This subject requires students to develop a research project in conjunction with a supervising lecturer on a topic or an area of study that supports the student's personal direction and career orientation within design practice. Topics must relate to issues of interior design (e.g. its practice, theory, philosophy, history) or to related issues such as environmental systems or design phenomena. These topics may form the basis of the student's major project topic in the second semester. Every student investigates a chosen topic and prepares a written paper of 8,000–10,000 words. It is expected that the paper demonstrates a high standard of research and appropriate standard of referencing and expression. The text may be supported by visual material.
Autumn semester, City campus