CO4411 Thesis Project Syllabus:

CO4411 Thesis Project Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 The objective is to develop and acquire more specialized knowledge in the field of
conservation through conservation projects or scientific research.
 The Thesis Project is a final culmination of knowledge acquired by students through
thecourse of their sustainability curriculum.
 Theoretical, cognitive, empirical and analytical skills pertaining to architectural
sustainabilitywill be tested during the thesis program.
 Students shall consider large scale campus, environmental site planning, conservation,
heritage districts etc.

CONTENTS

 Thesis is the main academic effort and culmination of all information and techniques learnt in the preceding semesters.
 Selection of thesis topic shall be from any aspect of Conservation whether theoretical, technical, management, operational or intervention.
 It is expected to undertake original work including data collection and primary surveys
 As part of the studio requirements, it is expected to go through a process of documentation, analyses and synthesis related to the specific topic and related area of work
 It is required to work under the guidance of a supervisor allotted by the department and complete the requisite work in the course of the semester, ending in a viva-voce exam by a panel of examiners both external and internal.
 Progressive valuation would be done by a panel of external and/or internal jurors during reviews held at intervals during the course of the semester.

Students will submit a detailed proposal on their topic of interest. The Proposal shall be approved by the thesis review committee. The thesis project will be reviewed periodically by the review committee. At the end of the semester, the final thesis will be submitted and presented through a viva voce examination before a jury. Submission and defense of the thesis will be through drawings, reports, study sheets, models and digital presentations and verbal communications in all the reviews and the final viva-voce.

TOTAL: 300 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1 Students would be able to integrate various contemporary and advanced issues and techniques into the architectural conservation process.
CO2 Students would be able to identify and go in depth into specific and appropriate aspects relating to the discipline of conservation and reflect this in the realm of design.
CO3 The scope and extent in the thesis works shall be substantial and realizable in application or concept as appropriate to the selected area of work.