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Master’s Thesis Preparation
Major: Design of Architectural Environment
Code of subject: 7.191.03.O.017
Credits: 10.50
Department: Architectural Environment Design
Lecturer: Ph. D., Senior lecturer Olha Dmytrash
Semester: 3 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: The study of the discipline involves the formation and development of students' competencies:
integral competence - the ability to solve creative problems of a research and/or innovative nature in architecture and urban planning.
general competencies:
GC01. Ability to think abstractly, analyze and synthesize.
GC02. Ability to communicate in the state language both orally and in writing.
GC03. Ability to communicate in a foreign language.
GC04: Ability to use information and communication technologies.
GC07. Knowledge and understanding of the subject area and understanding of professional activities.
GC08. Ability to communicate with representatives of other professional groups of different levels (with experts from other fields of knowledge / types of economic activity).
professional competencies:
PC01. Ability to integrate knowledge and solve complex problems of architecture and urban planning in broad or multidisciplinary contexts.
PC02. Ability to solve problems of architecture and urban planning in new or unfamiliar environments in the presence of incomplete or limited information, taking into account aspects of social and ethical responsibility.
PC03. Ability to analyze, develop and implement architectural and urban planning solutions taking into account socio-demographic, national-ethnic, natural and climatic, engineering and technical factors and sanitary, hygienic, safety, energy-saving, environmental, technical and economic requirements.
PC04. Ability to continue learning with a high degree of autonomy.
PC06. Ability to analyze international and domestic experience, collect, accumulate and use information necessary to solve research and innovation problems in the field of architecture and urban planning.
PC07. Ability to project modeling and research of conceptual, full-scale and computer models of architecture and urban planning objects.
PC10. Ability to generate new ideas and develop innovative solutions in the field of architecture and urban planning.
PC11. Ability to critically comprehend the problems of architecture and urban planning.
Learning outcomes: As a result of studying the discipline, the student must be able to demonstrate the following program learning outcomes:
LO 01. Have specialized conceptual knowledge that includes modern scientific achievements in the field of architecture and urban planning and is the basis for original thinking and research.
LO 02. Possess specialized problem-solving skills necessary for conducting research and/or conducting innovative activities in the field of architecture and urban planning in order to develop new knowledge and procedures.
LO 03. Carry out pre-project analysis of architectural and urban objects and territories.
LO 04. Understand and apply in practice the theoretical and practical principles of designing innovative urban planning objects, residential, public, industrial buildings and structures, reconstruction and restoration of architectural objects, methods of achieving rational architectural and planning, volumetric-spatial, constructive solutions, ensuring socio-economic efficiency, environmental friendliness, energy efficiency.
LO 07. Carry out project modeling, choose digital technologies and software tools for solving research and innovation problems, developing and implementing projects in the field of architecture and urban planning, preparing relevant scientific and technical documentation, making models and visual illustrative materials.
LO 09: Apply energy-efficient and other innovative technologies in conducting scientific architectural and urban planning research and making complex architectural and urban planning decisions.
LO 10. To discuss the results of professional activities, research and innovative projects in the field of architecture and urban planning in the state and foreign languages orally and in writing.
LO 11. To make effective decisions in the field of architecture and urban planning, develop and compare alternatives, take into account limitations, assess possible side effects and risks.
LO 12. To know and apply in practice the legislation and regulatory framework for research and development of architectural and urban planning projects.
LO 13. To justify safety, sanitary and hygienic, environmental, engineering, technical and technical and economic solutions and indicators in complex architectural and urban planning design.
LO 15. Analyze international and domestic experience in the design of architecture and urban planning.
Required prior and related subjects: Prior subjects: Modern Architectural Theoies and Doctrines; Harmonization of Municipal Environment by Design Facilities (Complex Investigation)м Monumental Design (Architectural Design);
Related subjects: Master’s Thesis Defence
Summary of the subject: Master's Thesis in the specialty 191 "Architecture and Urban Planning", specialization Design of the Architectural Environment should demonstrate an in-depth vision of modern problems of architecture and architectural design, fundamental knowledge that corresponds to the current level of development of architecture, high professional culture.
A master's thesis is a qualifying research work performed independently, which is prepared for the purpose of public defense and obtaining a master's degree. The main task of its author is to demonstrate the level of their scientific qualifications, the ability to independently conduct scientific research and solve specific scientific problems. The qualification work should certify the professional maturity of the graduate, reveal his or her general scientific, general theoretical and special training, the ability to apply the knowledge acquired at the university to solve specific scientific and practical problems and, accordingly, readiness for independent professional activity.
The peculiarity of the master's thesis is that it must provide for scientific research (creative development), demonstrate a certain level of scientific qualification of the student, his or her ability to conduct scientific research and solve specific scientific problems.
The design and graphic part shows the possibilities of implementing the obtained theoretical provisions into specific project proposals. The composition, scale of the drawings, and their compositional arrangement are agreed with the supervisor. The presentation of materials on the tablets should have a logical order and develop in a structured way from highlighting the relevance of the issue to ways to solve it. Graphic development of design concepts on the topic of master's qualification work in programs (optional): MicrosoftWord, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Lumion; Artlantis, 3DSMax.
Опис: Processing of scientific literature, information sources related to the given topic, preparation for consultations with the supervisor; Processing of issued cartographic materials, if possible, access to the site, photography, field surveys, measurements; Search, review and analysis of analogues
Working with state building codes to determine the restrictions on the design of a given object; Conducting design and search work, modeling the existing environment, searching for ideas and concepts of the projected object; Processing in the form of a design and graphic part of the master's qualification work on a given topic; Preparation and execution of an explanatory note to the design and graphic part of the master's qualification work.
Assessment methods and criteria: Current control: implementation and protection of the clause. Review of the status of the Master's Thesis.
Final control: review of the explanatory note and the design and graphic part of the master's qualification work at the department's seminar and admission to the defense in the EC.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Clause: Completeness and clarity of disclosure of the idea of the projected object; coordination of the localization of the projected object with the given topic; justification of the chosen solution; compliance of the proposed architectural solution of the projected object with the given topic.
Execution of the explanatory note and the design and graphic part of the master's thesis at the department's seminar and admission to the defense at the EC:
Justify the research topic: relevance of the topic, purpose and objectives of the work, object of research, subject of research, research methodology, scientific novelty, practical significance.
Justify the choice of the site for the projected object. To review and analyze literary sources, domestic and foreign experience in designing objects of a given topic, to identify features and trends of modern architectural solutions in the field that corresponds to the topic of the master's qualification work. Analyze state building codes and apply regulatory restrictions in the process of designing an architectural object. To reveal the idea and features of the figurative and constructive solution of the designed architectural object.
The volume (without bibliography and without appendices) of the explanatory note of the master's thesis: computer typing - up to 70 pages of typewritten text. The list of references includes at least 30 sources (not including links to Internet resources).
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - ("excellent") is assigned for a high level of knowledge (some inaccuracies are allowed) of the educational material of the component contained in the main and additional recommended literature sources, the ability to analyze the phenomena studied in their interconnection and development, clearly, concisely, logically, consistently answer the questions posed, the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 87-71 points - ("good") is assigned for a generally correct understanding of the educational material of the component, including calculations, reasoned answers to the questions posed, which, however, contain certain (insignificant) shortcomings, for the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 70 - 50 points - ("satisfactory") is assigned for poor knowledge of the educational material of the component, inaccurate or poorly reasoned answers, with a violation of the sequence of presentation, for poor application of theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 49-26 points - ("not certified" with the possibility of retaking the semester control) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the educational material of the component, significant errors in answering questions, inability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 25-00 - ("unsatisfactory" with mandatory re-study) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the component's educational material, significant errors in answering questions, inability to navigate in solving practical problems, ignorance of the basic fundamental provisions.
Recommended books: 1. Electronic educational and methodical complex "Modern concepts of architectural environment design" / Y.E. Dzhyhil - Lviv: VNS NU
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6. Profiles of competence in architect training: experience and prospects // Bulletin of Lviv Polytechnic National University. Series: Architecture. 2018. № 895. pp. 38-42.
7. Modern trends and models of housing architecture development in Ukraine // Bulletin of Lviv Polytechnic National University. Series: Architecture. - 2019. - Special issue. pp. 13-17.
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