Architectural Thesis Preparation

Scaffold your learning experience by developing architectural research skills. Look at the literature review process from multiple angles. Formulate a research focus.Put your new knowledge towards preparing an architectural dissertation proposal.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

prioritise concepts theories and approaches to determine and formulate a research focus for further development
develop a proposal using critical thinking analytical writing self-reflection and theoretical disdegree skills relevant to the focus of the study
assess the value of research theories and methods as appropriate to the architectural discipline in order to make judgements and discriminate between ideas
create a research proposal in preparation for completing a self-directed research project relevant to the discipline of architecture within a broad cultural context.

Topics covered

Topics
- What is Research
- Starting the Research
- Reviewing Literature for Research
- Research Methods in Architecture
- Writing a Research Proposal
- One-on-one time with your supervisor
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
- Online Materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

This subject was previously known as Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation.

Students will develop skills and knowledge in architectural research methods, leading to the preparation of an architectural dissertation proposal. This Proposal includes an extensive study of relevant literature, research methods, exemplars and precedents in the selected field of study as it relates to the discipline of architecture.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - Preliminary dissertation (20%)
Assignment 2 - Final dissertation (50%)
Assignment 3 - Interim dissertation (30%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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