MBI Graduate program: ME:120.813
Independent Study
Offered: 2nd Year Elective
Instructors: Department Faculty
Credits: Up to 6 Credits (Lecture, lab and studio lours to be determined by specifics of the assignment)
summary
Conceptualization of scientific information and application to problem solving assignments.
Students may arrange independent study with a faculty member with the approval of the Department or Graduate Program Director and scheduled during any quarter of the second year as an overload.
Course Description
Objectives
- Work independently to research and complete an original illustration or project
- Continue to develop skills in a variety of drawing and painting techniques appropriate to the subject and purpose and for a specific audience.
Assignments
To be determined based on the scope and subject matter of the independent study
Schedule
2nd year elective, TBD
Student Evaluations
- 1:1 faculty-student interface
- Individual critiques
- Single project evaluation form
- Final grade
Resources
- Department resources
- SOM resources
- Course Assignments
- Independent study with a faculty member with the approval of the Director
Student Artwork
Independent Projects


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