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Architectural Thesis Project
Postgraduate | CUR-MAA505 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeExtend your independent research skills as you dig deep into an architectural project area.Spend time in the field carrying out your own research, then call on your combined oral, written and visual communication skills to present your findings.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Architectural Thesis Project
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse evaluate and synthesise information pertinent to the development of the focus area
- reflect upon and refine prior knowledge and skills and integrate into the development and realisation of the final thesis, while considering international and cultural perspectives
- create knowledge, new ideas and propositions through research that demonstrates the relationship between theory and practice in the architectural discipline
- create knowledge new ideas and propositions through research that demonstrates the relationship between theory and practice in the architectural discipline.
- This is an individual research subject without set weekly topics.
- You are required to communicate with your supervisor weekly and work towards your final submission.
Students will develop and execute an architectural research project, as defined by the student in Architectural Thesis Preparation, through which they will demonstrate independent research skills. There might be a fieldwork component, the nature of which is dependent upon the focus of the research.
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- Interim Presentation and Report Submission (0%)
- Interim Presentation and Report Submission (0%)
- Project Presentation and Document Submission (100%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
NOTE: This subject should be the final subject you undertake before completing your Master of Architecture.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone
Study load
- 0.375 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 30 to 36 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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