Free Master's Thesis: Urbanism, Architecture and Society
Free Master's Thesis: Urbanism, Architecture and Society
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Architektur (MSc AR 19)
(01.09.2019)
Masterstudiengang Architektur (MSc AR 24)
(01.09.2024)
Project Description
The Free Master's Thesis builds on the student's preliminary study and is supervised individually by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) within the framework of a freely chosen design project. In addition to the actual design project, the free Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's Thesis regulations.
Teaching Method
Free project work, mentored by the unit.
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to
Literature
Individual list of literature defined in Preliminary Study.
Requirements (formal)
Successful completion of 3 Advanced Studios in the Master's degree programme. In addition, the Preliminary Study must have been completed with a minimum grade of 5.0.
Assessment Methods
Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (60%), presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (60%), presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).