Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis. 1 to 3 each time taken. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration.
Topics vary each time offered.
Theory and investigation of systems, structures, principles of visual organization, and typography for communication. Studio problems will be influenced by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors. Field trip fee, materials fee. Investigation and application of signs, symbols and semiotic theory for communication. Studio problems will be influenced by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors.