DEPD 3640

The climate is changing, and this affects the health of the planet and all life. Climate information is dynamic, and this requires emerging designers to be both critical and creative practitioners. Students will examine a selected topic relating to climate and the role and responsibility of design approaches that mitigate effects and prepare communities through adaptation. This course will examine climate change through a variety of lenses; decolonisation, scientific, ecological, economic and sociopolitical. Critical analysis of relevant literature, case studies, recent developments, and/or contemporary issues will be discussed leading to design proposals for climate action such as regenerative practices, circular economy strategies, post-consumerism business models, etc. Students will engage in research and analysis, dialogue, presentations, and project work.