Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (online)

In this foundational course students are introduced to hands-on and holistic approaches to sustainability. This course covers current sustainability frameworks, principles, and materials assessments, as well as the history and logic behind them, providing students with useful research tools to apply to the ever-changing demands of sustainable design, business, development, and policy-making. / This course is a graduate level course and is part of the Master of Arts in Sustainable Design program.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects; and critiques.

Required materials

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD's learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Textbook
See canvas.mcad.edu/books for a list of required textbooks.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
This class does not qualify for the $25 tuition waiver or the alumni discounts.
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.