Ontario College of Art & Design

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GDEX 3B06
Design for the North
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits)
Indigenous epistemologies and interactions with the environment can provide valuable lessons that teach us how to reconnect with the natural world to establish mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships. For students, these perspectives can enrich the educational experience and create opportunities to investigate and appreciate Indigenous approaches and ecological contributions. By exploring various methodologies and traditional knowledge sources, this course investigates opportunities for entrepreneurship associated with northern Canada to develop designs and/or processes that fulfill a specific functional or aesthetic requirement. The focus is on developing process skills, design and ways of enhancing environmental sustainability viewed through an Indigenous lens.
Notes: NOT OFFERED 2013/14.
Course was last updated June 24, 2013 - 9:22 AM