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Preliminary Study: Urban Design and Spatial Development

Preliminary Study: Urban Design and Spatial Development

Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Project Description
This module, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis, if successfully completed with a minimum grade of 5.0. The sustainable operation within a self-chosen area is critically analysed and applied. It contains a research question, an in-depth theoretical investigation as well as a conceptual outline for a Theoretical Report and a Technical Report. In the Preliminary Study the supervision consists of directing the preparation of the thesis proposal and the research design as well as the development of the student’s clear conceptual position. The Preliminary Study needs to be completed at the University of Liechtenstein and is reviewed before a panel of experts of the related research unit.
Teaching Method
The Preliminary Study, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis. It contains a research question and a theoretical investigation that serve as a conceptual outline for the Theoretical and Technical Report of the aspired Master’s Thesis. Site, programme and user profile for a design proposal are evaluated and proposed.
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to
Learning Outcomes The students...
Professional Competence
  • understand the broad issues of sustainability in a self-defined area.
  • independently identify a research topic and develop it coherently into a research proposal for the design project.
  • manage their own learning using full range of resources for the discipline.
Methodological Competence
  • independently identify a research topic and develop it coherently into a research proposal for the design.
  • analyse new and/or abstract data and situations without guidance, using a range of techniques and - critically evaluate evidence to support hypotheses, reviewing its reliability, validity and significance.
Social Competence
  • explain competently, discuss and critique their own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication.
  • understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
  • collaborate in teams and support each other during the learning process.
Personal Competence
  • take responsibility for their own work by being critical.
Assessment Methods
Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment and regular meetings with instructors.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).
Module number:
6112456
Semester:
SS 26
ECTS Credits:
6
Courses:
12 L / 9 h
Self-study:
171 h
Language:
English
Scheduled Semester:
1-2-3