PGTD
5201

Thesis Synthesis

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Thesis Synthesis
Spring 2026
Taught By: Lara Penin, Jamer Hunt, and Eduardo Staszowski
Section: A

CRN: 1968

Credits: 9

This course supports the final development and integration of thesis work. Building on the conceptual grounding of Thesis Seminar and the exploratory work of Thesis Studio, students advance a cohesive body of work that reflects their questions, values, and orientation to practice. Emphasis is placed on iterative making, critical reflection, and positioning the work in relation to broader social, cultural, and political contexts. Students receive regular feedback from faculty and peers to refine their practice. The course runs in parallel with Thesis Forum and Thesis Writing Lab, which supports the written and public-facing components of the thesis.

Open to: MFA in Transdisciplinary Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PGTD 5220 Thesis Seminar; PGTD 5200 Thesis Studio; and PGTD 5130 Transdisciplinary Methods. Co-requisite(s): PGTD 5010 Thesis Forum.
Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

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: 6:28am EDT 10/6/2025

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