Interdisciplinary Design Education at Pratt
The inaugural event of the newly formed School of Design addresses the current state and possible futures of interdisciplinary design education as one of the school’s founding goals. The presentations aim to start a much-needed discussion within the Pratt community on possibilities of crossdepartmental collaborations. Further contemplation will illuminate the implications for faculty, students, and the administrative body to inform the planning of a successful interdisciplinary design education model.
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Case studies exemplify how interdisciplinary engagement allows faculty members to grow as educators; Taking the form of a panel with several how it offers educational presenters, Interdisciplinary Design Education at Pratt features a reflection on experiences beyond precedents in the history of design, and a traditional curriculum, several case studies of inter-departmental initiatives already happening at Pratt. where and when We hope to open the discusstudents make connec- sion to all for further ideas Presentations: Historical survey on how to inspire connections between two or tivity between departments of interdisciplinary projects, Dr. Katarina Posch, Associate Professor, History of Art and Design more disciplines; and how and disciplines. these experiences Case Study 1: A class called CrossDesign (A Student’s enrich each group’s academic trajectory. disciplinary Perspective), John Hallman (M.F.A. Communications Design ’14)
Collaborations amongst different schools at Pratt or with outside organizations shed light on the idea that collaborative projects challenge cooperation and empathy, but also nurture solutions that could not be reached in a mono-disciplinary class environment. The possibilities opened through the inclusion
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Case Study 2: Industrial Design and Interior Design (The kitchen of the future; sponsored studio with LG), Katrin Müller-Russo, Professor, Industraial Design Case Study 3: Industrial Design and Fashion (IMARI/NASA), Professor Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, Adjunct Associate Professor, Industrial Design
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