http://design.sva.edu/site/series/show/5 en-us &#169; 2009 - 2009 SVA MFA Designer As Author Student Coursework SVA MFA Designer As Author 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. 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. Matthew Shapoff mshapoff@sva.edu SVA MFA Designer As Author Hyun-Jung Hwang 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: <p>1) Education is an additive process.</p> <p>2) Education is connecting.</p> <p>3) Education is expensive.</p> <p>4) Education is a basic human right.</p> <p>5) Education is the most powerful thing you can get in life. </p> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:55:44 -0400 4:27 SVA MFA Designer As Author Kristina Critchlow 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:59:02 -0400 4:41 SVA MFA Designer As Author Devon Kinch 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00:51 -0400 4:33 SVA MFA Designer As Author Steve Haslip 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:11:44 -0400 5:17 SVA MFA Designer As Author Nicole Marinake 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:23:20 -0400 3:05 SVA MFA Designer As Author David Ricart 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:52:04 -0400 5:11 SVA MFA Designer As Author Theresa Rollison 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:58:11 -0400 5:03 SVA MFA Designer As Author Nick Acemoglu 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:59:40 -0400 4:59 SVA MFA Designer As Author Jane Song 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:01:46 -0400 5:23 SVA MFA Designer As Author Lesley Weiner 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:03:52 -0400 4:12 SVA MFA Designer As Author Bomina Kim Bomina Kim talks about Handle With Care, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:09:01 -0400 5:44 SVA MFA Designer As Author Alexandra Kane Alexandra Kane talks about Little Flowers, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:15:54 -0400 6:13 SVA MFA Designer As Author Michael Roma Michael Roma talks about Plastic People, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:17:50 -0400 5:57 SVA MFA Designer As Author Marc Rabinowitz Marc Rabinowitz talks about One Degree, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:19:13 -0400 5:41 SVA MFA Designer As Author Sumayya Al Senan Sumayya Al Senan talks about Sour Banana, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:20:38 -0400 5:57 SVA MFA Designer As Author Zeynep Orbay Zeynep Orbay talks about Lone, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:23:35 -0400 5:41 SVA MFA Designer As Author Anne Van Wagener Anne Van Wagener talks about Rescue Racers, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:33:34 -0400 5:07 SVA MFA Designer As Author Paige Freeman Paige Freeman talks about Usables, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:35:30 -0400 6:05 SVA MFA Designer As Author Joshua Hester Joshua Hester talks about First Americans, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:43:26 -0400 5:22 SVA MFA Designer As Author Len Small Len Small talks about Church n' State, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:45:09 -0400 4:01 SVA MFA Designer As Author Sophy Lee Sophy Lee talks about You, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:46:41 -0400 5:00 SVA MFA Designer As Author Tamara Gildengers Connolly Tamara Gildengers Connolly talks about The Rainbow Agenda, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:48:11 -0400 5:27 SVA MFA Designer As Author Kevin McDonnell Kevin McDonnell talks about No Recess, part of the Serious Fun exhibition project. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:49:33 -0400 5:10