If you have developed an idea or interpreted your world in a unique way, include it.

Transfer students should include work from courses they wish to transfer. For example, if a student expects to transfer credit from a painting class, the portfolio should include paintings from that class.

How should your portfolio be presented?

We would like to see your work in person, but if it is too large to transport you can provide digital images. Framing or matting is not necessary. Charcoals or pastels should be sprayed with a fixative and covered with a clean sheet of paper.

By presenting your portfolio in person, you have an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding by talking about the strengths and weaknesses of your work. More important, don’t be nervous, we believe that your portfolio review should be a positive and fulfilling learning experience for you.

Scheduling a Review: To schedule a portfolio review, call the Center for Art & Design at 518-485-3900 or visit www.strose.edu/visits. Portfolio reviews are by appointment only.

Art Academic Scholarship: Deadline is February 1 If you apply and have your portfolio reviewed by February 1, you will be considered for our guaranteed art scholarships which range from $4,000 – $12,000 per year for four years.

Scholarships are based on extraordinary academic achievement and artisitc talent.

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This book is dedicated to Karene Faul, art department chair and professor of art in printmaking, who has been an inspiration to her students and an integral part of the Saint Rose Center for Art & Design for nearly 40 years.

Design: Mark Hamilton ’91 Photography: Greg Cherin Photography Artwork: All work included in this book is the work of Saint Rose art students strose.edu/art-design

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