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Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Artistic Anatomy
Printmaking
History of Technique, Composition and Design
Visual Culture
ELECTIVES,
INDEPENDENT STUDY,
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Diploma Project
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Electives
Degree requirements include the completion of 3 elective credits. Additional
elective credits are optional, do not count toward the completion of the MFA degree,
and are charged at an additional per-credit rate. Alternatively, students may
submit a proposal for independent research.
Special elective courses are instructed by art-world professionals outside of the
normal teaching faculty at the invitation of the Faculty Committee. The instructor
is generally permitted a wide latitude in the design and implementation of the
course; however, it is recommended that the course material not cover material delivered
in the regular curriculum.
Independent Study
I401
Second-year students have the option of applying for an Independent Study in the
last semester to replace the standard advanced studio classes. This course may be
taken only once and requires a written proposal from the student at least 8 weeks
in advance of the beginning of the semester. This proposal must be approved by
the student's primary faculty advisor and the Faculty Committee, which will determine
if the student is prepared for a self-directed course of study. This course is
designed to develop critical faculties and create a climate for independent thinking.
3 credits
Professional Practices
I401
The Professional Practice program, which runs through fall and spring semesters,
effectively and efficiently prepares students for the practical realities of operating
in the art world. The aim of the program is to develop students' awareness of
career opportunities and skills for navigating the professional world. Workshop
sessions expose students to the worlds of private studios, galleries, museums, higher
education, grants and residencies, and related careers. Considered are: practical
and legal issues of finding studio space and gallery representation; presentation,
documentation, promotion and pricing of work; writing artists' statements and resumes;
researching granting and residency opportunities and writing applications;
researching job opportunities and writing letters of application. Students should
gain an understanding of the structure of the art world and strategies for identifying
and planning a career strategy.
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