Each student is required to complete a project, either a paper about 8 double spaced pages in length (plus 8+ item scholarly bibliography and relevant illustrations) or a creative project involving a similar amount of research, but presented in a different format. Each project must involve research by the student, careful documentation of the sources of information used and original thinking. An artists statement is required (three pages double-spaced plus bibliography) that details your research and creative process and specifically how your research has informed your creative process.