PNTG 406 Advanced Studio Practice

3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

This course aims to meet the expectations of its students in working towards the goals of personal development and cultural participation. Advanced Studio Practice is a studio course defined by its independent work. Three instructors conduct individual studio critiques, meeting each senior on a weekly basis. Criteria for excellence center on the following areas of focus: 1. The character of the work-its physical and formal properties, and aspects of intelligibility; 2. Intention-the investigation and assessment of motives and choices; 3. Context-ways that a work reflects a larger framework, both contemporary and historic; 4. Quality-approaches to questions of value; 5. Industry-a consistent and sustained dedication to art practice. The students second semester concludes with a solo thesis exhibition by each senior, a written thesis paper, and a five-member faculty and peer review individualized for each senior.

Prerequisites PNTG*301

This course is not repeatable for credit.