Thesis Topical Research Seminar Practicum

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This research seminar prepares students with a range of topics that may include the history, theory, design thinking, technology and digital fabrication skills. This course may include site investigations, precedent analysis, programming, prototyping, parametric investigations, and theoretical foundations and contexts. It is meant to build the foundation for and assist students in the development of their subsequent ARCH 502 B.Arch. Thesis Studio projects. Students in this Practicum OPTION course section will develop research, a design approach and project applicable to their ARCH 502 Architectural Design VIII Thesis Studio in the subsequent and final Spring semester with the collaborative supervision and mentorship of the Practicum Site Office Supervisor, the SoAD Practicum Supervisor and relevant SoAD Faculty. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: ARCH 402 Corequisites: For students accepted and enrolled in the B.Arch. Practicum: ARCH 501P, ARCH 481P, ARCH 291P Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-3