CAPSTONE PATHWAY

Professional Practice

Typically, students take The Art School professional practice course (ART 394) before capstone, but this is not always the case. In the professional practice course students go over artist statements, bios, documenting artwork for portfolios (etc.) and think about possible capstone project proposals. Here is a sample of what is covered in the 394 course. Here is the ART 394 course description:

ART 394 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE STUDIO

An intensive art seminar introducing students to the professional, business, and legal skills needed to manage a career in Studio Art, Graphic Art or Photography and Media Art. Senior standing and status as an Art, Media and Design major or minor are prerequisites for this class. Juniors may attend with instructor's consent.

Choosing a Capstone Experience

Students take either the ART 392 (DPAM) or ART 393 course as their capstone experience.

The ART 392 course develops a body of exhibition-quality work and culminates with a public exhibition in the DePaul Art Museum. It is only offered in the spring and students may only take the course once. This course is intensive and requires active, self-directed work towards the goals of the course. Here is the ART 392 description:

ART 392 | SENIOR STUDIO SEMINAR (DPAM)

An intensive capstone seminar of contemporary art theory and studio practice in the student's area of concentration. Required for graduation in Studio Art and in Media Arts. Senior status and major in the Art School.

The ART 393 course develops a strong body of work and typically has a smaller-scale display of work in the Art School building. The class is equally intensive, but does not have the added pressure of preparing for a DPAM exhibition opening. It is typically offered more than once in an academic year, and some students choose to take it in addition to the other capstone course. Here is the ART 393 description:

ART 393 | SENIOR PROJECT STUDIO

In this capstone course students work on advanced self-directed project(s) with an emphasis on developing a cohesive research methodology, artist statement and refined finalized works ready for presentation. Juniors may attend with instructor's consent. ART 101 or ART 224 or GD 151 or knowledge of Photoshop and/or experience with a digital SLR camera is highly recommended. Senior standing and status as an Art, Media and Design major or Art minor are prerequisites for this course.