PHOT 481 - Senior Thesis I

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Point Park University

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This self-directed senior seminar is designed to bring seniors together to discuss and develop their thesis projects, research paper and exhibition plans. The seminar encourages teamwork on developing an exhibition and the ensuing professional practice in photography, continuing education, pricing strategies, presentation formats, and artist statements. In preparation for their career, students visit local artists' studios and visiting artists provide feedback of work in progress. Prerequisite: ENGL 368, PHOT 310, PHOT 390, PHOT 400 & Passing JR Portfolio Review Course Objectives (1) Employ research methods to form an original and robust artist statement and thesis paper. (2) Propose and produce artwork, pertaining to research and moral philosophies, with a goal to develop the work through to exhibition. (3) Interpret and critique peer works that focus on the development and communication of a personal art project for pending exhibitions. (4) Collaborate with peers on planning gallery shows by discussing basic curatorial principles, surverying spaces that are pertinent to the theme of the exhibition, and relating current methods of presentation to personal artwork. (5) Observe strategic methods for continuing education in the arts. (6) Visualize what a studio practice entails through visiting artist's studios. (7) Discover a wide range of practicing artists by creating a self-directed, definitive survey on contemporary photography.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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