PGTD
5220

Thesis Seminar

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Thesis Seminar
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: A

CRN: 1992

Credits: 3

This course supports students in developing the conceptual and written framework of their thesis. Through writing, discussion, and feedback, students refine the questions, references, and positions that inform their inquiry. Emphasis is placed on writing as a method of reflection and articulation, shaping a cohesive foundation for the final thesis. By the end of the semester, students produce a substantial document that defines the scope and direction of their project.

Open to: MFA in Transdisciplinary Design majors only. Pre-requisite(s): PGTD 5101 Thesis Forum; PGTD 5130 Transdisciplinary Methods. Co-requisite(s): PGTD 5200 Thesis Studio; PGTD 5230 Professional Communication.
Prerequisites: No 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: 15

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: 11:02pm EDT 6/28/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025