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FINAR-6062: Thesis 2

Course Description

The sequence of Thesis 1 and Thesis 2, along with Exhibitions 1 and Exhibitions 2, comprises the required coursework in which students develop their capstone written thesis and final exhibition projects. These courses encompass both researching and writing the thesis and the preparation and presentation of work in the MFA final exhibition. Both projects begin in the penultimate semester and are completed in the student's final semester at CCA. 

The MFA Thesis is a document that articulates the nature of an artist's work. A typical thesis includes a synopsis of the work's historical and philosophical context, incorporating research on a topic agreed on by student and thesis advisor. In Thesis 2, each student will present their state of research in a brief symposium in January, and hand in the final written thesis by the first week of April.

The course is expected to meet 22.5 hours in the semester.

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Academic Level:

Graduate

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites:

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Sections:

Spring 2025

Section Name Meeting Info
FINAR-6062-1: Thesis 2
Maria Porges
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Main Bldg - 103

Spring 2024

Section Name Meeting Info
FINAR-6062-1: Thesis 2
Maria Porges
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Main Bldg - 102 B (inactive)
FINAR-6062-2: Thesis 2
Karen (Ren) Fiss
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Main Bldg - 102 A (inactive)

Spring 2023

Section Name Meeting Info
FINAR-6062-1: Thesis 2
Glen Helfand
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Hooper GC - GC2
FINAR-6062-2: Thesis 2
Maria Porges
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Hooper GC - GC3
FINAR-6062-3: Thesis 2
Julian Carter
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, Hooper GC - GC5

Spring 2022

Section Name Meeting Info
FINAR-6062-1: Thesis 2
Maria Porges
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, San Francisco - Main Building - N11
FINAR-6062-2: Thesis 2
Karen (Ren) Fiss
  • Thu 12:00-03:00PM, San Francisco - Main Building - N9