Assigned readings have been outlined in the syllabus for every class meeting. All readings are on reserve in the Fine Arts library and can be copied for your own use. You are asked to do the required readings before the class meeting to which they are assigned, and come to class prepared to add to the discussion. Students will be asked to select a week during which they will present the readings for that week to the class.
During the sixth week of the semester you will be asked to submit a project proposal for an interpretive study on an aspect of metamorphosis in architecture or landscape. This will only be a proposal; it is intended that your project will evolve and develop from the ideas investigated during the course of the semester. However, at that time, you will be expected to clearly state those interests, as well as make a tentative proposal for a study that will investigate and further those interests. This will include the study of a specific work of architecture or landscape either presented in class or of your own interest. Both the instructor and the teaching assistant will be available for assistance in developing your project as well as making recommendations for further inquiry. You will be expected to eventually develop a thesis with theoretic substance related to the discourse engaged in throughout the semester.
On December 2, a ten page written paper is required that thoroughly documents your study and substantiates your thesis; along with the written paper, you will be required to hand in a graphic/material representation of your thesis. This graphic/material representation will be discussed in more detail throughout the semester. During the weeks of November 21 and December 5 you will be expected to give a brief slide presentation of your investigation and present and explain your graphic/material representation to the class. A schedule for these weeks will be determined after your project proposals have been received. Your papers will be returned to you sometime before the last week of classes, with comments, recommendations, and a grade; if you would like, and we encourage you to do so, you may rewrite and/or edit your paper and hand it in again for a better grade.
Final grades will be determined as a combination of the grades given for the written paper, the graphic/material representation, the class presentation, general class participation, and the project proposal. If you find yourself unable to prepare and/or hand in your work on time please contact the instructor or the teaching assistant to arrange a possible alternative due date.