Description
This course precedes Thesis in order to connect studio work and architecture with real-time, relevant issues in the world. Issues of technology, geopolitics, the environment, current events and media will be underscored by an emerging sensibility of a post-human/ anthropocene in the contemporary era. This course is an advanced seminar led by an expert discourse leader with engaged discussion and graduate-level writing required for all students.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Argument and Positioning. To mark a student?s full readiness to engage the complex issues surrounding meaningful thesis work.
Research and Sourcing. To use research appropriately to engage contemporary speculative thinking.
PREREQUISITES:
GS7021 / Philosophy I
GS 7051 / Philosophy II
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTES FOR WAIVER (PENDING APPROVAL OF SYLLABUS)
Western/Eastern Civilization
Media Studies