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063-0170-21L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Seminar Architectural Criticism (Thesis Elective)

Seminar Architekturkritik (Wahlfacharbeit)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Laurent Stalder
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:55

Abstract

In the framework of three elective courses, students need prepare elective works (seminar works).

Objective

The aim of these papers is to foster an independent engagement with the subjects of the seminar. A scientific familiarization with the respective themes is required. The extent of such a paper ranges from 20 to 30 pages.

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Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Seminar Architekturkritik (Wahlfacharbeit)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Selbständige Arbeit
  • By Appointment None-None
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 History and Theory of 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.)
    • Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2011)