Senior Thesis Program (SMFA-0093)

Spring 2024 · SMFA 0093 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Senior Thesis provides a platform for the development of an ongoing independent art practice. Program spans two continuous semesters, constructing a year-long trajectory of research, writing, art-making and career-building centered around critiques with program faculty, visiting artists, and arts professionals. Students challenged to explore their own individual interests and practices, within the context of a group of peers and faculty, towards goal of developing a comprehensive thesis project. Independent studio work required throughout the year; students should expect to dedicate at least 6-12 additional hours per week outside of synchronous class meetings to work on the development of their studio practice. During the Fall semester, students concentrate on formal concept-based research and writing exercises, to support the development of an independent body of work. As a class, regularly engage in discourse and the public exchange of ideas in the form of individual critiques and discussions; small group interactions with peers in reading circles, roundtables, and working groups; whole program group meetings, lectures, and artist talks; and interactions with thinkers and specialists from our wider university and global communities. Students challenged to explore different modes and methodologies of research and art-making, and make connections between art and other intellectual and creative practices. Emphasis in the Spring semester shifts to thesis production and development of various professional practices, including writing about and formally presenting your work. Spring semester culminates in the Senior Thesis Exhibition, towards which students are required to work in planning, development, marketing, catalogue development, and building/installation of the exhibition. The arc of the year can be summarized in these eight themes: ·Creating Community ·Building a Practice ·Research as a Form of Critical Inquiry ·Making Process Visible ·Artistic Output as Scholarship ·Art in Conversation with Other Practices ·Public Presentation ·Thesis Exhibition & Catalog

Course codes: SMFA-0093, SMFA 0093, SMFA0093, SMFA-93, SMFA 93, SMFA93

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