Designmatters Minor
A transcripted course of study for ArtCenter undergraduate students in social innovation
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Students from any discipline may participate in Designmatters projects. Those who develop a passion for social impact design can become further involved through the Designmatters Minor, Media Design Practices (a graduate major), and select Designmatters Fellowships.
A transcripted course of study for ArtCenter undergraduate students in social innovation
Learn More Get StartedA distinctive program sending top ArtCenter students to impact organizations to work on high-level projects
Learn More"Social impact is about being aware of of our boundaries...
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Designmatters is a key partner of ArtCenter’s Media Design Practices graduate program. This MFA offers graduate students the chance to design for social impact in a real-world context where social issues, media infrastructure and communication technology intersect. Students in the MDP are the changemakers who will bridge cultures and disciplines with empathy and integrity.
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Jessica Lee, Alumna, Media Design Practices / July 2018
Bianca Nasser / July 2018
ArtCenter / June 2018
Read More“The problem the students were trying to solve, in essence, was how to visualize data. These teams figured out ways to understand, digest and make data real. That’s a difficult task, but bringing together transdisciplinary students seemed to facilitate and accelerate the process. Each of them – product designers, graphic designers, advertising, etc. – was oriented to view and contribute in a unique way that added depth to the concepts.”
Petrula Vrontikis, Instructor
W. F. Umi Hsu & Judy Toretti / June 2018
Bianca Nasser / June 2018