ADN 630 Independent Study in Art and Design

COURSE JUSTIFICATION

This course provides the opportunity for graduate students in art and design to engage in independent study with selected faculty members in art and design; to move outside the concentrations of the program; and to tap the expertise of other faculty in the Department or the College for specific information, projects, and interactions. It provides access to expertise which is not available in regularly scheduled classes. Students will contact appropriate faculty members directly; formulate a plan of work and a schedule; be responsible for making appointments with the faculty member; work independently; and be responsible for completing the work contracted. Grading will be pass/fail .

ENROLLMENT

None. New course.

NEW RESOURCES REQUIRED

None. ADN630, like its undergraduate counterpart, will be listed in multiple sections, one for each faculty member in the Department of Art and Design. No new faculty will be required.

CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS

PROPOSED SYLLABUS

Proposed syllabus attached.

SYLLABUS

Course: ADN 630 Independent Study in Art and Design

Instructor: All faculty in Department of Art and Design

Description:

This course provides the opportunity for graduate students in art and design to engage in independent study with selected faculty members in art and design; to move outside the concentrations of the program; and to tap the expertise of other faculty in the Department or the College for specific information, projects, and interactions. It provides access to expertise which is not available in regularly scheduled classes. Students will contact appropriate faculty members directly; formulate a plan of work and a schedule; be responsible for making appointments with the faculty member; work independently; and be responsible for completing the work contracted. Grading will be pass/fail .

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the semester, students will have:

1. Completed a project independently under individual faculty supervision..

2. Ability to complete an independent project.

Grading policy:

The course grade will be based on criteria established by mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member.

Honor Code:

Students will be expected to adhere to the guidelines for academic integrity as outlined in the NC State code of student conduct. Any work you submit in this class must have been conceived of and made by you. Submitting work that was made by someone else, taking someone else's idea, using images or modules developed by someone else, or purchasing objects for submission to fulfill the requirements of a project are all forms of cheating. They will not be tolerated. Please consult the University web site at:

Students with Disabilities:

If you have a disability that may affect your participation in this class, please notify the instructor so that any necessary adjustments can be made. You may also want to contact the NC Statedisability Services for students center regarding campus services at room 2000 Harris Hall or on the web at:

. ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling/bss/.

Health and Safety:

As part of your educational experience at the College of Design , you will be expected to participate in classes, field trips, and workshops in locations both on and off campus. You will be expected to fulfill your class assignments using equipment, tools, and machinery belonging to the University and/or your own equipment, tools, and machinery. It is expected that you will use proper care and caution and will assume responsibility for your health and safety.

Course Schedule:

Weeks 1–16Individual research and projects

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