An independent study is only appropriate if a student is advanced and has a very clear project in mind which cannot be worked on in a class context. You need to find an instructor who is familiar with the topic and willing to work with you on this. Your research of the selected issue and related photographic techniques will be conducted independently. You will work with faculty in a self-initiated manner.
First, please read these general guidelines:
ART DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
You will need to fill out this Independent Study Form and write and include a proposal which addresses the following questions (Part B of Independent Study Form):
- Describe your proposed study project.
- What is your method of study?
- What background or experience brings you to this work?
- What will you read and research to support your work?
- What other artists work with this subject matter?
- How does your work and research relate to the work of these other artists?
The instructor will give feedback and then draft a document for Part C.
The ADVISOR SIGNATURE FORM needs to be printed and signed by your advisor and included in your paperwork.
After you have collected all signatures and worked with the instructor on part B and C, you can submit the documents to the Art Department Secretary Lori Schmidt in the Art Office (FAB 225). She will assign a separate course number.