Thesis Research and Design Studio I

The Graduate Thesis is designed to develop competence in design research and critical analysis while providing students with the opportunity to examine in depth current topics in architectural theory and practice, and to position these within a broader cultural context. Graduate Thesis Research and Design is a two-semester sequence of courses that guide students in the development of an individualized topic that is related to broader thematic areas within architecture, urbanism and landscape. ARCH 692 requires each student to formulate a focused research agenda, the premise of which will be developed throughout the preparation of a written research document and/or tested through a specific design proposal in ARCH 693. Studio fee $25.00.