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063-0651-20L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Focus Work HS20 in the Field of Technology in Architecture (ITA)

Vertiefungsarbeit HS20 im Bereich Technologie in der Architektur (ITA)

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:00

Abstract

Deepening work on a given or self-chosen topic of architecture in the respective field of institutes.

Objective

Development of skills and competences in a special area / sub-area of ​​architectural theory or practice.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die mündliche Prüfung findet beim Professor/Professorin, mit dem/der das Thema der Vertiefungsarbeit festgelegt wurde, statt (Art.30, Abs.7, Regl. 2017).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Vertiefungsarbeit HS20 im Bereich Technologie in der Architektur (ITA) No time listed 180 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Architecture Master
    • Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
      • Focus Work (Realization in the respective fields of the institutes. Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students. The content may also refer to an elective course. The performance assessment comprises either a purely written examination followed by an oral examination or a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and knowledge gained. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public.)
        • Field of Technology in Architecture (Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students (student's proposal / content of an elective course). Performance assessment: Purely written examination followed by an oral examination OR a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and possibly gained knowledge. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public. Information on exams and grades: Art. 29 of the MSc D-ARCH regulations.)