About MICAMICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.Tenets: ^^ * We assert the centrality of artists, designers, and educators in society. ^ * We shape culture. ^ * We flourish through collaboration. ^ * We embrace differences and champion equity. ^ * We invent through thoughtful disruption. ^ * We strive for excellence and rigor. ^ * We act with intent and critical appraisal. ^ * We model a community of care. ^ * We take pride in our resilience. ^ * We exemplify passion and conviction. ^ * We have fun.Maryland Institute College of ArtMICA_43a5ffa0-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea00Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.ArtistsMICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.DesignersBaltimoreAs the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.MICA LeadersMICA's community of leaders is made up of experienced and innovative advocates for art and design education. We assert the centrality of artists, designers, and educators in society. We flourish through collaboration. We embrace differences and champion equity.Samuel HoiPresident ~ Samuel Hoi is the president of Maryland Institute College of Art, the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art in the United States. He is an experienced and innovative higher education leader and an advocate for art and design education, committed to the belief that creative professionals are the drivers in social, economic and cultural advancement. ^^ Hoi was recently named as a 2017-2018 Art of Change Fellow by the Ford Foundation, which supports visionary artists and cultural leaders. ^^ Prior to arriving at MICA, Hoi was president of Otis College of Art and Design. Under Hoi's leadership, enrollment at Otis increased as much as 34 percent, operating resources more than doubled, and the endowment more than tripled, attributable in part to a 200 percent increase in individual donors. Hoi shepherded new academic initiatives involving innovative partnerships and community engagement, such as the Creative Action: Integrated Learning curriculum that places art and design education in real life context. He also launched the annual Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region, which was recently expanded statewide in California. During Hoi's tenure as president, Otis was the only art college in the inaugural group of 76 colleges and universities qualified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its new elective Community Engagement Classification. ^^ Prior to joining Otis, Hoi was director of the Paris campus of Parsons School of Design and dean of the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C. While at the Corcoran, he created the award-winning Visual Arts Community Outreach Program serving the inner-city youth of Washington, D.C., and helped diversify offerings, growing continuing education registrations by 50 percent and related revenue by 100 percent. He also oversaw a 24 percent degree program enrollment growth and a physical expansion at the Corcoran. ^^ Hoi is the immediate past chair of United States Artists (USA), serves on the board of directors of the James Irvine Foundation, and was recently a member of the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy and Jobs. He is a member of the National Advisory Board of the Strategic National Arts Alumni Survey Project (SNAAP) and the board of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), which he chaired from 2004-2009. He has also served on the boards of many other organizations, including the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Arena Stage, Leadership Washington, and Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, Inc. Hoi has juried numerous exhibitions and served on panels for, among others, the National Endowment for the Arts, Ford Foundation, Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Foundation, and California Community Foundation. ^^ Hoi's multifaceted background includes membership (retired status) in the New York Bar, a Juris Doctorate degree from Columbia Law School, a bachelor's degree from Columbia College, where he graduated summa cum laude, and an A.A.S. degree in illustration from Parsons. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and holds honorary doctorate degrees from the Corcoran College of Art and Design and Otis College of Art and Design. In addition, he was decorated in 2006 by the French government as an Officer of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques.MICA Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees is the governing body of Maryland Institute College of Art. The Board is responsible for the College's long-term health, overseeing and aligning its strategic direction, educational policy, finances and operations with MICA's mission and vision.John AngelosPresident and COO, Mid Atlantic Sports Network and EVP, Baltimore Orioles: John Angelos has been on he Board of Trustees since 2018.James F. Blue IIIWashington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent, ARISE News: James F. Blue III has been on the Board of Trustees since 2009.John BrothersPresident of the T. Rowe Price Foundation and President of T. Rowe Price Charitable.Amy Brusselback’94 | Amy Brusselback comes from a family of artists and craftsman, yet spent 20 years in the corporate world with Procter & Gamble across varied categories, including as the head of design for its beauty businesses.Jeffrey G. BuntingTreasurer | President and Co-founder, Alpine Food Service Solutions; Director and Co-founder, Kiss My Feet (KMF); Partner and Co-founder, Affinity Stone Company; Director and Co-founder, Music City Tents and Events and Peach Tree Tents and Events: Jeffrey G. Bunting has been on the Board of Trustees since 2010.Judith Burton, Ed.D.Professor and Director of Art and Art Education, Columbia University Teacher’s College: Dr. Judith Burton has been on the Board of Trustees since 2009.Sharon ButlerCo-Chair of the BSO, James Madison Council for the Library of Congress, Baltimore Design School Board Member: Sharon Butler has been on the Board of Trustees since 2018.Diane ChoFounding Principal of Cho Benn Holback, Everyman Theatre Board Member, Towson University Board of Visitors Member, former Chair of the Maryland State Board of Architects: Diano Cho has been on the Board of Trustees since 2018.Wonhong ChoP’20 P’21 | Executive Vice President of the Hyundai Motor Company: Wonhong Cho has been on the Board of Trustees since 2017.Stuart ClarkeChair | Executive Director, Town Creek Foundation: Stuart Clarke has been on the Board of Trustees since 2015.Stuart B. CooperStuart B. Cooper ’72, who has worked in numerous facets of the entertainment industry throughout the United States and abroad, has been on the Board of Trustees since 2020.Gwen DavidsonRetired Partner, Brown Investment Advisory and Trust Company: Gwen Davidson has been on the Board of Trustees since 1998.Ronald E. Fidler’64 | Founder, Fidler Consulting Group LLC: Ronald E. Fidler has been on the Board of Trustees since 2004.Ann M. Garfinkle, Esq.Attorney, Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP: Ann M. Garfinkle has been on the MICA Board of Trustees since 1995.Fredye Wright GrossP’16 | Retired Fundraising Executive and Community Volunteer: Fredye Wright Gross has been on the Board of Trustees since 1983.Scott HaberP’22 (Parent Trustee) A retired partner of Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, he has been on the Board of Trustees since 2022.Juliana HarrisExecutive Director, W. P. Carey Foundation, Inc.: Juliana Harris has been a member of MICA’s Board of Trustees since 2016.Wendy Jachman ’73 | Former Vice President, Citywide Management Company; Fiber Artist: Wendy Jachman has been on the Board of Trustees since 2006.Eric A. JordahlManaging Director, Kaufman Hall: Eric A. Jordahl has been on the Board of Trustees since 2016.John Kudos’01 (Alumni Trustee) Owner of KUDOS Design Collaboratory, he has been on the Board of Trustees since 2022.Thibault ManekinCo-founder, Seawall Development Company: Thibault Manekin has been on the Board of Trustees since 2015.Maggie McIntoshRepresenting the 43rd district in the Maryland House of Delegates, Maggie McIntosh has been on the Board of Trustees since 2022.Neil A. MeyerhoffH’17 | CEO, Henderson-Webb, Inc.: Neil A. Meyerhoff been on the Board of Trustees since 1977.James Dabney MillerSenior Associate, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: James Dabney Miller has been on the Board of Trustees since 2007.Sheela MurthyVice Chair | Sheela Murthy, renowned immigration lawyer, entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist, is the President and CEO of the pre-eminent U.S. Immigration law firm, the Murthy Law Firm.Anne PerkinsH’19 | Special Master for United States District Court Judge Marvin J. Garbis: Anne Perkins has been on the Board of Trustees since 1969.Chuck P. RamseurP’22 (Parent Trustee) Senior Vice President/Regional Manager for Huntington National Bank: Chuck P. Ramseur has been on the Board of Trustees since 2021.Liza SanchezP’21 | Liza has worked in the consumer goods industry for more than three decades. She has vast experience designing and developing new products across diverse global markets while living and working in North America and Asia.Katherine Sieh-TakataOriginally from Brazil, Katherine was a long-time resident of New York City where she served on the Boards of the Cristo Rey New York High School and the Parents League of New York.Paul TiburziSenior Partner, DLA Piper: Paul Tiburzi has been on the Board of Trustees since 2016.Doug TsuiDoug was elected to the Board in 2012 as a Parent Trustee and became a regular Trustee in 2014.David J. WallackVice President, T. Rowe Price Group Inc.: David J. Wallack has been on the Board of Trustees since 2015.George L. Bunting, Jr.H’10 (Emeritus) President and CEO, Bunting Management Group: George Bunting, Jr. has been on the Board of Trustees since 1972.George H. Dalsheimer(Emeritus) Owner of G.H. Dalsheimer Gallery in Baltimore, MD: George Dalsheimer has been on the Board of Trustees since 1974.Rosalee Davison’60 (Emeritus) Interior Designer and Jewelry Designer: Rosalee Davison has been on the Board of Trustees since 2007.David Hayden’66 (Emeritus) Former President, David Hayden Advertising: David Hayden has been on the Board of Trustees since 1997.David Jacobs’61 (Emeritus) Retired Television Producer: David Jacobs has been on the Board of Trustees since 1992.Ross Jones(Emeritus) Vice President and Secretary Emeritus, The Johns Hopkins University: Ross Jones has been on the Board of Trustees since 2003.Sheila K. Riggs(Emeritus) Chairman, Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority: Sheila K. Riggs has been on the Board of Trustees since 1983.Robert Shelton(Emeritus) Partner in Venable, Baetjer and Howard: Robert A. Shelton has been on the Board of Trustees since 1976.A just, sustainable, and joyful world activated and enriched by artists, designers, and educators who are valued for their leadership and imagination._43a600ea-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea00EMPOWER students to forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world. THRIVE with Baltimore. MAKE the world we imagine._43a601f8-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea00ProfessionalismWe strive across our positions on campus for a high level of professionalism in our work. ^^ We take pride in the work we do and strive to learn all aspects of our job and perform to the best of our ability. We work hard to resolve the questions and requests of others in a timely manner. We recognize that professionalism is a contagious quality and we strive for professionalism to be systemic within our working environments. Each of us seeks to understand our individual job on campus and also recognize that each role is integral to MICA's success. We identify excellence as an important quality in supporting MICA's top‐tier ranking among art and design colleges. We take pride in our individual Department and Division as well MICA as an institution of higher education.EngagementWe engage and interact with one other in a participatory manner as we seek to serve and support the educational experience of MICA students. ^^ As faculty and staff, we are all invested in providing a positive student experience that helps to increase student retention and persistence and strengthens MICA's reputation. We look for opportunities to allow all staff to have opportunities for interactions with students and to learn about the educational process for fine artists, designers, and educators. We also seek engagement opportunities that allow faculty and staff across the College to meet one another and learn about the work of each Division and Department, particularly engagement that transcends technological communities and allows for human interaction. As an educational community, we also understand the importance of engagement with the larger community of Baltimore and support MICA's multifaceted efforts and initiatives to collaborate with the communities within our city.DiversityWe seek a diverse faculty and staff population that is inclusive and respectful of everyone. ^^ We are a community that seeks to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, size, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We value and appreciate the differences that our community represents. We strive to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for all who work here; we also recognize the importance of all faculty and staff in creating and fostering a climate to help all students succeed academically. We understand that a culturally diverse population broadens our educational knowledge and creates an opportunity for a deeper appreciation and acceptance of others.ExcellenceWe aspire to a level of organizational and community excellence that is reflective of MICA's worldclass academic reputation. ^^ We recognize that in order to achieve excellence in our work and within our community, a variety of structures are needed including short and long‐term planning, exploration of new ideas, enrichment & professional development programs, accountability, and attention to health and well‐being of faculty/staff members. ^^ Examples of MICA's commitment to excellence include in‐depth publications & web‐based communications, innovative curriculum, high expectations for student work, highly profiled collaborations & exhibitions, community engagement initiatives, and the aesthetic appeal of the campus architecture.CommunityWe value a friendly and welcoming sense of community at MICA where personally meaningful, caring and respectful relationships can grow and thrive. ^^ We strive to work together, sharing resources and knowledge, united by a common purpose to advance the educational mission of MICA. We value a community where all contributions to the college are recognized, and every member is appreciated and acknowledged for their good work. We value a community where people have the opportunity to celebrate and make meaningful occasions together. We also recognize that our community is a permeable one, strengthened and nourished by the relationships that connect MICA to the rest of Baltimore and the world.CommunicationWe believe effective communication is the foundation for connecting our community. ^^ We support each other and the mission of the college by participating in timely, thoughtful and frequent communication. We strive for transparent communication as the cornerstone of the college culture. We seek out ways to facilitate cross‐departmental communication and sharing. We recognize the role of technology for efficient communication but strongly support mechanisms that facilitate personal interactions, particularly across MICA's Divisions and Departments.FairnessFairness/Equality ~ We strive to cultivate a culture of equality and fairness where all individuals benefit from human resource processes conducive to strengthening job performance and cultivating professional development. ^^ We believe that each member of the MICA community benefits from a collective ethos of fairness, accountability, equality, and equal access. We encourage consistent reflection and analysis about how policies and procedures can be established and applied unilaterally to create an organizational environment conducive to individual development, professional aspirations, and equality. We will provide all community members with information related to shared governance structure and policies in order that they may know how to access resources and support related to their employment at the College. We aspire to an organizational culture where all individuals and groups can engage across campus within a community of fairness and respect for one another.CreativityWe are a campus filled with likely and unlikely artists proud to be committed to this creative institution. ^^ Our communal creativity comes in different shapes and forms and we value the diverse creative spirit on our campus. MICA attracts people who want to be a part of an art‐making community and who understand the value of a creative education. We recognize that creativity is a central component to leading a fulfilling life and therefore we must work to facilitate opportunities for creative thinking and practice campus‐wide. If we are to value creativity, and the spirit of that which is new and important, we must embrace and sustain opportunities to engage faculty, staff, students and administration in creative practices together so that we may discover the creativity inherent in all of our collective work on campus.RespectRespect (Dignity) ~ We believe that all people at MICA deserve to be treated with respect, civility and dignity. ^^ We value respect and believe it should be the foundation of our campus culture. Establishing a respectful campus involves a commitment from every individual to respect our campus, our community and ourselves. We seek to develop and maintain a campus culture where all people are valued, cultural and artistic diversity is celebrated, and individual differences are honored. Every member of the community must be a steward towards eliminating all forms of disrespect, and ensuring the physical and emotional safety of the entire campus.Undergraduate DegreesOffer undergraduate degrees_43a602fc-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea001A creative, innovative, flexible curriculum. All students take core First Year Experience and then choose a major. In addition to a major, students may also choose a Minor to focus on areas where they have a particular interest.First Year ExperienceOffer First Year Experiences (FYE)_43a6040a-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea001.1FreshmenFirst Year Experience (Freshman) MajorsOffer majors_43a60518-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea001.2Majors: ^^ * Animation ^ * Architectural Design ^ * Art Education 5-Year (B.F.A./M.A.T.) ^ * Ceramics ^ * Drawing ^ * Ecosystems, Sustainability & Justice ^ * Fiber ^ * Film & Video ^ * Game Design ^ * General Fine Arts ^ * Graphic Design ^ * History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture ^ * Illustration ^ * Interactive Arts ^ * Interdisciplinary Sculpture ^ * Painting ^ * Photography ^ * Printmaking ^ * Product Design ^ * Studio and Humanistic StudiesMinorsOffer minors_43a6063a-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea001.3Minors: ^^ * Animation ^ * Architectural Design ^ * Book Arts ^ * Ceramics ^ * Creative Entrepreneurship ^ * Curatorial Studies ^ * Drawing ^ * Experimental Fashion ^ * Film & Video ^ * Filmmaking ^ * Game Design ^ * Global and Intercultural Exchange ^ * Graphic Design ^ * History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture ^ * Humanistic Studies ^ * Illustration ^ * Interactive Arts ^ * Painting ^ * Photography ^ * Printmaking ^ * Sequential Art ^ * Sound Art ^ * Sustainability & Social PracticeMaster's DegreesOffer master's degrees_43a60752-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002MICA's graduate students are the center of their own education. They design their learning paths, construct meaning from new information, pull from prior experience, and push the boundaries of their own practice to engage meaningfully in contemporary art and design. Our programs, faculty, visiting artists, facilities, resources and our growing peer group of more than 300 students from almost every state and more than 20 countries are all here to fuel your self-expression.ArtsOffer a master of arts degree_43a60860-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002.1Master of Arts: ^^ * Art Education (Online/Low Residency MA) ^ * Graphic Design ^ * Illustration ^ * Social Design ^ * Teaching (MAT)Fine ArtsOffer a master of fine arts degree_43a6098c-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002.2Master of Fine Arts: ^^ * Community Arts ^ * Curatorial Practice ^ * Filmmaking ^ * Graphic Design ^ * Illustration Practice ^ * LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting ^ * Mount Royal School of Art (Multidisciplinary MFA) ^ * Photography + Media & Society ^ * Rinehart School of Sculpture ^ * Studio Art (Summer Low Residency MFA)Curatorial PracticeOffer a graduate emphasis on curatorial practice_43a60aa4-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002.3Graduate Emphasis: ^^ * Curatorial PracticeDesign LeadershipOffer a master of business administration/arts degree in design leadership_43a60bb2-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002.4Master of Business Administration/Master of Art: ^^ * Design LeadershipProfessional StudiesOffer a master of professional studies degree_43a60cde-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea002.5Master of Professional Studies: ^^ * Business of Art & Design ^ * Data Analytics and Visualization ^ * UX DesignOpen StudiesOffer non-degree opportunities to take courses_43a60e00-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003Non-degree learning opportunities offer a rich and varied schedule for anyone interested in pursuing the study of art and design. These programs fuel creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college’s rigorous art and design education. ^^ Each semester (fall, spring, and summer), MICA Open Studies offers non-degree opportunities to take courses in various areas of study including fine arts and design through our programs for youth, teens, and adults. Community EducationOffer programs in community education_43a60f22-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.1Community EducatorsProfessional PracticeOffer programs in professional practice_43a6104e-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.2ProfessionalsChildrenOffer programs for children_43a6117a-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.3ChildrenTeensOffer programs for teens_43a6129c-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.4TeensSummer TravelOffer summer travel intensives_43a61422-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.5Summer UndergraduatesOffer a summer undergraduate program_43a6165c-aa46-11ed-a030-31390e83ea003.6Undergraduates2023-02-11https://www.mica.edu/about-mica/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net