Course Info

DMA 695: Thesis I

The thesis courses provide an opportunity for students to apply the skills they have learned to a professionally developed project of their interest. The project will be accompanied by a written analysis of the concept and documentation of the process. Students have the choice to work individually or in small teams. In Thesis I, students will be guided through in depth precedent and user research, surveying the field to develop a unique concept that will challenge their skills and understanding of the medium, while also seeking to contribute to the advancement of the field. Students will create a project plan and a series of prototypes and/or rough drafts to help develop and refine their concepts. Regular presentations with peers will be held weekly to prepare for a final concept presentation to a professional panel.

DMA 525 and DMA 527 are prerequisites for this class.

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23251
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C112F at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vivian Xu | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 25112
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C112F at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vivian Xu | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023


Section 801T

Class number 28338
  • Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: LeAnne Wagner | View syllabus


Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801T
  • Class number: 20374
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: LeAnne Wagner | View syllabus
  • Section: 830
  • Class number: 20375
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: LeAnne Wagner | View syllabus