An Introduction to Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology (online)

Course description

Each week of this course is composed of three lessons that follow these main themes: Biomimicry Basics, Observing Nature, and Biomimic's Design Studio. A typical lesson includes an introduction to the topic, readings, and an ungraded assignment. Course activities include getting outside to explore nature and learning a key biomimicry design concept, and applying that concept to develop a novel biomimetic design. This introductory course is primarily self-directed, with peer-to-peer feedback and engagement. An instructor is present to facilitate and provide guidance, but individual feedback is limited.

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, and a way to upload work.

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

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

Questions?

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