12572 (v.2) Interior Architecture Dissertation 499

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

62.5

Contact Hours:

1.0

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12567 (v.2) Interior Architecture 421 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Establishment of the scope of a selected design project with individual tutors. Project work must be at a suitable scale and appropriate to the area of research. A final thesis review is presented to a jury.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Completed a design-based or written dissertation. Design-based- Clearly illustrated an understanding of the research methods undertaken as part of the research project. Developed a credible brief in response to a complex project with consideration to the range of user groups. An ability to develop a design project beyond the pragmatic, reflecting an understanding of the magic or poetry of the environment and its impact on the occupant. An ability to research and translate research findings into design project work. An ability to communicate design outcomes using a number of presentation mediums. An ability to write an exegesis that describes the theoretical background of the project, the research question, the methods used, process, conclusions and outcomes. Written- Clearly illustrated an understanding of the research methods undertaken as part of the research project. An ability to write a comprehensive paper, clearly outlining the intention, background, research question, methodology, process, conclusions and outcomes. Worked within a theoretical framework. An ability to undertake literature review and bibliography development in relation to a given topic.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Evan, D.G. (1995), How to write a better Thesis or Report. Carlton, Melbourne University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Trimester 2A	Y
2004	Raffles La Salle Intl S'pore	Quarter 1	Y