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Making a thesis statement

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UA Master of Fine Arts graduate students display work in campus galleries

As with other majors, UA's MFA candidates culminate their studies with a thesis.

Their thesis is, however, a little different.

In order to get their diplomas, potential Masters of Fine Arts graduates must display their final art projects in one of the University of Arizona's campus museums. Additionally, they must discuss and defend their projects to a panel committee.

Both the UA Museum of Art and the Joseph Gross Gallery currently feature several thesis projects.

The UA Museum of Art is currently showcasing the work of 11 students in the exhibit, "Armed and Dangerous: 2001 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Show." The exhibit runs through May 7.

"I think the pieces are very interesting," said Matthew Gross, graduate student in Chinese studies. Gross, also a receptionist in the UA Art Museum, sees the thesis art almost daily.

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