ID 699

Thesis or Design Research Project II

This capstone course is a continuation of ID 698. The thesis document or design research project employs research applications and inferences of analytical thought in the design process and communication of the design intent. Design projects or thesis findings and analyses are completed and presented to faculty. Upon approval, students give a final presentation of their projects and/or study findings to the university community.

Students who do not fulfill all of the course requirements and are not eligible for an Incomplete will receive an IP grade. Students must register for ID 699C and pay a registration fee. The continuation carries no credit.

Prerequisite: ID 698. (3)

Significant Semester Deadlines

In ID-699, three design critiques are held across the semester. These critiques are scheduled during class time. It is up to the student to meet with any absent committee members for feedback.

  • Critique 1 occurs in week 4 of the semester.

  • Critique 2 occurs in week 9 of the semester.

  • Critique 3 (Final Defense) occurs in week 13 of the semester. The course instructor will provide defense times. It is up to the student to identify a time when all her/his committee members can meet.

Major Deliverables

The following deliverables will be completed during the semester:

  • Thesis book

  • Thesis poster & material board

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 4

Programming Presentation (Critique 1)

  • In the Evidence-Based Design Thesis, programming connects the findings from evidence collected to practical needs of the project: the program and a site.

  • Specific deliverables are outlined in the Programming chapter.

Week 9

Schematic Design Presentation (Critique 2)

  • During the Schematic Design phase, students will integrate research, conceptual goals, programming needs, and site analysis.

  • Specific deliverables are outlined in the Schematic Design chapter.

Week 13

Design Development Presentation (Final Defense)

  • During the Design Development phase, students will integrate findings and discoveries from Schematic Design with new requirements presented in this design phase.

  • Specific deliverables are outlined in the Design Development chapter. Presentation guidelines are provided below.

Final Defense Guidelines

Time: 30-45 minutes

Presenation Contents:

  • Introduction; Question, problem or issue investigated

  • Rationale, significance

  • Brief Lit review of important studies

  • Research design, findings, discussion if applicable

  • Application of findings to project:

  • Architectural Drawings

  • Furnishings, finishes for review

  • Findings, discussion

  • Conclusions

Week 16 (Exam Week)

Interior Design Studio Show