Change Maker Design Projects are a collection of project-based courses that aim to deepen the students’ understanding of complex societal challenges. Students are expected to apply practical learnings from the 8 Track Design Series, and academic knowledge gained from Interdisciplinary Foundations (IF) and Interdisciplinary Perspectives (IP) to a Change Maker Design Project based on one of the possible themes for social issues in current and future societies. Students will engage in practical inquiry, collaborating with faculty members and external experts to iteratively explore and experiment to discover new possibilities.
Examples of themes currently being considered:
Ecosystems / Disaster / Resource / Security / Law / Governance / Equity / Community / Health / Life / Food / Culture / Education / Entertainment / Data / Technology / Mobility / Urban / Energy / Climate
*Information regarding faculty members in charge of each class will be posted as soon as it is confirmed.
The curriculum will consist of a different mix of classes to help students to build broad interdisciplinary knowledge and extend the creative power of design. Key elements of the program are Interdisciplinary Foundations (IF), Interdisciplinary Perspectives (IP), 8 Track Design Series, Change Maker Design Projects, Off-campus experiences (internships), Viewpoint Series, Capstone Projects (Group/Solo), and more.
For an overview of the curriculum and a list of courses, refer to the Program section.