ART 486-01, Senior Thesis, Spring 1999

Abstract

The senior thesis is a continuation of senior seminar. It provides art majors in the studio and architecture tracks with the opportunity to pursue individually designed creative projects, or research, undertaken with the approval and guidance of the art faculty. Senior Thesis requirements include: a publication-quality artist statement, a thesis exhibition proposal, a body of work that focuses on depth and commitment to precise conceptual exploration, a multiple designed to function as an invitation to the thesis exhibit, and the active participation in weekly critiques with art faculty and peer group. Twice during the semester the student will present his/her work in a formal critique to all art faculty. Students must spend no less than 10 hours for 14 weeks on research and production.