Analysis of the issues of compiling master's theses in the field of Architecture and Urban planning

Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies

hamzeh zeraati ¹ , mohsen ghasemi ² , mansour nikpour ³

1 - Department of Architecture, Bam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bam, , Iran
2 - Department of Architecture, Bam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bam, , Iran
3 - Department of Architecture, Bam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bam, , Iran

Received: 2022-02-01 Accepted : 2022-05-22 Published : 2022-06-10

Keywords: Master Architecture Theses, Foundation Data Analysis, Theoretical Thinking, Creative Architectural Ideas,

Abstract :

An architectural dissertation is not only the most important part of a portfolio of architecture and urban planning graduates, but can also have a job in the industry or apply for a graduate program. Therefore, doing it correctly and scientifically can be an opportunity for creative ideas to emerge in the designed process. To this end, the present article examines the obstacles and challenges of advancing the development of master's theses. The method of the present study was analytical and survey that the data analysis method of the foundation and semi-structured interview were used to answer the research question. The interview was conducted using the Delphi method with 24 professors of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning. Theoretical sampling method, which is the most common method in the data analysis method of the foundation, was used until theoretical saturation was achieved. TI was used; The results of the analysis showed that in connection with the low quality of master's theses in architecture and urban planning and the lack of creative ideas in them external conditions and contexts, job and financial constraints of senior students of architecture and urban planning, restrictions on guidance and counseling and evaluation of master theses And ... has been effective that can be purposefully planned in order to eliminate them and develop correct and practical methods in teaching theoretical and research foundations, guidance and accurate and accurate evaluation of dissertations, finally the scientific development of architecture and urban planning.