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Breakdown of Certificate Hours |
Faculty contact hours - 129 hours
These presentations and interactive discussions form the foundational knowledge base of the certificate program. Subjects range from skills development such as sketching and drawing to conceptual ideas including regenerative design and systems thinking.
Visiting lecturers - 21 hours
These leaders in the field of ecological design bring cutting edge concepts and the latest thinking in a variety of regenerative disciplines. They spend time with students both in a lecture and social setting.
Field trips - 81 hours
Visits to relevant sites throughout the Southwest give experiential meaning to the concepts discussed in studio and presented in lectures.
Studio work - 180 hours
Students work to develop projects and create designs for real world client projects undertaken during the semester. Ecosa staff answer questions and offer guidance during studio periods.
Presentations & Discussion
Throughout the semester a variety of presentations and discussions are used to develop technical and oral presentation skills. These presentations are in three areas:
Research Presentations - 15 hours
Students are required to complete two research presentations relevant to their client-based design projects, one on construction systems and one on design history.
Client Presentations - 18 hours
Students must make presentations of their design work to clients, including an interim presentation and a complete final presentation.
Reading discussion - 18 hours
Students are required to participate in weekly readings and related discussions, which include cutting edge debate about design and sustainability.
Total contact hours - 462 hours
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