Creative Practice and Critical Inquiry (formerly Cross Disciplinary Studies)
During the summer after the second year of study, candidates will take three to four exams. The topics of which should be determined in close consultation with the faculty, but include: a preliminary portfolio of creative work; written exams on theoretical and analytical methods; historical/cultural topics relevant to the candidate’s individual research goals; and an oral exam encompassing all of the above. The dissertation that follows should offer original research and creative work that strikes a balance within this unique combination of interests.