FCS 415: PRE-THESIS ID
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: FCS 317. Through directed study and research, students develop a project proposal for their senior thesis project. The course deals with the main components of the Interior design thesis project: program development, conceptual thesis, site analysis, and generative strategies. Through weekly meetings and seminars, students discuss their research as it progresses to a final senior thesis project proposal. This course focuses on pre-design phases for the undergraduate senior thesis project. Content may include project proposals, comprehensive research, programming, codes analysis, project management, site analysis, building identification and other pre-design issues. The course stresses the importance of pre-design work in the overall design process, with emphasis on current periodicals, references and literature.
Average GPA: 3.33
Grade distribution records: 90 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 44 | 48.9% |
| A- | 11 | 12.2% |
| B+ | 4 | 4.4% |
| B | 14 | 15.6% |
| B- | 7 | 7.8% |
| C | 2 | 2.2% |
| C- | 1 | 1.1% |
| D | 3 | 3.3% |
| F | 4 | 4.4% |
Based on 90 student grade records across 4 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Kristin King 70 students, Average GPA 3.43