STUDENT HANDBOOK - Columbus College of Art & Design
STUDENT HANDBOOK - Columbus College of Art & Design
STUDENT HANDBOOK - Columbus College of Art & Design
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GRADUATE PROGRAM POLICIES 41<br />
5. List <strong>of</strong> the resources, labs, and specific instruction<br />
anticipated<br />
6. Production plan and budget<br />
7. Expected needs for exhibition<br />
THESIS COMMITTEE<br />
The Thesis Committee will consist <strong>of</strong> five faculty members:<br />
three graduate faculty to be invited each year by the director<br />
<strong>of</strong> graduate studies, plus the director and the individual<br />
thesis advisor. In the case <strong>of</strong> duplication, the student will be<br />
asked to nominate an additional faculty member.<br />
THESIS PROPOSAL REVIEW<br />
Thesis proposals are reviewed by the Thesis Committee<br />
during the fifth week <strong>of</strong> the fall semester. The committee will<br />
pay special attention to:<br />
1. Does the proposal demonstrate originality <strong>of</strong> investigation,<br />
project concept, or narrative idea<br />
2. Does the proposal demonstrate originality <strong>of</strong> investigation,<br />
project concept, or narrative idea<br />
3. Is the scope <strong>of</strong> work realistic in terms <strong>of</strong> the student’s<br />
abilities, experience, and time available<br />
4. Is there a production plan that anticipates the possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> delays and unexpected problems and describes how<br />
they would be addressed<br />
The committee may approve a proposal, request more<br />
information, or send the proposal back to the student for<br />
further development. In the case <strong>of</strong> the latter, the committee<br />
will provide a detailed explanation <strong>of</strong> its reservations, along<br />
with suggestions for improvement.<br />
Upon approval <strong>of</strong> the thesis proposal, students will begin<br />
research and work on their thesis project. During the final<br />
two weeks <strong>of</strong> the fall semester, the Thesis Committee will<br />
conduct a pre-thesis review.<br />
PRE-THESIS REVIEW<br />
The object <strong>of</strong> the pre-thesis review is to make sure candidates<br />
are progressing toward their final thesis semester and to<br />
help coordinate details <strong>of</strong> the thesis exhibition. The review<br />
will be with the Thesis Committee.<br />
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At the pre-thesis review the student will discuss his or<br />
her thesis work to date.<br />
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The committee and student will develop a more specific<br />
set <strong>of</strong> evaluation criteria for the exhibition, defense, and<br />
written thesis.<br />
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A timetable for completion <strong>of</strong> the thesis and<br />
arrangements for the upcoming exhibition, setup, and<br />
logistics will be discussed.<br />
THESIS EXHIBITION<br />
Public display <strong>of</strong> the final thesis project is required. This<br />
may take the form <strong>of</strong> an exhibition, performance, web<br />
site, screening, or other appropriate form. Collaborative<br />
projects are allowed, but individual students must be able<br />
to demonstrate their contributions to the final project. The<br />
college will make traditional gallery space available, but<br />
students who require specific or non-traditional spaces are<br />
encouraged to make their own arrangements. Off-campus<br />
and community-based exhibitions are encouraged. The final<br />
exhibition must be presented at the highest pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
level. Students are responsible for promotion, marketing, and<br />
opening arrangements.<br />
The thesis exhibition will be evaluated on:<br />
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<strong>Art</strong>istic quality<br />
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Originality <strong>of</strong> vision<br />
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Conceptual unity<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism <strong>of</strong> presentation<br />
THESIS OVERVIEW<br />
A polished, pr<strong>of</strong>essional overview <strong>of</strong> the thesis project that<br />
presents the context <strong>of</strong> the work is required. This overview<br />
must demonstrate that the student has a solid grasp <strong>of</strong> the<br />
theoretical, critical, and historical issues involved. Research,<br />
sources, and influences must be documented. This document<br />
should demonstrate relevant critical analysis, communication<br />
skills, and mature self evaluation. The length and mode <strong>of</strong><br />
the thesis overview should be determined by the student and<br />
agreed upon by the Thesis Committee.<br />
The thesis overview will be evaluated on:<br />
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Thoroughness <strong>of</strong> execution, touching on all salient<br />
dimensions <strong>of</strong> activity<br />
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Clarity <strong>of</strong> presentation<br />
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Citations where necessary<br />
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Inclusion <strong>of</strong> notational material/text from blog/journal<br />
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Presentation design<br />
The thesis overview must be presented to the Thesis<br />
Committee a minimum <strong>of</strong> four days before the thesis<br />
discussion.<br />
ORAL DISCUSSION<br />
The Thesis Committee will meet with the candidate during<br />
the thesis exhibition to discuss the exhibition and the<br />
overview. This will be a candid and frank discussion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
work. All previous criteria for the exhibition and overview will<br />
be discussed. In addition, the committee will be interested in<br />
the candidate’s ability to verbally present the work and in the<br />
correspondence <strong>of</strong> the overview to the work.