5.02.2007

defending your [project]

"paula @ johnny rockets" ©2006[bmk]
as we discussed in class on wednesday, candidates for masters and phd degrees must defend their thesis' before a group of learned scholors. in this vein we will prepare to defend our projects to the general art public. there are certain facts about the project that you must be able to explain clearly to the general public. the list of leading questions and explanations below should be considered only a start- not a complete and inclusive list. modify it as needed for your project.

on friday we will rehearse our presentations, and on wednesday next we will sing our songs of joy to the reporter from the post-journal. tuesday the 15th of may @ 5pm sharp we will begin the public defense. dress appropriately. and smile like you mean it...

[q/a]

1] what is the nature of your photographic study?
2] what was your initial source of interest in this line of inquiry?
3] what is the point/purpose?
4] were there any specific people or circumstances from which you found inspiration or guidance?
5] how did the visiting artist guide your project? how did it change or evolve from beginning to end?
6] what have you learned? how has your opinion/belief/outlook changed?
7] what happens next?

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