Research and persuasive argumentation are essential skills for artists and designers to fully realize the creative and communicative potential of their craft. This course leads Art, Media & Technology BFA students through the research process as a means to enrich their creative practice and prepare them for the professional world beyond graduation. Through class discussions, readings, individual advising, and peer review students will gain exposure to key debates in their field as they formulate individual research projects relevant to their studio work in Senior Thesis. Over the course of the semester, students will compile and curate a research archive with relevant images and bibliography for their own use as researchers and art practitioners. Other important steps in the research process include analyzing primary and secondary sources, drafting a scripted research talk, giving effective oral presentations, and producing a final video that encapsulates their research in an engaging manner.