Thesis

2008:
Interdisciplinary Arts
MA & MFA Thesis Exhibits #1

April 4–April 24, 2008
Reception April 4, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Book & Paper Gallery, 2nd Floor, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Interdisciplinary Arts Department is proud to present its 2008 MA & MFA
Thesis Exhibitions. There will be three exhibits: the first will take place
at the Book & Paper Gallery, 1104 S. Wabash, 2nd floor, from April 4 -24,
2008. Featured in that exhibit will be Krista Babbitt, Erik Austin Deerly, Kirstin Demer, Brandon Graham, Jessica Hannah, Jill Lanza, Joseph Lappie, Justus Gillette Roe III, and Liz Wolf.

Interdisciplinary Arts
MA & MFA Thesis Exhibits #2

May 2–May 24, 2008
Receptions May 2:
1104 S. Wabash Ave., Book & Paper Gallery, 2nd Floor, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
623 S. Wabash Ave., Hokin Gallery, 1st Floor, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

The second shows will be held at two locations.  At the Book & Paper Gallery the exhibit runs from May 2-23, 2008, and features artists Stephen DeSantis, Loni Diep, Janeen Monique Hayes, Maureen Rae Hergott, Matthew Kopp, and Heyjin Oh.  At the Hokin Gallery, 623 S. Wabash Ave. 1st floor, the exhibit runs May 2 – June 13, and features Shay Atkinson, Ali Beyer, Jean Bevier, Maureen Herlehy, Heidi Huckaby, Lisa Lewandowski, Drew Matott, Rebecca Rakstad, Leslie Reese, and Amsale Yirga Alem.


Practicum/Thesis Inter-Arts and Media MFA:
The Interdisciplinary Arts Department MFA in Arts & Media trains professional, practicing artists, and its culmination is the thesis exhibition, which provides a forum for students to demonstrate that they are prepared to be professional artists and/or educators.  The thesis projects incorporate media elements as integral components of installation, performance, or screen-based work.  In preparation for the thesis project, students take three classes, two thesis studio classes, and a writing & critical theory seminar.  Working with a faculty advisor, the degree candidate first develops a paper that provides the theoretical or philosophical basis of the proposed work and then creates a body of work that is presented to the public as an exhibit or performance.  Steps along the way include the close mentorship with their thesis advisor and the development and public critique of their thesis proposal.  Using the artistic and critical skills developed during their study, the student produces a unique and original work expanding and advancing the art form.


Practicum/Thesis Inter-Arts Book & Paper MFA:
The culminating experience of the MFA program is the Thesis. Working with a faculty advisor, the degree candidate develops a body of work which is presented to the public as an exhibit or performance. The criteria for the granting of the MFA degree are the demonstration of an advanced understanding of the craft, aesthetics, and critical and historical context of the book and paper arts. Using the artistic and critical skills developed during MFA study, the student will produce a unique and original body of work expanding and advancing the art form. The candidates are held to a high standard in both conceptual and technical realms of art making, and are expected to make significant professional contributions to the field.


Past Thesis work: