ARCH 490 - Thesis Studio

Credit Hours: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 12

Prerequisite(s): ARCH 485 & ARCH 481, min. grades in both courses = C

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Thesis Studio is the culminating design studio for all 5th year seniors completing a Bachelors of Architecture. Under the supervision of a faculty member students will investigate an architectural thesis generated in Thesis Research. This “site” of work will provide students with an opportunity to focus and produce a person architectural response.
Completion of this course and submission of a final Degree Project Portfolio will be required to graduate.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.