Students who successfully complete the Ecosa Masters in Regenerative Ecological Design will graduate with:

• A holistic understanding of local and global issues
• The ability to think creatively and work collaboratively
• Drawing and graphic design presentation skills
• Real-world experience in multiple design disciplines
• Relationships with leaders in the field
• A design portfolio that includes an implemented project
• A defendable thesis

  YEAR ONE

  The first year of the Ecosa Masters curriculum challenges students to apply knowledge from daily course work to ongoing real-world design projects. In Year One students develop a deep understanding of theory, practical skills, and hands-on experience in regenerative ecological design. Semester One is an introductory Semester Certificate in Regenerative Ecological Design. Semester Two dives deeper into subjects introduced in Semester One and guides students to narrow their focus for the following year of study.

  Year One includes:

  Bioclimatic & Biophilic Design Graphics for RE-Design Technical/Computer Drawing Introduction to Permaculture Site Survey & Analysis Construction Methods & Materials Ecology & Restoration Art & Design in Nature	Systems Thinking & Complexity Methods Elements of Design Design Theory Design Practicum Exploration in Craft Ecological Ethics Ecological Economics Community Urban Design Issues

  
  

  YEAR TWO

  The second year of the Ecosa Masters curriculum focuses on thesis research, design, development and implementation. Students have the opportunity to work individually or collaboratively, but all thesis work must address and attempt to solve a real world issue local to Prescott or in a community where students have the means to develop working knowledge of the culture and infrastructure. Thesis projects might fall within the realm of product design, graphic design, architecture, landscape architecture, permaculture, planning, community development or any other defendable field of design.
  
  Year Two includes:

  Weekly Seminar with Masters Cohort Developing Mentor Relationship Thesis Proposal & Research Thesis Design & Development Thesis Implementation Thesis Defense & Final Design Presentation

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