Thesis Practice: Digital Practices
Course Description
Summary
In this class, students will start working on their artists' book documenting their ongoing MFA thesis research, process and practice, and we will discuss how this relates to potential ideas for Research As Action presentations. To make this possible, we will use software such as Adobe CC Indesign and Photoshop. Slide presentations, software demos, group and individual critiques will help students develop and shape their ongoing thesis research and actions.
Each graduate student in the program completes a final thesis as the culmination of their work towards the MFA degree. The thesis takes two forms: an artist鈥檚 book and a public project, Research as Action. In each case, the thesis represents a synthesis of the student鈥檚 accumulated knowledge and skill and an opportunity to display the ideas, practices and skills learned through the program. The thesis is intended to display the student鈥檚 ability to go beyond the mere collection of information into synthesis, analysis, judgment and interpretation. Thinking Partners work in support of the student鈥檚 progress and process.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop constructive critical feedback methods alongside their peers, and demonstrate the ability to give and receive feedback.
- Students will archive, document, collect and share their research, practice, and creative projects in a multitude of ways.
- Students will develop innovative and experimental ways to language dance both verbally and in writing.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in Low Residency MFA Dance program required.
Please contact the faculty member : benjaminpranger@bennington.edu