Students begin practical training at a specific Primary studio. In this environment, a methodological foundation is provided while each individual develops a personal way of working. Practical training progresses in tandem with academic studies. While each studio's theoretical and technical process differs, the goal of all studios is to expand the students' range of physical and imaginative possibilities and strengthen command of their inherent abilities. The training is progressive, fall to spring, semester one through four. Students must complete four semesters of Primary studio (four 8-point semesters with grade C or above) in order to progress to additional (Advanced) studio options. Students may take a maximum of 8 studio points per semester.
Students transferring in the Department after their freshman year begin, as all incoming students do, in Primary training and are required to complete four semesters before moving on to additional training. A maximum of 8 points of practical course work brought from another university may be accepted toward the total Professional Training requirement, but will not count toward Primary training.
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