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MFAR 6006 Graduate Studio
6 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: program
MFAR 6009 Graduate Studio
9 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: program
MFAR 6012 Graduate Studio
12 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: program
MFAR 6100 Pedagogy Seminar
3 credits (G)
This seminar introduces students to issues related to teaching and
research in NSCAD environment.
Prerequisite: program
MFAR 6200 Graduate Seminar: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will directly engage critical issues in contemporary
art, craft and design practice. The course will be conducted as a
graduate level seminar class and will require extensive reading on
selected topics, student presentations, and a research paper.
Prerequisite: program
Topics:
6201 – Issues in Contemporary Art and Theory
6202 – Technology and Cultural Theory of the 20th Century
6203 – Readings Across Contemporary Visual Culture
6204 – On Speaking About the Work
6205 - Sensorium
MFAR 6500 MFA Forum
[required element] (G)
This course enables graduate students in various disciplines
to engage in critical discussion of their own and others’ work.
Enrolment in this course is required in each semester of full-time
study in the MFA Program. Attendance, participation, and the
presentation of one’s work in Forum meetings open to the College
community are required to receive credit in this course.
Prerequisite: program
80
MFAR 6600 MFA Research
3 credits (L)
This course enables MFA students to design their programs of
research, develop research journals, and produce drafts of thesis
statements. It is normally taken in the second semester of study.
Prerequisite: program, proposal