Photo by Andy Frost
By Madison Mathews
Reporter
April 7, 2006
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Senior Kaci Campbell and junior Kara Crotts show
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Over the course of four days, 14 fine arts majors from Milligan took a field study trip to the Big Apple to study the sights and sounds of the very artistic city.
“New York City is amazing, and the opportunity to visit should never be passed up,” said junior Caitlin Smith.
The students were required to visit several museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They also got a chance to see a Broadway play entitled “Barefoot in the Park,” take a walk across the famous Brooklyn Bridge, and eat dinner in such well-known New York locales as Chinatown and Little Italy.
“The idea was to provide a quality experience for students to see and reflect on significant art, photography and theater being produced in the U.S.,” said Richard Major, director of theater.
During this visit to New York City, Carrie Swanay, assistant communications professor, arranged a tour of CBS for the group. Swanay was able to get the general manager of the CBS affiliate in Johnson City to set up a tour for the group.
“It ended up being really good, because we were able to meet Bob Schiefer (CBS Evening News anchor) on the set,” Swaney said.
The field study trips for fine art majors began in 1994 with trips to Atlanta and Washington D.C. Over the last several years the trips have been focusing on New York City.
Alice Anthony, assistant professor of art, has gone on the trip since 1994. When asked about her favorite part of the trip she said, “It’s hard to say, because it’s all fun.” She said that she enjoyed taking pictures throughout the city and interacting with the students.
“(New York City) has a bit of everything for fine arts students and faculty,” said Major. He added that trips such as these allow both the students and faculty to “become closer as humans.”
Smith pointed out that seeing the shows were the high points of the trip for her, as well as spending time with professors outside of class.
“Mr. Blosser (assistant professor of art) is quite the party animal,” Smith said.
According to Major, the fine arts faculty are already planning another trip to New York in 2007.
“New York truly is a fabulous city, and it takes so much time to fully explore,” said sophomore Andy Frost. “I would definitely go back next year.” This was Frost’s first time to the Big Apple.
Students who go on the fine arts field study trip receive one credit hour, and can take the trip a second time for a maximum of two credit hours. The trip costs $600, including lodging, transportation, a show and food. It is open to all fine arts majors.