A minimum of 9 credits are taken in a related studio area which generally pertains directly to the candidate's area of specialization. A minimum of 8 credits are taken in courses to develop specific skills associated with the studio area. A minimum of 9 credits are taken in history or literature courses which relate directly to the studio area. Courses taken to fulfill this requirement might include dramatic literature, social history, art history, architectural history, and theatre history. A maximum of 1 credits of TheA 515 may be taken each semester.
Exit procedures vary with the area of specialization.
In each case the exit procedure revolves around a thesis project or exam completed sometime in the last two semesters of residence. Projects are designed in consultation with the candidate's graduate committee.