3 credit hours

This course is designed to encourage the development of personal process and direction as an artist through a combination of written and studio work. Regular class meetings will engage students in writing exercises that will help students explore, understand, and explain their ideas and work while independently developing a series of projects relevant to their chosen major. Throughout the course students will receive scheduled critiques culminating in a final project that they will present to faculty, classmates, and a visiting artist(s). This course is taken during the junior year and prepares students for the independent exploration of ideas and materials, and also the work ethic that it is required for Senior Thesis.