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Course Description

Summary

In this intensive workshop format class, students will complete their artist’s book documenting and embodying their MFA thesis research, processes and practices. To make this possible, we will use software such as Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and online Blurb publishing. 

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’s book and a public project, Research as Action.  In each case, the thesis represents a synthesis of the student’s 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’s ability to go beyond the mere collection of information into synthesis, analysis, judgment and interpretation. Thinking Partners work in support of the student’s progress and process.