ARCH 490 - Thesis Studio

Credit Hours: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) 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 be strengthened by the concepts previously researched and provide students with an opportunity to focus their design research within the scope of the course. As students progress through this final studio, use their personal foci to strengthen and extend the learning of this final studio. Additionally, it will be expected students express the cumulative knowledge including both conceptual and technical knowledge. Final gallery presentations will express the learning from both Thesis courses and cataloging of their final work is required via a Thesis Portfolio. Submission of the final portfolio is required for review, grading, and submission to the library. Completion of this course and submission of a final Degree Project Portfolio will be required to graduate.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.
Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.
Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.
Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.