CDES 3101 - Community-Based Design

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ARTH 2080 and ART 3237 or ART 3393 or CDES 2602 or CDES 3625 with “C-” or better in each.

Description: This course challenges students to formulate design solutions that create positive change collaboratively with underserved or marginalized communities and individuals. Sometimes referred to as design in the public interest, this course facilitates interaction between student designers and those in need of life-changing design solutions. Students work in teams to solve triple bottom line issues through social, environmental and economic filters. Emphasis is on development projects that can be implemented regionally, nationally or internationally. Students are required to work in a highly inclusive manner with project participants. This is an integrated media course.

Note: This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits.
Some sections of this course may be taught as Service Learning.