Studio, 12 hours; outside study, six hours. Preparation: satisfactory completion of intermediate- and advanced-level studios for M.Arch. I students; satisfactory completion of advanced-level studios and fourth-term standing for M.Arch. II students. Students may choose (through lottery) from several different advanced studio projects focusing on special topics in architectural and urban design to be offered by faculty members. Exit document (analytic paper with graphic component that critically examines final student design work) required at completion of course. Letter grading.