Description
This capstone Studio course prepares students for the spring Thesis Exhibition and eventual transition out of the art school “bubble”, into a wider community of making and discourse. As an interdisciplinary seminar/studio course, students will engage through readings, discussion, critique, dedicated studio time, and ongoing individual meetings with faculty to support the production of a focused body of work for public exhibition. Students will be expected to consider their practice within wider social and cultural terms, as a professional practice, and in relationship to an audience. Seminar sessions will focus on professional development in support of documentation and portfolio, exhibition preparation and installation, and gallery and artist talks. Additionally, students gain exposure to methods and strategies in applying to grants, residencies, and public projects. Overall, students will learn to identify and navigate the complex relationship between the parts and whole of a studio-based exhibition practice, preparing them to find and/or create their own access points to a broader community.
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