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063-0436-21L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Model and Design (Thesis Elective)

Modell und Gestaltung (Wahlfacharbeit)

Lecturers & Examiners: Alessandro Tellini, Katrin Derleth
Enrollment is only possible after completing the elective of the same name! Development of your own topic proposal in the areas of model making, material, design and construction. Independent work.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:55

Abstract

The elective works serve an in depth case study.The advanced study offer students the opportunity to deal with a specific aspect of design over a longer period of time. The work consists of a practical and a theoretical part - reflection/documentation of the developed facts.

Objective

Independent, in depth study ot the contents according to the elective course and examination of aspects of architectural model building.

Content

Content and output of the study to be agreed with the lecturer of the elective course.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Modell und Gestaltung (Wahlfacharbeit)
Selbständige Arbeit.
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 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.)
    • Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2011)