IGRST 6102 Graduate Independent Research Project III
During the residency the student, in conjunction with the student's MFA Faculty Advisor, devises a program of individual study. This study is conceived as a sustained inquiry into the student's own artistic interests through an examination of relevant issues in art history, critical theory, aesthetics and the work of other artists. Over the course of the semester the student reads articles and books, visits relevant exhibitions, and often attends conferences and workshops. During the semester the student is in monthly contact with the Faculty Advisor to discuss the progress of the study. Three short papers, each 1500 words, that explore the themes and issues of the study in relation to the student's work as well as a residency and semester summary are due in monthly intervals over the course of the semester. Additionally, the student is expected to write an artist or critical statement at the end of the semester which can be used as a basis for discussion of the student's interests and work during the ensuing residency. The artist statement with the student's name, along with a bibliography, is hung by the student's work during the residency. The student is expected to devote a minimum of 5 hours per week to academic work. All grades are pass/fail.