ID 698

Thesis or Design Research Project I

Course focuses on the exploration of a significant question or challenging issue in interior design. Through readings and field studies, students formulate and carry out an individual investigation under faculty supervision and critique. Findings are presented in a written or graphic document and evidence-based design project.

Students who do not fulfill all of the course requirements and are not eligible for an Incomplete will receive an IP grade. Students with an IP must register for ID 698C and pay a registration fee. The continuation carries no credit.

Prerequisite: a grade of B- or better in ID 606. (3)

Significant Semester Deadlines

In ID-698, two design critiques are held during class time:

Advisory Committee Selection occurs in week 5 of the semester.
Critique 1 occurs in week 8 of the semester.
Critique 2 occurs in week 14 of the semester.

Deliverables

The following deliverables will be completed during the semester:

Part 1 of the book -- Research and Programmatic deliverables

Thesis book (chapter 1–4)
Digital Slide Presentations (weeks 8 and 14)

Deadlines for these deliverables will be announced at the beginning of the semester on the course syllabus.

Semester Overview

Additional guidance for project development will be provided in the course syllabus and via Canvas.

Week 8

Critique 1

The purpose of this meetings is to provide written guidance and direction to the student prior to selection of the thesis committee.

Digital Slide Presentation — 15 minutes

Chapter 1 Introduction progress
- Question or issue investigated
Chapter 2 Literature Review progress
- Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 3 Research Design progress
- Proposal for research design / method of inquiry.
- Include data collection instruments where applicable
- Address IRB concerns where applicable (Post-professional students only)

Week 10

Advisory Committee Selesction

The Thesis Advisory Committee is comprised of the one Committee Chair and two Content Advisors. During ID 697 or ID 698, students identify members of his or her Advisory Committee. The Thesis Advisory Committee should have a minimum of three advisors, each with a different role in his/her advisory capacity. Read more about the Advisory Committee here.

Week 14

Critique 2

The purpose of this meetings is to provide written guidance and direction to the student prior to the completion of the term. This meeting ensures the student is prepared to move forward to ID 699. The meetings also develop consensus among the advisors on an appropriate work plan for ID 699.

The student is expected to attend the critiques even if his or her advisors cannot attend. Students are responsible for meeting with advisors that are unable to attend a scheduled critique.

Critique Deliverables: First-Professional Candidates

Digital Slide Presentation — 20 minute presentation to include information from the final draft of the following Thesis Book chapters

Thesis Draft (PDF) – Emailed to Committee Chair and Advisor Committee Members

Introduction 90% complete
Literature Review 100% complete
Research Design 100% complete
Findings and Discussion 80% complete

Critique Deliverables: Post-Professional Candidates

Digital Slide Presentation — 20 minute presentation to include information from the final draft of the following Thesis Book chapters:

Thesis Draft (PDF) – Emailed to Committee Chair and Advisor Committee Members

Introduction (completed in ID-697)
Chapter 2 Literature Review (completed in ID-697)
Research Design & IRB Review 100% complete

Please note: the contents in Chapter 4 will vary based on the type of Thesis selected for the Post-Professional Candidate:

4. (EBD Thesis) Findings and Discussion 80% complete

4. (Research/Written Thesis) IRB Submission complete