MIXERS FOR GRAD MAKERS
This event series is for grad students who want to discover campus makerspaces, connect with community, and learn about the new grad certificate in Making and Creative Praxis.
Spotlight on CESTA & Yarnlab (Textile Makerspace)
Thursday, February 12, 4-5:30PM
Wallenberg Hall, room 433A
Spotlight on GSE Makery
Thursday, March 12, 4-5:30PM
Angela Nomellini and Ken Olivier (ANKO) Building, room 007
Refreshments provided; RSVPs requested but not required
Program Description
Making and creative expression complement analysis and critique as foundations of scholarly inquiry. With the launch of a graduate certificate program in Making and Creative Praxis, the Program in Modern Thought and Literature and the Stanford Arts Institute aim to foster a community of teachers and learners committed to integrating abstract and embodied forms of knowledge, expertise, and artistry. The certificate will provide a framework for students to pursue making and creative practice courses that contextualize and guide scholarly research on cultural artifacts. Participants will also join periodic gatherings to share their work and engage in dialogues across disciplines and media.
Connect with the MCP Community
Requirements
To earn a Graduate Certificate in Making and Creative Praxis, students must complete the following requirements:
- Complete four practice-oriented courses, taken for at least 3 units each, selected in conversation with an MCP faculty advisor. These courses may be offered by any department and generally at graduate level (see this list for some recommendations). Courses that a student has already completed may be considered at the discretion of your MCP advisor.
- Submit a brief (1-2-page) rationale for pursuing the MCP certificate, including a discussion of how artistry, making, and creative practices support your broader research objectives and/or their relationship to your doctoral studies.
- Upon completion of certificate coursework, submit a portfolio of work created in pursuit of the certificate.
- Upon completion of certificate coursework, submit a summary reflective essay (2-3 pages) on how making experiences in the four courses and beyond have shaped your perspective on research and pedagogy.
All submissions are subject to approval by the MCP faculty advisor.
Students will also be invited to join other MCP students and faculty at quarterly workshops and salons, including an annual public showcase of work created in the program.
Eligibility
The program is open to PhD students in any department. Masters students (including co-terminal Masters) may be eligible if the proposed courses are completed as part of their graduate careers.
Additional Guidelines
- All courses completed for the Graduate Certificate must be at the 200 level or higher, and be taken for a letter grade if possible.
- Prior to submitting an application, students should discuss their curriculum plan with their home department and graduate advisor. Please note that participation in the MCP certificate program in a manner that extends time-to-TGR or time-to-degree may not be supported by some departments or graduate advisors because of funding constraints.
- The Graduate Certificate is issued by the Program in Modern Thought and Literature, and will not appear on any University record, including the transcript and diploma. However, students are welcome to list the certificate on their CV and refer to it as officially awarded by MTL. MTL and Stanford Arts Institute will maintain records of certificates awarded and can verify when required.
How to Apply
As a first step, interested graduate students are encouraged to contact an MCP faculty advisor to discuss their goals and potential course selections.
Once an advisor has agreed to supervise your MCP certificate, please email artsinstitute@stanford.edu with the proposed list of courses and the name of your MCP faculty advisor. Once the course list is submitted, the student should plan to submit their 1-2-page rationale within the following quarter.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jessi Pipert, Associate Director of Stanford Arts Institute (jpipert@stanford.edu).
Questions? Email artsinstitute@stanford.edu
Contact:
Stanford Arts Institute
artsinstitute@stanford.edu
