6.00 Credits
MFA Thesis III: Production/Presentation/Exhibition will be the production, defense and presentation of a unique final exhibit displaying the process, creative thesis project and findings of his/her thesis research. This exhibition is the culmination of research, development and visual work created during the previous two theses courses, CDE 511 Thesis I: Research Studies and CDE 512 Thesis II: Creative Studies. There are three components to this class. First each MFA candidate will produce a final creative project communicating the findings of his/her thesis research. Second, each MFA candidate will present his/her work through a public lecture, gallery talk and/or podcast. Third, each MFA candidate will develop a method of exhibition that is relevant to the topic of his/her thesis. The body of work could be showcased at the Miller Art Gallery, in appropriate alternate spaces on campus, in the community, online or any combination of exhibition methods. Each MFA candidate will produce the exhibition itself including supporting materials and the finished creative work. Each MFA candidate will also be responsible for submitting the final research and exhibition for professional publication and/or presentation at a design-related conference so that it reaches a broader audience beyond the venue of the Kutztown University campus. The MFA candidate will be required to communicate and present the creative thesis project and final exhibition plan for approval to the Thesis Advisor and the MFA Graduate Review Committee for defense and approval.