MFA

After three years of studying photography in Syracuse University, I finally received a degree of Master of Fine Arts.

I’m not sure how important this degree is. The degree do not bring me any kind of assurance for anything. It probably means different things to different people.

I discovered how much I like teaching through 3 years of teaching fundamental photography class in Syracuse. I was excited to talk about photography and students were eager to discover what they can do with photography. I would like to teach again. In that case, the degree would be necessary.

However, for me, this degree means most in terms of my growth as an artist.

I think I came into the program as very immature artist compared to the others. I could not even call myself an artist then. I was just following the path of artists who influenced me. I did not know how to read art or talk about art.

My professors and colleagues guided me to learn a language of art.

I’m excited about art as ever. The time I spent in MFA program in Syracuse University was the most meaningful time of my life.