Material costs are created to replace costs for the variety of consumable materials that each class uses for their workshops. Material cost supplies are requested by your instructor for their course materials and are prepared by the Studio Managers for the upcoming semester. The course materials are often placed in class boxes or kits and distributed during class workshops.
These "Class Material Costs" are payable at the MICA Store. We hope that all payments are made by February 26th, 2024
Paying for the Class Material Cost
If students are able to pay for their material cost direct to the MICA Store, they should pay by February 26th, 2024. (The last day to drop a class is Feb 12th)
● Any student enrolled in a Fiber Dept course facing financial hardship can email their Financial Aid Counselor to request funds for Material Costs. Students should email, Subject heading: Fiber Material Costs by February 26th @5pm. This link describes each student’s Financial Aid Counselor:
https://www.mica.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-financial-aid/new-students/meet-your-personal-financial-aid-counselor/
● Students enrolled in a Fiber Dept course who identify as BIPOC and would like to apply for financial assistance through department funding should email kwoods@mica.edu with subject heading: Funds for BiPOC by February 26th @5pm.
These courses have Material Class Costs. If you have any questions concerning the cost and what was included for supplies, please ask your instructor.
There could be additional material cost associated with certain techniques and facilities:
Example: Students who are taking a course where the TC2 loom is being taught and the loom is planned in the curriculum will not need to pay for the cost of the warp. However students who are returning to use the loom and are not currently in a class who is using the TC2 loom will be able to weave 36 inches on department cost. Once they weave over 36 inches, the department requests students pay for the warp materials. -Warp thread cost for the TC2 loom 42 cents and inch
Please contact our Chair Kristine Woods or Michelle Edwards-Longway if you have questions concerning using the TC2 Loom. medwardslongway@mica.edu