Students will undertake and present self-directed research and artistic production that demonstrates well-developed ideas and practical expertise within the specific field chosen by the student. A single body of work is expected to be completed during the first year of study and this course ends with a faculty-wide critique of work-in-process at the end of the Fall term. Weekly student-led seminars are important sessions for individuals to learn to share their research processes and refine presentation strategies, while inversely participating and engaging in colleagues’ research seminars. The course manages the logistics of the studio program, fosters a community of research and production, and provides feedback on individual studio production over a sustained period of time. The course meets weekly and is run in tandem with VIS2001H to facilitate interaction across the first- and second-year cohorts.