The second semester of Dialogues & Practices deepens the contact and critical focus of the first semester and also serves as the central course that prepares the first-year students for their Advancement review, which occurs at the end of the second semester. One of the central focuses of Dialogues & Practices II is on cultivating individual methods of experimentation within a student's practice, with the aim of moving the student's work either conceptually, formally, or materially well beyond the level and quality of work exhibited upon entered the program. Students will be required to attend several Graduate Lecture Series in-person artist talks. Specific lectures, dates and times TBA. In addition, students are expected to participate in the end-of-year Advancement Review.