Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses:
- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.
- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.
- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.
- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects:
- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.
- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.
- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.
- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Advanced Ceramics

Further development in ceramic technique and expression; emphasis on advance design concepts and criteria for evaluation. Strong direction, self-motivation necessary. Lectures on safety issues, glaze chemistry and contemporary ceramic history.

Intermediate Ceramics

A continuation of basic wheelthrowing, or handbuilding with more advanced problems in methods of forming and decorating clay forms, as well as concept development. This course will also offer a basic introduction to raw materials and kiln firing.

BFA Degree Project

Individually defined student project developed with guidance of a committee made up of at least two full-time faculty members. Students will produce a coherent body of work consistent with their personal vision. The project concludes with a one-person exhibit of work, a written thesis, an oral defense, and a photo documentation of the project, all subject to approval by the faculty committee. This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BFA-Art majors. All BFA degrees require enrollment in Art 401 and Art 402.

Professional Practices

Seminar to focus on individually defined student project developed under Art 402, where students produce a coherent body of work consistent with their personal vision. The project concludes with a one-person exhibit of work, a written thesis, an oral defense, and photo documentation of the project, all subject to the approval by the faculty committee. This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BFA-Art majors. All BFA degrees require enrollment in Art 401 and Art 402.
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