To fulfill the BA in Art, upper level students in the major complete the one- semester 4-credit, studio and research-intensive capstone project in their final semester in the major. As the culmination of the liberal arts degree in art, the capstone project provides a studio and research-based representation of the interdisciplinary work the student has done, likely including work in other majors and minors. The purpose of this course is to guide students in expressively weaving together the artistic elements of their coursework into an integrated, individual project. Capstone projects will incorporate word and image and build on arts research skills practiced in the sophomore Research Topics Seminar. Students will further develop expertise in a chosen area of studio work as well as academic, material and technological research. Focused work in the capstone will help students prepare, in a guided way, for further graduate work, academic careers and a wide range of arts-related fields that include: arts administration, cultural entrepreneurship, museum studies, arts and community development, as well as other areas outside the arts that require expertise in research, problem solving, and creative thinking. BA in Art students will present their capstone projects at the end of the semester in final critiques. The projects will include a written research paper along with a thematically/conceptually related visual project. In addition to working in the studio on individual projects, students will also regularly participate in critiques with peers and faculty, discuss readings, attend lectures and visit museums and galleries. A requirement for the BA in Art students. Prerequisites: BA in Art Foundation requirements (CFA FA 100; either CFA AR 131, 132, 193, or 194; either CFA AR 121, 141, 243, or 250; CAS AH 111; CAS AH 112) and CFA AR 260 Research Topics Seminar.

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