Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Directed Studio Research and Professional Practice

FAVA 4125  Directed Studio Research and Professional Practice

Prerequisites:

Restricted to BFA (Honours) students in their final year of study. Successful completion of the BFA Portfolio Assessment as well as 6 credits in Art History and 12 credits of Studio Art at the 3000 level.

Hours:

Two hours of lecture and two hours of studio work per week.

Credits:

6

Description:

In this studio-based course, students will develop a self-directed body of work based on their own research and will produce a thesis that will contextualize their studio practice in areas of contemporary thought, as well as address relevant historical references. Intensive studio production will be supported by full-faculty and peer critiques, written work, visiting speakers, and workshops. Topics such as grant writing, promotion, and exhibition opportunities will prepare students for a professional practice in the arts.