PGAR
5403

Thesis Preparation

Parsons School of Design: School of Constructed Env.

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Thesis Preparation
Fall 2025
Taught By: Paul Goldberger and Mark Rakatansky
Section: A

CRN: 5689

Credits: 3

Thesis Prep helps students initiate, compile and organize research that will lead to Design 6 in the Spring semester. This course provides a framework for students to articulate a thesis problem and select a site prior to beginning their design thesis.

Open to: Masters Degree in Architecture Majors and Masters Degree in Architecture and Lighing Design Dual Degree Majors Only; Others by permission. Pre-requisite(s): PGAR 5001 M.Arch studio 1, PGAR 5002 M.Arch Studio 2, PGAR 5201 M.Arch Studio 3, PGAR 5202 M.Arch Studio 4, and PGAR 5401 M.Arch Studio 5.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 24

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:04pm EDT 4/30/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
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