Independent Studies
Students wishing to be considered for an independent study course must present a proposal essay of no more than 300 words to the faculty person they hope to work with. The essay should frame the topic, address the requirements and restrictions below, and make note of relevant courses completed. It must be submitted before the first day of classes of the intended semester. It may be forwarded to the department chair for approval, and the student will be notified before the independent study deadline.
Schedule conflicts do not form a rationale for an independent study.
Topic for exploration must not be available within the regular offerings of the department.
Faculty must have relevant expertise in topic area and be willing to supervise the student and to sign a contract stipulating agreed upon requirements.
Students must be in their junior or senior year and they must have previously completed at least one advanced level studio course.
The semester must result in a body of individual studio work or equivalent project at an advanced level of achievement.
For more information contact your advisor.