This advanced level studio/research course allows occasional offerings of diverse topics in art not covered by regular department courses. Special interests of faculty and students may be targeted under this category. Possible topics include: gender issues in art, fabric studies, a full semester of performannce or video specialiization, among others. Selection varies depending on student interest and faculty availability. It may be repeated for six units total, as topic varies. Meets six hours weekly. Prerequisite: instructor's permission