Design Innovate: A Paradigm-Shift Education Journey Master Class TM

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

1. Introduction: Design Education Vs. Conventional Education

Goal: Foster an understanding of the fundamental differences between design education and conventional approaches, setting the stage for a paradigm shift in learning methodologies.

2. Design Education Vs. Conventional

Goal: Compare and contrast design education with conventional methods to highlight the unique aspects that make design thinking an innovative and transformative educational approach.

3. Rote Learning System Vs. Exploratory

Goal: Challenge the limitations of rote learning and promote an exploratory mindset, encouraging learners to embrace curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

4. Traditional Vs. Problem-Based Inquiry Teaching

Goal: Advocate for a shift in teaching methodologies from traditional approaches to problem-based inquiry, emphasizing hands-on, practical learning experiences for a deeper understanding.

5. Marks, Grades - Social Pressure

Goal: Illuminate the impact of traditional assessment methods on social pressure and advocate for alternative evaluation approaches that focus on holistic development and creativity.

6. Germany Design Vs. Indian Design Curriculum

Goal: Explore and appreciate the cultural influences on design education by comparing the design curricula of Germany and India, fostering a global perspective.

7. Design Style Explore and Wander

Goal: Cultivate a creative mindset by encouraging design style exploration and wandering, allowing learners to push the boundaries of design and foster innovation.

8. Commercial & Non-commercial Design World

Goal: Navigate the diverse realms of the design world, equipping learners to understand and thrive in both commercial and non-commercial sectors through a versatile skill set.

9. Job Vs. Entrepreneurship

Goal: Empower learners to make informed career choices by exploring the dynamics of traditional employment and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the development of skills and a growth mindset.

10. Mindset 80% and Skillset 20%

Goal: Highlight the critical role of mindset in shaping success, aiming to achieve a balance between mindset and skillset with an 80/20 emphasis, empowering learners for future challenges.

11. Shifting Design Perspectives

Goal: Equip learners with the ability to adapt to evolving design perspectives, fostering resilience, creativity, and a proactive approach to change within the dynamic design landscape.

12. Recap Learnings & Conclusion

Goal: Summarize key learnings, allowing learners to reflect on the transformative journey, reinforcing newfound perspectives, and preparing them to apply their knowledge confidently in the real world.

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

• Anyone can learn this class it is very simple
• Students are advised to take notes for self-reflection purposes
• No prior experience is needed to join this course