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063-0230-21L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

360° - Reality to Virtuality (Thesis Elective)

360° - Reality to Virtuality (Wahlfacharbeit)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Karin Sander
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:55

Abstract

Within three elective courses the students need to fulfill an elective work (seminar work). Elective works serve the independent way of dealing with the contents of the according elective course.

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.

Content

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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General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project 360° - Reality to Virtuality (Wahlfacharbeit)
Selbständige Arbeit
No time listed 180 h semesterly

Offered In

      • 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 Design and 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.)