I just looked at CAA guidelines and found this on their site. I guess
each institution can decide for themselves? I wonder why our
administration is interested in instituting this if CAA does not
recommend requiring it. Perhaps some parity with other areas of the
university?
Kathy
Theses and Comprehensive Examinations
A written thesis on art history or theory should not
necessarily be required; however, a critical statement, in writing, on
the student's work, its development, and its cultural and historical
references should be insisted on as a logical alternative.
Comprehensive, out-of-class art history examinations, whether oral or
written, should not be required. High-quality performance in course
work itself can be counted on as assurance of the student's having a
good working knowledge of the material.
http://www.collegeart.org/guidelines/mfa.html
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Slide Librarian
Division of Art and Design
Patti and Rusty Rueff Dept of Visual and Performing Arts
Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts
552 West Wood Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2002
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