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Directed Study

Directed Study is the primary concentration of an MFA candidates’ work toward the completion of a Final Thesis Project. Following approval of the Midpoint Review Committee of their thesis projects, students will work one-on-one with advisors to develop specific conceptual and technical skills that will enable them to successfully bring… Read More

Ideation Techniques

The art of idea creation. Develop compelling concepts as you explore the purposes, possibilities, and practices to create ads and products.

Thesis Intensive

Focus on the research, concepts, and imagery for your personal project in this intensive thesis course. You will receive individualized instruction, and engage in group critique as you advance your thesis research and add to your project portfolio.

Art History Thesis – Modern and Contemporary

Write an original thesis on the art/architecture (or design) of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. You will independently craft a scholarly idea/argument on a subject/theme of your choice (from Impressionism to modernism and/or postmodernism), before writing a final thesis on the same topic with the support of a specialist advisor.

Internship in Architecture

Put the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the classroom to work in a real-world setting by applying for an internship. To apply for an “Internship for Credit,” you must have senior status, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, have successfully completed 90 units of coursework, and obtain department director… Read More

Applied Textiles 4

Expand your textile design skills for fashion and furnishings as you build up your fabric design collection. (This course is cross-listed with FSH 376.)

Writing the Feature Film 1 (Spring)

Complete the work on your original screenplay that you began in Writing the Feature Film 1 (Fall). (This course is cross-listed with WRI 665.)

Contemporary Jewelry Rendering and Design

Design, render, and professionally present your original jewelry collection. Learn to hand-render gemstones and metals using watercolor, colored pencils, digital media, and illustrative historical references. Impress your clients as you collaborate on their custom designs.

Feature Film 2 (Spring)

You’ll continue work on your adapted screenplay begun in WRI 670/339. (This course is cross-listed with WRI 439.)

Menswear Styling

Master menswear styling techniques. You will learn to create tailored and casual looks for men by working on photo shoots.