This course is an independent study organized in a variety of ways including individually-based professional or research project, group project, study tour, etc. It provides students with an opportunity to develop interest and expertise with new ideas and perspectives, under the supervision of the faculty, in a specific area in new media communication. It also enables students to acquire knowledge and skills in the design and implementation strategies needed for completing a professional portfolio through the production of new media product(s) or for creating a research profile with primary data-based research paper(s).