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CLA-605 DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY I

This is the first of a series of studio courses,that allow students on the MA and MFA Design for,Climate Action programs to develop their skills,and knowledge in live design briefs with industry,and community partners. By their nature, these,courses include socio-economic and political,considerations. The studio courses are designed to,challenge students with projects of increasing,complexity and progressively … Continue reading “CLA-605 DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY I”

CLA-621 ZERO-WASTE DESIGN

This course introduces students to the selection,and specification of appropriate materials,,processes and systems for carbon neutral,,non-polluting design. Students explore low-energy,and renewable materials, closed-loop manufacturing,and construction, industrial symbiosis, and,perpetual material cycles for circular economies. ,Students learn about the development and selection,of non-harmful materials and processes, localized,logistics, design for disassembly, longevity and,ethics. The course also covers regulatory … Continue reading “CLA-621 ZERO-WASTE DESIGN”

CLA-626 CLIMATE NARRATIVES

In this course, students will learn techniques for,effective listening, persuasion and negotiation in,the climate crisis. They will learn to form,rational and ethical arguments and debates that,advance positive action informed by verifiable,data.,,The climate crisis is culturally and politically,complex, and often polarized. Communication,narratives require rational, measured and skillful,delivery. In this course, with reference to the,work of others, … Continue reading “CLA-626 CLIMATE NARRATIVES”

CLA-631 CIRCULAR ECONOMIES AND DESIGN

On this course, students learn about the,principles of the circular economy. Students,explore the economic advantages for,cradle-to-cradle design, closed loop,manufacturing, align of waste-streams to material,flows, and industrial symbiosis. Through a design,assignment, students explore the challenges of,transitioning from infinite growth to circular,economies. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

CLA-722 ADVOCACY IN CLIMATE POLICY

In this course, students reflect on their program,studies so far and make persuasive cases for,policy and political change. Understanding global,mapping of climate action politics, business,practices, and social justice is necessary for,effective advocacy for change. Students learn,about geo-political, economic and trading factors,that impact climate change. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

CMD-601 STUDIO I: CMD EXPERIENCE

In this course, students learn how to use the,categories of color, materials and finish (CMF),design to create a meaningful narrative that,connects ideas, artifacts and experiences to,people. ,Working in experiential and sometimes,interdisciplinary projects students collaborate,alongside their peers with industry and other,external partners in industry. Color and Material,designers participate in a range of complex,activities. Roles in the … Continue reading “CMD-601 STUDIO I: CMD EXPERIENCE”

CMD-602 STUDIO II: CMD BRAND NARRATIVES

In this course, students explore the role of color,and materials in defining a brand narrative,through Color Materials and Finish (CMF) design. ,Using research, students discuss how organizations,have strategically used design, color, and,materials to advance and elevate their brands. ,Making emotional connections is at the center of,many brand strategies for resonating with their,customers and audiences, and … Continue reading “CMD-602 STUDIO II: CMD BRAND NARRATIVES”

CMD-604 TREND RESEARCH METHODS,PLANNING

In this course, students learn how to identify,,assess, and forecast both long-term and,short-term trends that can be researched through,a variety of information sources, consumer,demographics, developments in technology,,manufacturing and the sciences, as well as,cultural, social, environmental and economic,influences. Students explore how trends shape,values and behaviors that lie deep in all of us;,and how these values and … Continue reading “CMD-604 TREND RESEARCH METHODS,PLANNING”

CMD-605 COLOR LAB: THEORY & SCIENCE

In this course, students are introduced to the,discipline of color, materials and finish (CMF),design to create meaningful narratives that,connect ideas, artifacts and experiences to,individuals and communities. Working in,experiential – and sometimes interdisciplinary -,projects, students collaborate alongside their,peers with design teams and external partners,within the industry. The role of a Color and,Material Designer is to participate … Continue reading “CMD-605 COLOR LAB: THEORY & SCIENCE”

CMD-606 MATERIAL LAB: CRAFTED SCIENCE

In this course, students explore the intersection,of design, craft, and science through engaging in,a series of material experiments to examine,properties, technique, mechanics, potential, and,failure to develop innovations in color,,materials, and finish design. The course supports,the student in developing and innovating ideas,using both proven and non-traditional techniques.,Students work in the wood, metal, glass, and,ceramic studios to … Continue reading “CMD-606 MATERIAL LAB: CRAFTED SCIENCE”