755-415 Studio Project and Research Paper

Semester 1: The written outline of the proposed project and working methodology is to be submitted at the time of selection. This proposal will determine the expected direction and outcomes. Candidates undertake their studio work and appropriate research under the guidance of their supervisor. Candidates also attend two weekly seminar series that deal with research methods and with theoretical studies. Within these seminars, candidates present their Honours proposal (detailing the proposed studio work and its research investigation) for critical discussion and evaluation. Candidates also consider and review various approaches to, and aspects of, research. Critique sessions for work-in-progress are scheduled for later in this semester. Regular attendance and involvement is required. Any variation to a candidate's Honours proposal throughout the year should only occur after consultation and agreement with their supervisor, the Honours Coordinator and Head of History and Theory. At the end of semester 1, a 3,000 word draft of the research paper will be submitted to the candidate's supervisor and to the Head of History and Theory. This paper will be considered as a first stage of the final research paper, and should demonstrate attention to the candidate's research method as well as present some theoretical consideration of their artistic project.

Semester 2: The studio work and appropriate research continues under the guidance of the candidate's supervisor. Candidates also attend a weekly seminar in which they will present their research investigation in progress, and a weekly critique in class of studio projects in progress. Regular attendance and involvement is required. The research paper must be completed by the second week in October and the studio project completed by the end of October.

With the completion of semester 2, candidates present their studio work for examination. They also submit a 5,000 to 7,000 word research paper, as developed from the shorter, draft version submitted at the end of semester 1. Assessment is based on the examination of the studio project (80%) with the final research paper (20%). The examination panel is drawn from the candidate's supervisor (or nominee), the Head of Studio Program (or nominee), the Honours Coordinator (or nominee), the Head of History and Theory (or nominee) and an assessor external to the School.