SVA MFA Designer As Author: Student Coursework
MFA Designer as Author courses cover a wide range of media, but ideas are the key concern. Here students show their wares on a variety of platforms, each built on a narrative that makes the work more than a simple solution to a design problem.
The major milestone of education is the ceremony of graduation. This fashion line of caps and gowns each represent one of the following statements on the truth of education: 1) Education is an additive process. 2) Education is connecting. 3) Education is expensive. 4) Education is a basic human right. 5) Education is the most powerful thing you can get in life.
| January 20, 2009 12:45:58 AM EST |
What if it was easy to get up close and really see what makes politicians tick? The dis*clothes*ure line of fabrics intends to show the harsh realities of some political policies and actions including sex, bribery, torture, health care and war when the viewer takes a closer look at their everyday attire.
| December 3, 2008 12:46:39 PM EST |
Each year thousands of Mexican immigrants cross the border seeking economic freedom and a better quality of life. This year alone over five hundred migrants have died attempting to cross over. They died because the United States has failed to establish an effective immigration policy. Hidden in Plain Sight Wallets are designed to help Mexicans safely enter the United States and assist them in starting a new life.
| November 3, 2008 5:18:43 PM EST |
10% of all electricity produced in the U.S. is wasted by appliances left on standby mode. Turn It Off a range of bags to make people aware of this massive over-consumption and the money it wastes.
| October 24, 2008 1:27:35 PM EDT |
Without Reason is a reflection of the events in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each statement is portrayed on a sleek attache case to represent the glossed-over way in which Americans digest this information through the 24-hour news networks.
| October 5, 2008 3:10:51 PM EDT |
Model Citizen is a line of umbrellas defending freedom of expression and basic human rights. David strongly feels that the advancement of world culture and society depends on our ability to protect an open market of ideas. He also used this opportunity to openly express his opinions and demand equal marriage, net neutrality, an end to stoning, freedom for Tibet and world peace.
| September 17, 2008 12:30:21 PM EDT |
Promoting gender equality and empowering women was named as one of the eight millennium goals developed by the United Nations. I designed this line of lingerie to inspire awareness of international and domestic statistics pertaining to gender inequality.
| September 2, 2008 5:10:04 PM EDT |
Dance Power Electric is a performance ensemble dedicated to inspiring a switch to wind power. Please call your local electric company to find out how easy it is to switch your home to wind power today.
| August 19, 2008 5:35:33 PM EDT |
In Good Hands is a line of scarves that is an inexpensive alternative to an expensive problem. They are for people who are unable to afford health insurance. They create comfort and security in an affordable way. They help ease the pain of five common ailments: alzheimer's disease, asthma, arthritis, migraines and epilepsy.
| July 21, 2008 3:22:31 PM EDT |
Pomp & Consequence is a satirical line of military medals meant to address the government's neglect of the psychological toll this war has taken on both veterans and the public at large. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has significant effects on soldiers upon their arrival home, such as irritability, depression, alcohol abuse, violence and domestic abuse, and suicide. On the reverse side of each medal is a "treatment" for each side effect of PTSD.
| July 9, 2008 3:49:13 PM EDT |
Bomina Kim talks about Handle With Care, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.
| May 30, 2008 8:53:50 PM EDT |
Alexandra Kane talks about Little Flowers, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.
| February 1, 2008 12:03:46 PM EST |
Michael Roma talks about Plastic People, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.
| December 14, 2007 11:26:08 AM EST |
Marc Rabinowitz talks about One Degree, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.
| November 9, 2007 1:02:25 PM EST |
Sumayya Al Senan talks about Sour Banana, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project.
| October 18, 2007 12:38:43 PM EDT |
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