Visual Studies: Low Residency (MFA)

Establish a self-directed studio practice focused on ideas, materials, and a process of making that is responsive to historical context and relevance.

Demonstrate an ability to identify paradigms and evaluate levels of meaning within contemporary art and to situate one’s creative practice in response.

Expand one’s understanding of art within both local and global society. Articulate aesthetic inclinations within clearly delineated historical, political, cultural, and power relations.

Actively seek engagement and dialogue with a contemporary arts community in the program and beyond. Develop a sustained model for graduate level research, production, promotion, communication, and writing skills.