Visual Studies

Students will create a self-directed line of inquiry in the Visual Studies major, including defining goals, outcomes, and context for their studio/design practice. They will determine the theme for their thesis project, and write a research paper exploring this theme. They will evaluate and revise their web presence, resume, and portfolio to reflect their professional practice. Students will engage in their studio practice, start work on developing a portfolio, pre-production planning for thesis, and present a self-evaluation at the end of the semester.
 

Students will continue to refine their self-directed line of inquiry in the Visual Studies major, including goals, outcomes, and context for their studio/design practice. Students will continue to refine their web presence, resume, and portfolio to reflect their professional practice. Students will engage in pre-production planning, and/or begin production on their thesis, and present a self-evaluation at the end of the semester. 
 

Studio based capstone course for the BA in Visual Studies. Students will complete a thesis project and write a critical thesis statement to accompany their work. They will finalize their portfolios and web presence. Students will submit work to Best of Ringling and the end of year Thesis Exhibition. They will present a self-evaluation at the end of the semester.