This seminar series examines the work of some key artists working in the later part of the 20th century. The lecture and seminar class focuses on artists’ specific theoretical and artistic concerns while placing them in a wider social and cultural context of their time. The course involves required readings, research and a written project. The work of the course extends over the course of an academic year. The course may involve field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This seminar series examines the work of some key artists working in the later part of the 20th century. The lecture and seminar class focuses on artists’ specific theoretical and artistic concerns while placing them in a wider social and cultural context of their time. The course involves required readings, research and a written project. The work of the course extends over the course of an academic year. The course may involve field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This seminar series examines the work of some key artists working in the later part of the 20th century. The lecture and seminar class focuses on artists’ specific theoretical and artistic concerns while placing them in a wider social and cultural context of their time. The course involves required readings, research and a written project. The work of the course extends over the course of an academic year. The course may involve field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums. Required of all MFA in Studio Art students.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This two-year investigation of contemporary developments in art and critical theory includes required readings and research, and presentations. Summer seminars emphasize reading, writing and talking about art and critical theory. A significant portion of the work is done during the academic year in preparation for the summer sessions. The course may involve guest speakers, and field trips to studios, galleries, and museums.

This seminar focuses on developing a written thesis statement and an artist’s developmental slide talk presented to the public in conjunction with the thesis project.

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in a professional sphere. This a workshop-based course offered on a recurring cycle. Students will annually review and update their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their particular needs. Possible professional practice sessions offered: grant writing, photography of folios/presentation of work, writing artist (statement, teaching philosophy, about art), fellowships/awards available to artists, curatorial practice, residencies (national, international, art law, taxes for artists).

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in a professional sphere. This a workshop-based course offered on a recurring cycle. Students will annually review and update their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their particular needs. Possible professional practice sessions offered: grant writing, photography of folios/presentation of work, writing artist (statement, teaching philosophy, about art), fellowships/awards available to artists, curatorial practice, residencies (national, international, art law, taxes for artists). Required of all MFA in Studio Art students.

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in an increasingly demanding arena. This is a workshop-based course consisting of various elements of technological application for studio-based artists offered on a demand-based cycle. Students will annually review and updated their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their plan. Possible professional practice sessions offered: lighting and display work, exhibition presentation techniques and practices, equipment preparation for exhibitions, working with sound, video editing and production, welding, basic wood shop techniques, creating a website, and examining templates.

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in an increasingly demanding arena. This is a workshop-based course consisting of various elements of technological application for studio-based artists offered on a demand-based cycle. Students will annually review and updated their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their plan. Possible professional practice sessions offered: lighting and display work, exhibition presentation techniques and practices, equipment preparation for exhibitions, working with sound, video editing and production, welding, basic wood shop techniques, creating a website, and examining templates.

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in a professional sphere. This a workshop-based course offered on a recurring cycle. Students will annually review and update their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their particular needs. Possible professional practice sessions offered: grant writing, photography of folios/presentation of work, writing artist (statement, teaching philosophy, about art), fellowships/awards available to artists, curatorial practice, residencies (national, international, art law, taxes for artists). Required of all MFA in Studio Art students.

Examines the various aspects of being a contemporary artist operating in an increasingly demanding arena. This is a workshop-based course consisting of various elements of technological application for studio-based artists offered on a demand-based cycle. Students will annually review and updated their professional development plan and then select workshops that align with their plan. Possible professional practice sessions offered: lighting and display work, exhibition presentation techniques and practices, equipment preparation for exhibitions, working with sound, video editing and production, welding, basic wood shop techniques, creating a website, and examining templates. Required of all MFA in Studio Art students.

This course represents independent studio work conducted while in residence during four summers, and includes weekly critiques with a studio mentor and periodic group critiques. Beginning in the third summer, students work under the advisement of a thesis committee that has the responsibility of promoting the student to the final levels of the program. Guest artists are invited to conduct some group critiques each summer.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course is the winter critique of work completed in the MFA Studio courses from the fall semester. The winter session meets on campus during in January.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course represents independent studio work conducted while in residence during four summers, and includes weekly critiques with a studio mentor and periodic group critiques. Beginning in the third summer, students work under the advisement of a thesis committee that has the responsibility of promoting the student to the final levels of the program. Guest artists are invited to conduct some group critiques each summer.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course is the winter critique of work completed in the MFA Studio courses from the fall semester. The winter session meets on campus during in January.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course represents independent studio work conducted while in residence during four summers, and includes weekly critiques with a studio mentor and periodic group critiques. Beginning in the third summer, students work under the advisement of a thesis committee that has the responsibility of promoting the student to the final levels of the program. Guest artists are invited to conduct some group critiques each summer.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course is the winter critique of work completed in the MFA Studio courses from the fall semester. The winter session meets on campus during in January.

This course represents independent studio work conducted off-campus in the fall and spring semesters between the four summers in residence. Work is submitted to studio mentors, and students must attend Winter Critique Session on campus.

This course represents independent studio work conducted while in residence during four summers, and includes weekly critiques with a studio mentor and periodic group critiques. Beginning in the third summer, students work under the advisement of a thesis committee that has the responsibility of promoting the student to the final levels of the program. Guest artists are invited to conduct some group critiques each summer.

Advancement to this course requires recommendation of the thesis committee. The primary expectation is the presentation of a body of work in a thesis exhibition. Work is subject to evaluation by the thesis committee and successful completion of an MFA thesis is requirement for the degree.