Encourages the development of self-directed projects based on the research of ideas and issues as they pertain to transdisciplinary practices. In consultation with the instructor, the student will propose a series of projects that work from a range of approaches and concerns. The student will synthesize technical, conceptual, and formal skills as they pertain to their own work and the work of others. Discussions, presentations, and critiques form an integral part of the course and develop skills in formal and critical analysis.