GSD 597

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Independent Study in Game Studies & Design

Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

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. 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

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GSD 597 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
76179
Independent Study
DBR
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Baird, D
Starks, K
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Section Info:
In this course, students will create an escape room that will open/launch in April 2024. After the student-supported run for two weeks in April, it will transfer operationally to CU Adventures in Time and Space where it will run in their space for up to two years. This course is by permission of the instructor. Interested students should complete the form at https://go.illinois.edu/wish
78463
Independent Study
DH
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Hopping, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
78533
Independent Study
JP2
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Pintar, J
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
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