UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT

THESIS (INTERIOR DESIGN 4A) GUIDELINES

BACKGROUND:
The Interior Design Department of the College of Fine Arts and Design Thesis Program covers Summer (Thesis Preparation) and First Semester (Thesis). At the terminal stage of the program, the student should be able to: 1. Propose a problem, a feasible and innovative art and design solution addressing the given thesis problem 2. Apply ones creativity and enhance the intellectual ability in research, design and artistic skill in coming up with solutions to the proposed problem 3. Articulate and substantiate the proposed solution in a systematic manner that would meet the standards set by the College 4. Apply sound theories and practical solutions under the supervision and approval of the adviser 5. Defend ones work by appearing before a deliberation forum

SUMMER (Thesis 1)

1. Propose a problem 2. Research and gather data 3. Consult and conduct interviews 4. Design Schematics 5. Complete the draft of Chapter I

FIRST SEMESTER (Thesis 2)

1. Finalize thesis book as per requirement of the thesis Chapter I to Bibliography 2. Execute and produce artworks and design 3. Submit thesis requirements 4. Defend the thesis

 THESIS REQUIREMENTS
1. Candidates for Thesis must present architectural plans of his proposed project to a faculty member designated for the purpose of evaluating and approving the plan. The Architectural Plan should be: 1.1 1.2 An existing architectural edifice/structure prepared and duly signed by a licensed architect A proposed architectural edifice/structure prepared and duly signed by a licensed architect

2. Proposed Thesis Project should fall in any of the following categories: 2.1 INSTITUTIONAL 2.1.1 Hospital (general, pediatric, maternity) 2.1.2 Rehabilitation Center TRANSPORTATION 2.2.1 Airport (International or Domestic) 2.2.2 Bus Terminal 2.2.3 Railway Station 2.2.4 Shipping Line 2.2.5 Telephone Company 2.2.6 Radio and Television Station 2.2.7 Communication Center HOSPITALITY 2.3.1 Hotel (5-star, 3-star, boutique, business) 2.3.2 Resort Hotel 2.3.3 Yacht/Marina Club 2.3.4 Sports Club/Spa GOVERNMENT BUREAU AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION 2.4.1 Main Bank 2.4.2 City Hall, Government Agencies and Bureau 2.4.3 Hall of Justice SPECIAL PROBLEMS 2.5.1 Basilica, Cathedral, Church or Religious Center (convent, retreat house, monastery) 2.5.2 Embassy and Ambassadorial Residence 2.5.3 Theme Park (Enchanted Kingdom) 2.5.4 Cinema, Theater, Cultural Center 2.5.5 Museum

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3. Upon preliminary approval of the proposed project, the student must prepare the Formal Thesis Proposal (refer to Thesis Format).

4. Scope of the Thesis Project will include five (5) major areas selected by the Thesis Adviser from the approved plan. 5. The production of Design Documents should contain detailed and extensively prepared working drawings. These documents should include the following: 5.1 GENERAL 5.1.1 5.1.2 IMAGE BOARD MASTER PLAN of the project showing the entire architectural floor plan where the chosen area or room is situated. Other levels of architectural plan need not be redrafted. Master Plan shall contain furniture layouts of the five (5) chosen areas.

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FIVE (5) MAJOR AREAS 5.2.1 PRESENTATION BOARD (on 15x20 or 20x30 board, with complete dimensions, specifications, call-outs and properly labeled) 5.2.1.1 FLOOR PLAN WITH FURNITURE LAYOUT of each room or area to be designed 5.2.1.2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 5.2.1.3 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS showing built-in items, wall treatments, wall accessories and window dressing 5.2.1.4 ITEMIZED DRAWINGS of all movable furniture pieces with specifications as to sizes, materials, finishes, special features, quantity and prevailing unit price. 5.2.1.5 SWATCHES

5.2.2 ELECTRICAL PLANS 5.2.2.1 Lighting Layout (showing wiring systems, lighting outlets and switches) 5.2.2.2 Power Layout (showing wall and floor convenience outlets) 5.2.3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS of either interior architecture details, built0in furniture or cabinetry, or movable furniture pieces for each room or area to be specified by the Thesis Adviser. PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGS of the five (5) areas or rooms in cinemascopic view and rendered in full color on illustration board. Standard format of plate shall be followed with not more than 1 border all around. Sticker shall be placed at the lower right corner of the illustration board.

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6. SAMPLE PLATE Complete production design documents of one (1) area or room specified by the Thesis Adviser should be completed within the first half of the semester. Plotting and rendering of the perspective should be completely done in school with the supervision of the Thesis Adviser. This would serve as SAMPLE PLATE and guide to determine authorship. Sample plate shall bear the signatures of the

Thesis Adviser and shall be kept after submission by the Thesis Council. This will be given back a few days before the thesis deliberation for the finishing touches. 7. To facilitate easy production of documents, students may be allowed to seek help from others in terms of drafting works after his layout and design have been approved by the Thesis Adviser. However, the student shall be liable and answerable for all drafting errors.

Thesis Format refers to the layout and creative content of the thesis book, including page composition and other accompanying compilations.

A. PRELIMINARY PARTS
DEDICATION PAGE - contains the students personal inscription, to his family or friends; should be concise. The word DEDICATION should be capitalized and appear at the center, no less than 2 from the top page. TITLE PAGE - contains the thesis title and standard format. APPROVAL SHEET - contains the signature of the Thesis Adviser and the Department Head stipulating that the student has partially fulfilled the requirements leading to the course and is recommended to take the oral presentation of the thesis. JURYS APPROVAL SHEET - contains the signature of the panel of jurors signifying their approval of the thesis. ACKNOWLEDGMENT PAGE contains expression of gratitude to ones mentor, peers and other individuals who have given assistance in completing the thesis. It must comply with the specified spacing and font applicable to every part of the thesis. THESIS ABSTRACT* composed of two to three short paragraphs explaining briefly the summary and content of the thesis. TABLE OF CONTENTS contains the readers guide to the thesis and has the following parts: a. All the elements of the front matter (Preliminaries) b. Chapter titles with main headings (all in capital letters) and subheadings The phrase TABLE OF CONTENTS (capitalized) should be typed at the center, no less than 2 from the top of the page. The word CHAPTER (capitalized) should be typed above the column for the chapter divisions, and the word PAGE (capitalized) should be typed above the column for the page numbers.

B. THESIS ORGANIZATION CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION consists of a brief history and rationale explaining the background of the study including statements that support the students choice of topic * in final form STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM contains at least three (3) statements articulating the problem or the need which prompted the student to work on the proposal/study. OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE STUDY states the purpose of the study. The objectives of the thesis should agree with the objectives of the study. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY articulates the relevance and the responsiveness of the study in connection with the social and economic life of the people. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK formulation of tentative conceptual scheme for the research problem which is usually presented in a diagram. SCOPE AND LIMITATION states the limits of the study which should be properly defined. The scope states the area or the parameters covered by the study. METHODOLOGY describes the research methods and techniques to be used by the student to complete the study and identifies the data analyses scheme as well. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND WORK collates all written materials whether published or unpublished, internet websites found by the student to be relevant to or has close affinity with or substantial bearing on ones thesis. The section on Literature consists of readings from various authorities on the subject of the research study. These include books, publications, related studies and researches. All sources should be acknowledged and fully documented through quotations and footnotes, and listed in the chapter called BIBLIOGRAPHY (follow guidelines on correct footnoting). These written materials are classified as: a. Local Sources b. Foreign Sources The reviews shall be limited to three (3) books, three (3) articles, and one (1) related work. Review of related literature must not exceed two (2) paragraphs and review of related work must not exceed three (3) paragraphs. DEFINITION OF TERMS contains terms and their corresponding operational definitions arranged in alphabetical order. The purpose of providing the meaning of particular words is to aid the reader in understanding the work.

CHAPTER II
PRESENTATION OF DATA AND ANALYSIS CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION Master Plans Data and Design Analyses Space Programming Floor Plans Reflected Ceiling Plans Electrical Plans (Power and Lighting Layouts) Elevations Itemized Drawings Construction Details Perspectives Cost Estimates

CHAPTER III (Application for Design Solutions)

SUMMARY/CONCLUSION/FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS

C. ATTACHMENTS
BIBLIOGRAPHY contains the list of all references, materials and other sources of information. These references must be published five years from current year except for archival materials. APPENDICES PROPOSAL SHEET a formal request written by the student for the approval of the thesis proposal and contains the following: Signature of the student Endorsement of the Thesis Adviser Approval of the Department Head WORKING CONTRACT/OTHER MATERIALS USED FOR THESIS contains the working contract and other materials such as surveys, photos, questionnaires, clippings, letters, graphs, site plan, catalogues, brochures, etc. STUDENT PROFILE/BIODATA with 2x2 picture