Graduating / master’s graduation thesis
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
The Master's Thesis (12 cfu) consists of the presentation of a project or theoretical research carried out in front of a committee of 7 professors, at least 4 of whom are structured at the University.
The thesis must be an original research work and may concern the various fields of architectural design or its theoretical-critical aspects.
The topic of the thesis must be agreed upon with the Professor chosen by the students as Thesis Tutor. Co-Tutors may also be indicated, with a maximum number of two from the DIDA, Department of Architecture, and a maximum number of three non-belonging to DIDA’s Professor members.
The thesis consists of a report that must be uploaded onto the online dissertation system https://www.architettura.unifi.it/p333.html and a series of free-format graphic posters. The number, the graphic design style and content of the posters shall be agreed upon with the Supervisor. Candidates may include a short video presentation to better introduce the project.
All the documents must include the DIDA, Department of Architecture logo, the Thesis/Research title, the name of the candidate, the student's roll number, the name of the Thesis Tutor and co-Tutors, the academic year during which the thesis is presented.(the TEN (10) A0-format posters per student and the architectural model are no longer mandatory for the presentation of a project)
However, the architectural model remains an effective tool for the Thesis Commissioners to best evaluate the submitted project proposal. The duration of the presentation must not exceed 30 minutes. Six tables, measuring 240 cm by 80 cm, will be available for the thesis project presentation.
It is recommended to use the space available for posters and the architectural models (if any) according to an accomplished layout criterion that can turn the presentation of the thesis work into an opportunity to set up a small architecture exhibition.
Research theses/compilatory theses:
Given that the Master’s Degree Program is concerning Architectural Design, candidates may develop theoretical research related to the disciplinary fields of the subjects envisaged in the curriculum of the Degree Course. In this case, candidates will have to prepare a PDF or PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the research work to the Professors' Committee within the minutes available. Candidates must print at least one copy of the presentation for each of the 7 members of the Committee of Professors.
For research or comparative theses, however, it is advisable to take care of the graphical layout of both screen presentations and printed reports. The thesis may develop a non-project-related theme only if authorized by the Teaching Committee of the Master's Degree Course and following a motivated request by the Supervisor.
To be admitted to the final examination, it is necessary to have obtained all the credits of the educational activities envisaged by the annual Educational Planning Document of the Master's Degree Course.
The Thesis Committee shall assess the final examination according to the following criteria:
- the weighted average value of the grades obtained in the individual profit assessments.
- the candidate's overall knowledge demonstrated in the discussion and presentation of the posters / architectural models (if any), research, assessed between 0 and 8 points.
The points awarded will be subject to periodic statistical processing.
Finally, in order to better organize the dissertation work, the Professors' Committee will pay attention to the following points.
1. Ability to synthesize: Clarity of exposition, critical re-elaboration, coherence in the presentation of content
2. Methodological rigor: Consistency in the use of disciplinary methods and tools, awareness of the design/research process
3. Originality and autonomy: Innovation, personal contribution, autonomous and critical vision
4. Knowledge and/or multidisciplinarity: Mastery of content and/or ability to integrate different knowledge
DETAIL INFORMATIONS
The following online pages are always updated with the latest information (translate the contents of these pages with your browser)
- Deadlines
- Instructions on how to sign up for the graduating exam
- Calendar of the graduating session
before Thesis each student will have to attend and pass the "Sicurezza class" (translate the contents of the following page with your browser)
https://www.architettura.unifi.it/vp-418-formazione-sicurezza.html