Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Fall 2011 MA Thesis Workshop Scheduled

Save the Date!

Master's Thesis Workshop
Friday, November 4
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Draper Map Room

Led by Professors Rebecca Colesworthy and Steven Moga

This workshop is primarily intended for students who are in the early phases of thesis preparation, but also for those at later stages of the process. Students will receive guidance on how to refine their topics and narrow the scope of their theses, and on some of the basic mechanics of writing up their work.

RSVP's are appreciated--call 212.998.8070 or email draper.program@nyu.edu to let us know if you'll be attending.

Anamesa Submissions Due Monday, 9/26

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Anamesa, Fall 2011

blur boundaries, re-imagine links, explore the between

Anamesa, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal of graduate student writing and art
based at New York University, is now accepting submissions for its Fall 2011 print issue.
Current and recent graduate students across all disciplines are encouraged to send in
their writing–including but not limited to academic essays, creative non-fiction, reportage,
interviews, reviews, short stories, and poetry–and visual art of any sort, keeping in mind
that the journal is a printed publication. Anamesa considers material from a variety of
subject matters and selects creative, intelligent works that reflect the transdisciplinary
nature of the graduate community.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Works of writing should be 6000 words or less. Nonfiction works must include an abstract
of 200 words or less. Academic papers must adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style. All
submissions are blind-reviewed so there should be no author-identifying information in
the text of the written work, although author’s contact information should be included in
the cover sheet as detailed below. Although the publication will be in English, we are also
interested in texts in translation.

Visual art submissions must be in digital format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI and
minimum size of 5 x 7 inches.

The submission deadline is Monday, September 26th.

Send submissions and inquiries to anamesa.journal@gmail.com. Please include a
cover page with your name, departmental affiliation, expected degree and date, telephone
number, and email address (this can be in the body of your email). We accept multiple
submissions, but we ask that you place each submission in a different email message
with the subject heading listing the relevant genre (e.g., “nonfiction,” “fiction,” “poetry,”
or “art”).

For further information and to view previous issues of Anamesa, visit www.anamesajournal.org.
Printed copies of Anamesa are available at the office for the John W. Draper Interdisciplinary
Master's Program in Humanities and Social Thought at 14 University Place.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Fall Soiree with the Master's College: Tomorrow!

Classes have started and we are ready for a year of fantastic events. Let's start the year off right! Join the GSAS Master's College for the annual Fall Soiree:

This Friday, September 16th
5:30 - 8:00 PM
The NYU Torch Club
18 Waverly Place

wine and cheese

To register for this event, send an email with your name and the name of this event to: gsas.masterscollege.rsvp@nyu.edu


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Draper's New Winter Session Course: Issues in Public Art

For the first time ever, Draper students can take a course during the three weeks of winter session, which runs from January 3 - 21. Mario A. Caro, Professor of Art Worlds, will teach “Issues in Public Art” (a more detailed description of the class is below).

The winter session class structure allows an intense immersion into the kinds of themes and considerations that normally stretch across a full semester. It’s also an opportunity for you to start and finish a four-credit course in a compressed time frame. Such a schedule, while demanding, might be especially appealing to those of you who want to graduate within a tightly defined time frame.

Because this is a new initiative, and because Draper is the only program within the Graduate School to offer a winter session class in this academic year, it is important for us to determine the level of student interest. If you would like to enroll in Prof. Caro's class or even if you just want to more information, please email Larissa directly at larissa.kyzer[at]nyu.edu.

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Winter Session 2012
January 3 - 21

DRAP-GA.3008.001
Topics in Art Worlds: Issues in Public Art
Prof. Mario A. Caro
4 pts

This course will explore contemporary issues that affect the production and consumption of public art. Claims for this art can range from this genre being perceived as government or corporate propaganda to it being seen as an egalitarian possibility for the voice of the people to be heard. We will survey current local, national, and international efforts to produce public art that is diaologic, art that furthers dialogue among communities. We will also look at the history of public art in order to gain an appreciation for its present state. Because much of the contemporary work emphasizes the performative aspects of dialogue, works may not always be recognizable as art. The ultimate challenge for us will be in being able to recognize public art when we confront it.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Fall Orientation Pictures on Facebook


Draper is now easier to find on Facebook--check out our page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/DraperMAProgram.NYU) and help us tag recent pictures of our fall 2011 orientation party.