MFAV3002
GRAD INDEPENDENT RES PROJ I
- Department
- MFA in Visual Arts
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
In conjunction with the studio plan prepared at each residency, the student and their faculty advisor develop a research project plan to complement and support the studio plan. This period of sustained inquiry by the student is intended to provide a rigorous and academic exploration of relevant issues. This work is done through the exploration and analyses of critical texts, articles, research documents, audio and video presentations, seminars, relevant exhibitions, conferences and or workshops. The student and faculty advisor determine their communication cadence and a timeline for the student to submit progress papers on their research before the final product for the semester. Graded Pass/Fail
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2024–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 48% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. | 2030 Spring: 54% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2024. Department course count rising about 30% per year. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 52% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. | 2029 Spring: 58% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2024. Department course count rising about 30% per year. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 55% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. | 2028 Spring: 61% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2024. Department course count rising about 30% per year. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 59% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. | 2027 Spring: 65% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2024. Department course count rising about 30% per year. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent firstNo meeting times recorded for this course.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 23393 |
| Spring 2026 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 9 of 30 enrolled | 33543 |
| Fall 2025 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 23393 |
| Spring 2025 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 12 of 30 enrolled | 33543 |
| Fall 2024 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 5 of 30 enrolled | 23393 |
| Spring 2024 | Ben Sloat | Online | 1.5 | 2 of 30 enrolled | 33543 |