ART 497 Senior Thesis I
All Studio Art and Design majors must complete and pass this course to graduate. This is part one of the senior year capstone. Students will begin working on their thesis, both the studio work and written component. Lectures and discussions cover numerous facets of entering the professional sphere. Students begin portfolio preparation; develop a resume, design application including letters and packaging, artist's statement, etc. The first semester culminates in the Senior Thesis Review, which must be passed for acceptance into the Senior Thesis Show. (Fall of senior year only)