Seminar, three hours. Introduction to components of dissertation prospectus including development of fields of study, situating one's work in relation to fields of audio/visual material. Study helps prepare students for comprehensive examinations and decide which fields of study best align with chosen methodological approaches. Establishment of a literature review, work plan, bibliography, filmography, and/or archive of visual/audio media. Development of research questions, bibliographic research, literature review, methodology of evidence gathering in relation to project. Setting and justification of project scope. S/U or letter grading.