ARC 509, Architectural Design VIII, Pre-Thesis (6 credits)
Course Description
Selection, research and analysis – in a seminar format – of the student’s Thesis project to be conducted in the following semester.
Course Goals and Objectives
- Gain a more independent responsible approach to design work, including the management of schedule and research methodology.
- Selection of site, and understand its ability to argue for a conceptual intention.
- Create a design program, and understand its ability to argue for a conceptual intention.
Topical Outline
10% Create scope, schedule, and methodology of research
45% Conduct research and analysis
45% Produce a research paper – a combination of written and visual argument
Prerequisites
ARC 408, Architectural Design VII
ARC technology courses (Structures, Mechanical Systems, Construction Techniques)
Textbooks/Learning Resources
Image of the City, Lynch
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jacobs
The Concise Townscape, Cullen
Writing a Thesis: Substance And Style, Van Wagenen (or similar)
Offered
Fall semesters, annually
Faculty assigned
Eric Stark, Associate Professor of Architecture
Amy Hinkley, Adjunct Professor of Architecture
Additional faculty advisers and outside readers as required
