Thesis Practice: Research Methodologies, Practicing Research
Course Description
Summary
Students work to develop vocabularies, resources and methodologies to support varied approaches to thesis practices to include research into practice, performance as research, practice into research, practice-based research, bibliography as method, citational fieldings and research as action. The course guides students through reflective, critical processes during one-on-one, small and large group course formats. Students will find innovative ways to share their processes with classmates throughout the course.
Each graduate student in the program completes a final thesis as the culmination of their work towards the MFA degree. The thesis takes two forms: an artist鈥檚 book and a public project, Research as Action. In each case, the thesis represents a synthesis of the student鈥檚 accumulated knowledge and skill and an opportunity to display the ideas, practices and skills learned through the program. The thesis is intended to display the student鈥檚 ability to go beyond the mere collection of information into synthesis, analysis, judgment and interpretation. Thinking Partners work in support of the student鈥檚 progress and process.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop constructive critical feedback methods alongside their peers, and demonstrate the ability to give and receive feedback.
- Students will archive, document, collect and share their research, practice, and creative projects in a multitude of ways.
- Students will develop innovative and experimental ways to language dance both verbally and in writing.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in Low Residency MFA Dance program required.