The Senior Thesis Exhibition is the culminating experience of the studio art major.   It is a group exhibition required of all senior majors that takes place in the Tang Museum at the end of the spring semester during senior week.  The purpose of the exhibition is to celebrate and assess the accomplishments of art majors in studio practice.

PRACTICAL CONCERNS
Preparation: Work in the studio with full energy, sense of purpose, and commitment. Actively make work, building on your best ideas. Bring pieces to full resolution. When you have strong pieces of work, begin making selections for the exhibition. Consult with individual faculty members concerning questions of selection and presentation. Weigh the guidance you receive and make your own final decisions.

Presentation: The presentation of your work for the Senior Thesis Exhibition is a major element in the way it is evaluated. High quality presentation is essential. Work that is framed, hung, cased or placed well will show the work to its best advantage.

Timing: As you make the work, develop your total concept for the piece, which will include its presentation. Plan ahead to consider your needs, and prepare for unexpected situations by working in advance of your deadlines. Don’t delay important preparation until the week before your installation date! Do your homework – explore local resources and internet sites to find the best presentation materials at the most economical price. Talk to your faculty members about options for the presentation of specific work.

A note about framers: Framers will do as little or as much of the work of framing the pieces as you request. They can take the pieces and totally prepare them for hanging or they could prepare parts for you to assemble yourself. Most frame shops require two to three weeks to complete a job. Rush jobs may be granted at additional cost.

A note about ordering: If you plan to order from a catalogue or on line, please allow adequate time for back orders and shipping. Make sure your order is complete and accurate.