Theory and Methods for Research

This seminar provides the theoretical and methodological foundation necessary for accomplishing advanced independent study research in Architecture. Over the semester, students will formulate a detailed, cohesive and well researched proposal. In the course, students will identify and refine a topic of interest, solidify a body of critically pertinent research methods and referents, and incrementally develop an intellectually interesting and tractable independent design research project. This seminar is autonomous from the process of the Independent Study track as part of the Advanced Studio Sequence. Nonetheless, it is meant to aid those students seeking entrance into said program as well of any student seeking to produce advance research in Architecture.