Graduate Programs
Degree Programs
M.F.A. in Visual Communication
Thesis
To complete the degree, students are required to define, develop, and defend a written thesis and companion capstone project. A master thesis is a document authored by a student that describes results of original research undertaken by that student and asserts a position that is defensible in an academic context.
This position should not be construed to prohibit joint or collaborative research endeavors. It is expected, however, that in such a situation, unique aspects of the broad problem will be explored by each individual and that the thesis written and presented to the final examining committee will be a personal document describing the student’s creative effort and contribution.
Students should speak with their advisor early in their graduate careers when considering a collaborative thesis project. An downloadable version of the Guide to Preparation of Theses and Dissertations is available by visiting http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/students/IU_Format_Guide2008.doc.