In addition, students must produce an extensive body of work. At this level, students are introduced to lost-wax bronze casting and ceramic shell moldmaking. Lectures are presented on a weekly basis on contemporary artists and contemporary issues. Professional practices are introduced at this level. Students must write a resume, an artists statement, learn to make professional quality slides and label them properly.
Work is reviewed on a regular basis with critiques scheduled nearly every week.
Work is evaluated on the basis of conceptual rigor, material inventiveness, technical competence or appropriate craftsmanship, physical investment, emotional commitment, and contribution to the critique process and to the class as a whole. Dialogue is crucial.