ARCH 8911 - Proseminar in Design Research

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: ARCH 5301 and ARCH 5302. Enrollment limited to: M.Arch. students.

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This course offers a synthesis of design and research methods for the development of an independent thesis proposal. Course work includes exposure to different theories and practices of design inquiry, explorations of critical positions for individual development, and preparation of a document encapsulating research leading to a thesis proposition. Successful completion of the course, which includes approval of the thesis document, is a prerequisite for advancement into ARCH 8912 - Independent Design Thesis.