EDAD708 Thesis I 6cr

Completing a successful independent thesis is the culmination of the Master of Architecture degree at MassArt.

In Thesis I students select an issue in the field of architectural design as the basis for their thesis project. The first half of the
course is focused on developing well-structured research broadly based on the student’s topics of interest and related areas that influence the program, approach to the site, technologies and other aspects relevant to the design. The goal is to
develop the thesis proposal with a finalized site and a research agenda.

In the second half of the course, the students zero in on their sharpened thesis topic, and work through the second round of more in-depth investigation and analysis of their earlier work, adding new components including interviewing experts, understanding current and historical precedents, and additional areas that may also support the social, cultural and philosophical issues for the design. By the end of the course, students have completed the research and analysis
and have begun to test their concepts through preliminary design studies.

Prerequisites: EDAD-702, EDAD-711, EDAD-720