Thesis is understood in this context to be a form of inquiry integrating knowledge inside and outside the design disciplines. Students in the master's Thesis Seminar create Thesis proposals that initiate and frame their subsequent inquiries in Thesis and master's Methods of Inquiry. This is a writing intensive class. This studio provides support and direction to students while they develop their Thesis Proposals. It is a companion to master's Thesis Seminar.
Students develop critical strategies as well as explore concepts and site.
These workshops involve integration of technology and design. This course meets 4 times per semester and prepares all entering students to become active participants in the BAC's concurrent academic and practice curriculums and to join the design profession. The course includes readings, lectures, discussions, visits to area firms, and independent projects. Students receive academic and practice curriculum credit for successful completion of both semesters of this course. This course introduces students to current and historical design theories.