Independent Study by Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Students may take a maximum of 8 units with different GSD instructors in this course series. 9201 must be taken for either 2 or 4 units.
Prerequisites: GSD student seeking a Master’s degree
Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered coursework. Students must submit an independent study petition, and accompanying documentation as noted on the petition, after securing approval of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
The independent study petition can be found on the Documents tab in my.Harvard. Enrollment will not be final until the petition is submitted.
Independent Design Engineering Project I
The Independent Design Engineering Project (IDEP) is a two-semester project during which students in the Master in Design Engineering (MDE) program work on understanding a concise, real-world problem and develop a prototypical solution. Methodologically a continuation of the MDE first-year studio, each student frames a complex problem and engages with stakeholders in order to understand its multi-scalar, multidisciplinary aspects. Work on a solution involves a combination of analytical and visualization skills, technical skills, and design methods, culminating in the development, prototyping, and evaluation of a solution. The two-semester long IDEP is the required second-year component of the MDE program. Each student receives guidance from an advisor from SEAS and an advisor from the GSD. Initial domain outlines for the IDEP are due at the end of the second semester. Course group meetings serve as platforms for workshops, updates, and the sharing of progress, and allow for feedback on methods from the project coaches. Presentations and reviews will be scheduled during the fall and the spring semester to facilitate feedback by advisors, stakeholders, Harvard faculty, and guests. The final presentation at the end of IDEP includes an oral presentation, visuals, and a demonstration of the solution.
Independent Study by Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Students may take a maximum of 8 units with different GSD instructors in this course series. 9201 must be taken for either 2 or 4 units.
Prerequisites: GSD student seeking a Master’s degree
Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered coursework. Students must submit an independent study petition, and accompanying documentation as noted on the petition, after securing approval of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
The independent study petition can be found on the Documents tab in my.Harvard. Enrollment will not be final until the petition is submitted.
Independent Study on Multi-Cultural Design Environments (January Term)
Independent Study
Independent Study on Multi-Cultural Design Environments
An examination and comparison of design practices in a professional setting.
This course is open only to students who will be undertaking an internship or conducting research in a country other than their own, during the summer between academic years, or in their final semester of study, with further restrictions. Students who wish to enroll in this course should contact the Registrar’s Office, [email protected], for the required forms that must be submitted for enrollment.
Independent Study by Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Students may take a maximum of 8 units with different GSD instructors in this course series. 9201 must be taken for either 2 or 4 units.
Prerequisites: GSD student seeking a Master’s degree
Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered coursework. Students must submit an independent study petition, and accompanying documentation as noted on the petition, after securing approval of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
The independent study petition can be found on the Documents tab in my.Harvard. Enrollment will not be final until the petition is submitted.
Independent Study by Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Students may take a maximum of 8 units with different GSD instructors in this course series. 9201 must be taken for either 2, or 4 units.
Prerequisites: GSD student, seeking a Master’s degree
Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered coursework. Students must submit an independent study petition, and accompanying documentation as noted on the petition, after securing approval of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
The independent study petition can be found on the Documents tab in my.Harvard. Enrollment will not be final until the petition is submitted.
Preparation of MAUD/MLAUD Design Thesis
The Urban Design Thesis Prep research seminar is intended for Urban Design candidates who have elected to develop a thesis in their final year of study. The course defines the parameters of an Urban Design Thesis while assisting students in the pursuit of their individual projects. Course meetings combine input from faculty, group discussions, and individual progress updates. The course will include a midterm and final review of students’ proposals, to be attended by faculty and critics.
Urban Design Theses are developed through a variety of methodologies, media, and processes. Methodologies utilized include those associated with the sciences and humanities but specifically rely on the process and products of knowledge through design. The theses are delivered in two final forms: a presentation and an archived document. A variety of media may be utilized to realize both forms. There are several frameworks in which a thesis is developed that oscillate between the planning and execution of research.
An Urban Design Thesis is a proposition that is relevant to its context and situated within the discipline. Urban Design Theses’ propositions take a variety of forms, including but not limited to spatial interventions, system alternations, technological innovations, and disciplinary critiques. The proposition is pursued through an analytical process that includes robust evidence and fills a gap in existing knowledge.
Independent Design Engineering Project I
The Independent Design Engineering Project (IDEP) is a two-semester project during which students in the Master in Design Engineering (MDE) program work on understanding a concise, real-world problem and develop a prototypical solution. Methodologically a continuation of the MDE first-year studio, each student frames a complex problem and engages with stakeholders in order to understand its multi-scalar, multidisciplinary aspects. Work on a solution involves a combination of analytical and visualization skills, technical skills, and design methods, culminating in the development, prototyping, and evaluation of a solution. The two-semester long IDEP is the required second-year component of the MDE program. Each student receives guidance from an advisor from SEAS and an advisor from the GSD. Initial domain outlines for the IDEP are due at the end of the second semester. Course group meetings serve as platforms for workshops, updates, and the sharing of progress, and allow for feedback on methods from the project coaches. Presentations and reviews will be scheduled during the fall and the spring semester to facilitate feedback by advisors, stakeholders, Harvard faculty, and guests. The final presentation at the end of IDEP includes an oral presentation, visuals, and a demonstration of the solution.
The first day of GSD classes, Tuesday, September 5th, is held as a MONDAY schedule. As this course meets only on Tuesdays, the first meeting of this course will be on Tuesday, September 12th. It will meet regularly thereafter.
Independent Study by Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Students may take a maximum of 8 units with different GSD instructors in this course series. 9201 must be taken for either 2, or 4 units.
Prerequisites: GSD student, seeking a Master's degree
Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered coursework. Students must submit an independent study petition, and accompanying documentation as noted on the petition, after securing approval of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
The independent study petition can be found on the Documents tab in my.Harvard. Enrollment will not be final until the petition is submitted.