The student again begins the semester by submitting a written statement of intent charting a course of investigation for the semester including conceptual and quantitative objectives. The body of work accomplished during this final semester is presented in an exhibition setting to the group and to a panel of faculty members for their appraisal. The thesis report from Ceramics V will be extended to cover this final semester's work as well. In the report, the student is asked to draw a conclusion from the work produced during his or her entire college career and to formulate goals for work to be accomplish in the future. Course Calendar 2 weeks Individual consultations and proposal preparation 11 weeks On-going thesis project, weekly topical seminar meetings and tutorial sessions with the instructor, and critiques of works in progress.
Evaluation is based on the successful completion of the semester project and the progress report.
Degree of student involvement 2. Barsness, John C. Photographing Crafts. American Crafts Council, 1974. Robert Arneson, A Retrospective. Des Moines Art Center.