The graduate design thesis involves creating and advancing a comprehensive architectural project that exhibits adequate scope and intricacy. Design thesis proposals are conceived in the thesis research seminar (ARCH 500) and are subsequently developed in close collaboration with a thesis committee composed of a faculty advisor affiliated with the Master of Architecture program and a co-advisor in a focus area. The graduate design thesis is required of all students in the Master of Architecture program and requires work worth (a minimum of) twelve graduate credit hours. Students register for 6 credits during the fall semester and 6 credits during the spring semester of their master’s year. Students articulate and develop design strategies and translate these into tangible design products that embody the architectural values of their concepts and ideas. The work culminates in a public juried presentation and a booklet that documents the work.
Completion of the thesis research seminar (ARCH 500) and at least one concentration course, and consent of the M. Arch program committee.