Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Practical experience through summer and January IAP internships secured by the student in the field of architecture, urbanism, digital design, art, or building technology. Before registering for this subject, students must have an offer from the organization and complete the Department of Architecture application with their advisor's signature. Upon completion of the internship, students must submit an evaluation form available from the departmental academic office. Students are limited to a total of three approved experiences.

Provides the material system knowledge and fabrication process skills to successfully engage with all areas of the shop, from precision handwork to multi-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining. Progresses through a series of basic exercises that introduce the material and workflow, concluding with more complex problems that explore opportunities and issues specific to architecture.

Practical experience through summer and January IAP internships secured by the student in the field of architecture, urbanism, digital design, art, or building technology. Before registering for this subject, students must have an offer from a company or organization and complete the Department of Architecture application signed by the advisor. Upon completion of the internship, students must submit an evaluation form available from the departmental academic office. Students are limited to a total of three approved experiences. 

Introduces fundamental design principles as a way to demystify design and provide a basic introduction to all aspects of the process. Stimulates creativity, abstract thinking, representation, iteration, and design development. Equips students with skills to have more effective communication with designers, and develops their ability to apply the foundations of design to any discipline.

12/11/24 note: Class will now meet in studio 7-434

Building the Page and Portfolio is a communication design course that teaches the students how to design a book such as a portfolio or other publication using InDesign, high res images, writing, typography, and typesetting.

Undergraduates welcome!

The workshop, 'Setting the Table — Representing HER' spans three weeks and focuses on equipping students with the necessary tools to create a zine booklet featured at the Shift+W Represent HER - The Female Architect exhibit in the Keller Gallery next spring.
During our initial week, we'll engage in exercises centered on table conversations and research techniques. Moving into the second week, we would delve into various forms of representation, aiding students in expressing their intentions and motivations. In our third week, participants will gain design skills to craft a visually captivating zine showcasing their thorough research and visual work.
The workshop explores how gender diversity influences design by examining the interplay between female architectural representation and broader societal implications.

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As part of the ongoing Programmable Mud research initiative, students will travel to Santa Barbara, CA, to engage in the design and fabrication of architectural scale 3D printing building elements made from locally sourced earthen materials. The focus of this workshop will be creating a 3D-printed earth building prototype for fire resilience, a pressing issue in California, and globally, as climate change exacerbates fire danger in urban communities. We will engage in on-site fabrication as well as thermal analysis, allowing students to implement their design ideas in real-time and create architectural systems relevant to the future of low carbon, climate-resilient architecture. The workshop will be structured around producing prototypes with reproducible, publishable methods to make the work accessible and relevant to developing standards in the field.

Explore fire-resilient earthen architecture through hands-on prototyping with locally sourced earth, clay, and robots. This workshop is open to graduate and undergraduate students interested in design, materials, and digital fabrication.

Please contact instructors with a short statement of interest.