NYCAMS (Writing Emphasis) - Spring 2010

Facilities | Location | Accommodations |Program Dates | Cost| Next Steps/Contact | Courses

New York Center for Art & Media Studies (Spring 2010)

Program Description
At the New York Center for Art and Media Studies (NYCAMS), the city will be your classroom. NYCAMS students immerse themselves in the unique opportunities and experiences that this dynamic and diverse urban community has to offer. The program provides an academically challenging and structured environment, where young writers will both encounter trends in the field of journalism, and learn how to engage the culture with their faith and creativity. NYCAMS faculty are committed to an intentional integration of faith and writing while equipping students for a successful career in the field. This program is designed to give junior and senior level students the opportunity to live and work in New York exploring the world of writing and publishing. This program is applicable for students in journalism or the major in literature and writing, particularly those who are interested in publishing or writing careers. The course offerings would also be very compatible with the minor in creative writing. Students from majors other than English are welcome as well, but they should consult their advisor or department head to see how specific course offerings at NYCAMS fit into their programs.

Courses (15 credits)
ARH346 Contemporary Art History in New York 4 credits
A chronological overview of the major themes and movements in modern art beginning with Pollack’s “drip paintings” up to contemporary issues in art. Focus on placing contemporary themes in their recent historic context. Cannot receive credit for both ARH345 and ARH346.

ENW405   Publishing and Being Published         4 credits
An advanced course covering practical aspects of publishing from an editorial perspective (article selection, editing, layout) and the author’s point of view (query letters, book proposals, contracts, agents). Visits by local writers and editors as well as visits to publishing houses included.
Prerequisites:    ENW115 News Writing or ENW100A Introduction to Creative Writing and ENW212 Principles of Editing and Design. This course fills the requirement of the writing “choose from” category in the journalism major. It serves as an elective in writing for lit and writing majors and creative writing minors.

ENW300A Writers Workshop in New York 3 credits
Students will have the opportunity to work on well-defined writing project in a genre of their choice to be completed by the end of the course. Regular and frequent consultations with instructor and class sessions with peers for critique and encouragement. This course may be petitioned to substitute for ENW319 Advanced Reporting.

ENW481 Internship in Writing               4 credits
Placement in an off-campus writing position with a news or publishing organization or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: Major or minor in the Department of English; completion of 10 credit hours in English; consent of instructor.

Location
The Art World of New York City becomes the classroom for participants. The availability of large exhibition spaces, the convergence of diverse art movements, and more than 600 galleries provide an inspiring structure for learning and interaction. With studio space in East Chelsea and housing in Brooklyn Heights, participants will engage in the city and its thriving international art community.

Facilities
The New York Center for Art and Media Studies is located a few blocks east of the Chelsea gallery district in a vibrant commercial neighborhood in Manhattan. The space is south of the Empire State Building and easily accessible by several subway lines. The turn of the century loft building provides a 24-hour doorman and three passenger elevators that open directly into the studio space. The 9,000 square foot loft has large windows on all sides, which provide great natural light and exciting views of the city. It serves as the primary intersection point of the program and includes a number of resources for visual arts students as well as a darkroom and a digital lab.

See http://nycams.bethel.edu/studios.html.

Accommodations
Students in the program will be living in the historic Hotel St. George in Brooklyn Heights which is owned and operated by Educational Housing Services. Located in a quaint residential neighborhood, bordering the picturesque Brooklyn Promenade, this state of the art dormitory facility provides a safe and welcoming living environment (Click here to visit the housing website.). Rooms are furnished and the building has 24-hour security and a full-time resident assistant. The facility offers DSL and cable television as well as a laundry room and a free gym membership.

Requirements

Bethel University Journalism or Literature Writing Major; Creative Writing Minor
Minimum junior standing
Minimum 2.5 GPA

Cost & Financial Aid
Participants are billed $15,900 for tuition and room (valid spring 2010). Covered expenses include tuition and fees, housing, on-site support of program director and resident assistant, and internship coordination. Expenses not covered include meals, transportation to the program, NYC transportation (subway passes, etc.), and other personal supplies and expenses, including spending money.

Financial aid applies for Bethel students (with the exception of work-study and Bethel performance scholarships, i.e. orchestra, forensics). Non-Bethel students should check with their home institutions for specific billing and financial aid policies.

Program Dates
Participants will begin with orientation in NYC on January 29. Classes run through May 12. NYCAMS does not conflict with interim at Bethel.

Web Resources
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Next steps

Talk with your academic advisor – off-campus study should complement your field of study.

Ask questions – feel free to contact Off-Campus Programs (651.638.6549) or Susan Brooks for additional information about the program.

Download an application!

Important dates
Nov. 1   Deadline for applications (includes $50 application fee)
Nov.       Students notified of acceptance
         (A $250 confirmation deposit will be required 2 weeks after acceptance to hold the spot)
Jan.        Final program payment due with spring 2009 bill
Jan. 29    Orientation begins in NYC (tentative)
May 12    Last day of classes (tentative)