This directed studies topics
module/studio is intended to support first year Master of Design
students working on self-directed projects and contribute to early stage
development of their graduate studies thesis prior to Advancement
Review. The course will support students designing for research or
professional leadership contexts. Within the course, students may work
on interdisciplinary industry and research-sponsored projects, or
personal projects that consider how design can explore and address
social based concerns, and take on innovative material practice
challenges. A focus will be placed on developing: skills, design
research methodologies, salient community engagement. The course will
provide a forum for critical design-focused conversations, guest
critiques, and collaboration amongst interdisciplinary students working
on related projects. Students in this course will be expected to be
self-directed and will begin by establishing their own project and
specific learning objectives within the course.
- Teacher: Helene Day Fraser
- Teacher: Keith Doyle