Part one of this three course sequence serves to introduce and initiate the thesis process. MFA candidates will undertake case studies and individualized research projects. Case studies focus on the artist/photographers process from inception to development to production and exhibition. Individualized research projects will explore both the visual and critical as they relate to the students work and interests. Students will research and consider related works and the critical thought that surrounds them. The result will be a comprehensive collection of raw data that will form the foundation on which the thesis will be built.