GSD 597 Independent Study in Game Studies & Design

Advanced individual study in a subject related to Game Studies and Design not covered in normal course offerings. Project examples include comprehensive literature reviews on a topic of special or emerging interest, small research projects (e.g. surveys or play-testing experiments), development projects (e.g. building a game based on a design developed as part of another course), or other study approved by the instructor.

Graduate Credit: 1-4 hours

Note: Pre-approval is required and an approved advisor must commit to supervise the independent study. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate semesters to a total of 12 hours.

Course Department: Game Studies and Design

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Updated: March 28, 2026

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