Sculpture/Dimensional Studies

This is the primary component of individually directed/generated studio research during the first year of graduate studies in the program. The focus of the graduate student's critical inquiry is done in consultation with the specific division's faculty who are responsible for either the concentration in Sculpture or Glass Art.

This seminar is a forum for the graduate students in the Sculpture/Dimensional Studies program to engage in discussions and group critiques. Through a series of weekly meetings all of the students in both Glass Art and Sculpture come together to form a community of creative enquiry; to consider relevant contemporary art issues and support each other's art practice.

The studio work is supported by a written thesis report that includes a detailed statement about the work; a technical documentation of materials and processes used; and 20 slides of the thesis work. This documentation is archived in the Scholes Library. Additionally; the course is structured as a seminar with all Ceramic Art and Sculpture/Dimensional Studies MFA students participating.

This course embodies the studio component of the written thesis. The focus is on the continuation of individually directed studio research in consultation with the faculty. A body of work is presented in a gallery exhibition at the end of the fourth semester of study.