PGPH
5201

Thesis and Exhibition

Parsons School of Design: School of Art, Media, and Tech

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Thesis and Exhibition
Summer 2024
Taught By: Sarah Hasted and Stacy Miller
Section: A

CRN: 1215

Credits: 2

Through selected readings, lectures, and class discussions this course will examine aspects of contemporary photography, the photographic process, practice and theory. This class will attempt to identify and interpret methodologies from which artist utilize the medium of photography, the manifestation of the artistic idea and theory into the contemporary artistic landscape, positioning ones artistic career, utilizing multiple strategies. We will discuss the global perspective of a photographic career. Strong emphasis will also be place on applying this knowledge to the individual’s practice within the context of contemporary art/photographic discourse. Students will develop an understanding of the requirements for an exhibition and will submit a proposal for their Thesis exhibition. Students will research and present their proposal for an application to have an exhibition as well as a 20 minute PowerPoint presentation, printed images and a discussion on their own in preparation for the MFA examination.

Open to: Masters degree in Photography majors only.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 16

Add/Drop Deadline: June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 30, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:16am EDT 3/29/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 5:50pm
Building: 66 5th Ave
Room: 603
Date Range: 6/3/2024 - 7/26/2024