PGTD
5010

Thesis Forum

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Thesis Forum
Spring 2026
Taught By: Samuel Haddix
Section: A

CRN: 1967

Credits: 3

This course provides a shared space for exchange, reflection, and peer learning during the final phase of thesis development. Students present their evolving work, offer and receive feedback, and explore connections across practices and inquiries within the cohort. The course emphasizes critical dialogue and collaborative engagement, with guest contributors joining select sessions. It culminates in the planning and coordination of the program’s final public event, Thesis Forum, where students curate and share public-facing reflections on their work.

Open to: MFA in Transdisciplinary Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PGTD 5000 Transdisciplinary Seminar; PGTD 5230 Professional Communication. Co-requisite(s): PGTD 5201 Thesis Synthesis.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 30

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

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: 3:14pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026