Individual student research or a project on a selected art and design based topic of interest. A graduate faculty member will act as a primary supervisor and instructor on the investigation of the topic. The topical study must not reiterate the content associated with any other course listed in the Catalog (Note: Students must provide a written “Plan of Study” for approval by the Dean, graduate administrator and faculty supervisor prior to registration). A maximum total of 4 semester credits may be earned during degree completion.