The MFA curriculum requires three consecutive years in residence. Extensive studio time and structured coursework are the focus of the first year, and form the foundation for all three years in the Program. The first and second years introduce Critical Studies and Contextual Practice, and work on the written thesis begins in the second term of the second year. The third year allows for continued progress on the written thesis alongside studio work toward the thesis exhibition; together, the exhibition and written thesis serve as the capstone of the degree.