4.THG

Graduate Thesis

Program of research and writing of thesis; to be arranged by the student with supervising committee. 

Advisor
IAP
2023
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
All graduate degrees except SMACT
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.489

Preparation for Building Technology PhD Thesis

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

Advisor
IAP
2023
3-0-3
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD BT
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.488

Preparation for BT Thesis

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

Advisor
IAP
2023
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
SMBT
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.387

Thesis I: Art, Culture and Technology Theory and Criticism Colloquium

Introduces foundational texts in contemporary theory and criticism at the intersection of art, culture, and technology. Through presentations and discussions, students explore the necessary methodological perspectives required of an interdisciplinary approach to artistic practices. Subject spans fall and IAP terms.

TBA
IAP
2023
3-0-6
G
Schedule
TBA
Location
TBA
Required Of
SMACT
Open Only To
SMACT
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.245
11.245

DesignX Entrepreneurship

Students in teams accepted to the MITdesignX accelerator begin work on their ventures in this intense two-week bootcamp. Participants identify the needs and problems that demonstrate the demand for their innovative technology, policy, products, and/or services. They research and investigate various markets and stakeholders pertinent to their ventures, and begin to test their ideas and thesis in real-world interviews and interactions. Subject presented in workshop format, giving teams the chance to jump-start their ventures together with a cohort of people working on ideas that span the realm of design, planning real estate, and the human environment. 
 

IAP
2023
6-0-0
G
Schedule
MTWRF 12-5
Location
9-451
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Open Only To
Students admitted to MITdesignX accelerator in the fall
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.190

Professional Experience in 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 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.

Internship Supervisor
IAP
2023
0-1-0
G
Schedule
N/A
Location
N/A
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Open Only To
Course 4 graduate students
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.109

Materials and Fabrication for Architecture

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.

IAP
2023
0-3-6
G
Schedule
(tent.) MTWRF 12:30-5:30
Location
N51-160
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Enrollment
Limited to 12
Preference Given To
1st-year MArch
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.090

Practical Experience in Architecture for Undergraduates

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. 

Internship Supervisor
IAP
2023
0-1-0
U
Schedule
N/A
Location
N/A
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Open Only To
Course 4 undergraduates
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.02A

Design Studio: How to Design Intensive

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.

Note: Class ends at 4 pm on Fridays.

IAP
2023
2-5-2
U
Schedule
LEC: MWF 9:30-11:30
REC 1: MTWR 12-5
Location
All meetings in N52-342C
Required Of
BSA, BSAD, A Minor
Enrollment
Limited to 30
HASS
A
Preference Given To
BSA, BSAD, A Minor, D Minor
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
IAP Non-Credit

Let’s Design Board Games! Explore a Playful Way to Tackle Social and Cultural Issues

This is a 5-day design workshop that focuses on designing board games. It introduces how board games help raise awareness, propose interventions, and resist social and cultural issues through their playfulness. Participants will play, discuss and design board games in groups. At the end of the workshop, every participant will leave the room with an understanding of basic board game design logic, how to incorporate social and cultural elements into the design, and, more importantly, a board game prototype in hand!

We highly encourage you to work in groups in this workshop!

Limited to 15, thus sign up required at https://forms.gle/DbsNRbyG5WnR2fMN8. Please contact Doris Duanmu with any questions. 

Materials fee of no more than $30.

Ziye Zhang (Game Logic Design)
IAP
2023
N/A
Schedule
Jan. 9-13 (MTWRF) 1-4 pm
Location
TBA
Prerequisites
Beginner-Intermediate hand crafting skills
Enrollment
Limited to 15
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No