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WorksheetsGrad Seminar WK 3 Scavenger Hunt
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 48mins
An Academic Advisor is assigned to every student when they enter the MID program. Does this person automatically become the student's Practicum or Thesis Advisor?
Yes.
No.
In a practicum document, definitions of key concepts or terms should be
in the footnotes
in the glossary
in the footnotes
in the introduction
If you feel confident about your work, meeting with your practicum advisor is optional after the proposal is approved.
True
False
Who serves on the Graduate Program Committee (GPC)?
The ID Dept. Head, the President of the PIDIM, and a senior student rep.
The Dean of Architecture.
All full-time faculty members in the Dept. of Interior Design.
The ID Department Head plus two senior faculty members.
What is the composition of a Practicum Advisory Committee?
A Practicum Advisor and one person from outside of FAUM.
A Practicum Advisor, Internal Examiner, and External Examiner.
A Practicum Advisor and two or three professors chosen by the student.
A Practicum Advisor and at least one other person from the industry.
What is the maximum time students have to complete the MID program?
Three years.
Four years.
Six years.
As long as it takes to do a great job.
What are the MID studio hours?
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
People outside of the Faculty of Architecture are welcome to hang out in the FAUM studios and student lounges.
True
False
The Practicum Document text should be a maximum of _____ pages, including the program and design drawings, but not including the TOC or references.
200 pages
150 pages
100 pages
75 pages
Check all of the characteristics of a successful practicum project:
The student receives guidance from their committee throughout the process.
The student completes the project ethically following UM codes of conduct.
The student works independently, only asking for help if they need it.
The project meets the requirements of the Interior Design Supplementary Regulations and FGS.
The project includes an in-depth analysis of selected literature, site, and precedents.
Check all of the things that belong in the Introduction or Chapter 1 of a document according to the ID Handbook:
significance of the topic
objectives of the project
biases and limitations
research methods
definition of key concepts or terms
In a practicum, it normally takes approximately (a) pages
to unpack the issues in a chapter.
Do you agree with this statement? The MID degree is pretty much over after you complete your courses.
Yes, the practicum is just another hoop to jump through.
No, a lot of learning can happen in a well structured practicum project.
Describe how you feel about completing your practicum project with one or two words.
The best time for an intermediate or final presentation is in July or August.
True
False
When do you want to graduate? I.E. Fall 2025
If you want to complete the MID program in two years, you should do your Intermediate Presentation by:
Early January.
Early February.
Early March.
Early April.
According to the ID Handbook, the written component and the design component should be treated as separate projects, with no need to establish clear connections between them.
True
False
Neither, it depends on the project.
How much time is required for committee members to review your document before the intermediate or final presentations?
None, the committee reads the document after the presentations.
5 working days.
10 working days.
15 working days.
1 month.
The introduction should include a
brief “map” of the chapters to come that outlines the content to come.
True
False
Reviewing past MID practicums on M-Space is helpful. Assume that your practicum must follow the exact same scope and format as previous projects.
True
False
On which page of the ID Handbook can you find guidance on requesting reference letters?
(a)
When a student changes advisors, they must do the Student Advisor Agreement again.
(a)
The __ ____ App is a tool that sends safety alerts and provides
instant access to campus safety resources. The app includes features such as “Work Alone” and
“FriendWalk,” as well as a Mobile BlueLight feature similar to the stationary blue lights on our
campuses.
(a)
If you have questions about the MID rules and guidelines, you can find answers
in the FAUM library
in the Interior Design
Supplementary Regulations
on the FGS website
According to the ID Supplementary Regulations, the Intermediate presentation is a review of the
Thesis/Practicum by the Advisory Committee
when the work is __ complete.
40-50%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90%
An Academic Advisor is assigned to every student when they enter the MID program. Does this person always become the student's Practicum or Thesis Advisor?
Yes.
No.
According to the ID Supplementary Regulations, the Intermediate presentation is a review of the
Thesis/Practicum by the Advisory Committee
when the work is __ complete.
40-50%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90%
Students with prior design degrees may seek
exemption from the practicum or thesis project.
True
False
FGS is an abbreviation for
Financial and Graduate Services
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty of General Studies
Faculty Governance System
On which page of the ID Handbook can you find the template for requesting copyright permission to use construction documents?
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