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Thesis Proposal

Jul 05, 20247 min read

I am writing this thesis proposal as an assignment for class.

  1. The artist essay and the Plan of Study 
    • combined into a 4–5-page document
    • The artist essay 
      • 3-page text that indicates the themes, approach, media involved, and research that supports your practice in your thesis. 
    • The plan of study 
      • more list oriented and will include specifics about how you keep your art moving ahead in the off semesters. Include books to read, skills to hone, exhibitions to view, studio access strategies, etc. 
      • must show a month-by-month study/research/studio plan.
  2. Proposal statement
    • Based on your responses in the Work Forecast, the artwork made in the weeks that follow, and critical discourse about your work
    • generate a proposal statement that will link the work created this semester with pertinent research topics to be pursued over the next calendar year.
    • This proposal will also serve as a ‘seed document’ for your Written Thesis to be written NEXT SPRING (This fall for me) Semester.
    • In this document, you will:
      • state a point of view about your subject and begin to list how you will defend it.
      • The document will include both a thesis sentence for the paper you will write next semester and a description of the artwork you will complete over the next year.
  3. bibliography
    • 3-5 scholarly articles that relate to your practice and thesis statement
    • 3 artists that relate to your work.

MLA formatting

Optional materials:

  • Images of work from influences or Images of your own work
    • Both of these must be explained and written about in your proposal, do not include images just to fill out pages and without writing about them. Have all images at the end of the paper (before or after the bibliography), numbered as Image 1, author, title, year, technique, and refer to them in the body of your proposal. For example: “Image 1 is a work by …. In this work, the artist…. I picked this work because…” or any variation of this, in your own words.

Intro

I’ve been writing lots, and starting to make some new work this semester. I’m going to have to amp up the creation of new work considering I am being required to grow in my practice at a rapid pace. My philosophy going into this next phase is to sit with readings + watching videos/lectures, and take simple notes. Then, for anything that I read or write about, I have to make at least something in the form of an actual artwork, share it with others, and record feedback and further observations.

There’s a huge repository of things I’ve written here to help me hone in on topics. Kind of a continuation of a body of work for thesis.

Blueprint

Thesis/Main Concepts

The Cloud

Hyperstition

Secondary Concepts

  • Caroline brought up some topics that I should look into when we had our DAAPFE chat
    • The power of designers, they decide the visual language of Proper Nouns. Which David Rudnick talked about in his “Crisis of Graphic Practices” talk.

My Writings/Works

Ideas

Medium

Video Art

  • Narrative/Non-narrative videos

Installation

  • Thinking about using PVC and 3D printing, experimentation stage at this point, how can I use it to create installations
  • Old tech devices like monitors

Art Movement

Post Internet Art

  • Theories about Post Internet Art like Artie Vierkant - “The Image Object Post-Internet”
  • Anthony Antonellis - “Internet art in a gallery” is an argument against Internet art in the white cube, argues essentially that it is best experienced through the same lens by which it was created, sitting in front of a monitor. I wouldn’t say that I agree, but it is interesting to consider his perspective.
    • I wonder if this perspective is too motivated by current society needing to see themselves in the art in order to be affected by it?
    • I’d argue that some Post Internet Art is better seen in massive scale in a gallery space than simply on a laptop or phone.
    • Antonellis really argues that if you’re going to put Post Internet Art in a gallery, it shouldn’t take the form of documenting what is easily seen online but transforming it.
  • Brad Troemel - The Post Internet Report, is a good overview of the movement, but mostly supplementary information + opinions/analysis.

Bibliography

First Draft

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWAUVRMpwPsSJ7PxQWmo3Rb_FRJM_6A0zm0GSNg0GF8/edit

I. Artist Essay (3 pages)

  1. Themes
    1. Explanation:
      • Themes are the central topics or ideas that your work explores. These are the overarching concepts that tie your pieces together and give your work a sense of purpose and direction.
    2. How to Write:
      • Identify the main ideas that your art addresses.
      • Discuss how these ideas are reflected in your work.
      • Explain why these themes are important to you and your practice.
  2. Approach and Media
    1. Explanation:
      • Approach refers to the methods and processes you use to create your art. Media are the materials you work with.
    2. How to Write:
      • Describe your creative process from conception to completion.
      • Detail the techniques and materials you use.
      • Explain why you choose these specific methods and materials.
  3. Research that Supports Your Practice
    1. Explanation:
      • This involves the theoretical and contextual background that informs your work. It includes any scholarly research, artistic influences, and relevant literature.
    2. How to Write:
      • Discuss key theories, concepts, and literature that underpin your work.
      • Reference specific works of art or artists that influence your practice.
      • Explain how this research informs and supports your artistic decisions.

III. Proposal Statement (1-2 pages)

  1. Link the Work Created This Semester with Future Research
    1. Explanation:
      • This statement should connect your current work with future projects and research directions.
    2. How to Write:
      • Summarize the main points of your recent work.
      • Identify research topics and artistic questions you plan to explore next.
      • State how these topics build on your current practice.
  2. Thesis Sentence for Next Semester’s Paper and Future Artwork Description
    1. Explanation:
      • A clear thesis for your upcoming paper and a description of the artwork you plan to create.
    2. How to Write:
      • Craft a concise thesis statement that encapsulates your research focus.
      • Describe the new artwork you intend to produce, linking it to your thesis.

IV. Bibliography (1 page)

  1. Scholarly Articles and Artists
    1. Explanation:
      • Compile a list of scholarly articles and artists that are relevant to your thesis and practice.
    2. How to Write:
      • Select 3-5 scholarly articles that provide theoretical support for your work.
      • Choose 3 artists whose work influences or relates to yours.
      • Briefly explain the relevance of each source.

V. Optional: Images of Work

  1. Placement and Explanation of Images
    1. Explanation: - Include images at the end of your document, ensuring each is referenced and explained in the text.
    2. How to Write:
      • Number and label each image.
      • Provide a brief explanation of each image’s relevance to your work.

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