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Graduates gain an in-depth understanding of the entanglement of design, arts, aesthetics, culture and society. They encounter key figures within the field and gain insights into innovative and responsible design strategies and artistic activism.

The VU “Art, Design & Changing Societies” provides students with knowledge and competencies in the contemporary discourse of design, applied arts and aesthetics and its interrelation with societal and cultural dynamics. Art and design are conveyed as active agents within these dynamics and the framework and potencies of artistic interventions within changing societies are discussed.

Abstract:

This course will focus on recent innovations in 3D printing, and emergent technologies which have revolutionized the cross-disciplinary design work of architects and designers. Such novel collaborations within the industry are disrupting traditional craftsmanship and empowering innovation by utilizing emergent technologies. These new methods re-form production and potentially reduce shipping, carbon footprint,material waste, and open opportunities for implementing sustainable processes in production, alongside innovative new aesthetics. Beyond that digital design methodologies enable designers to work cross disciplinary and collaborate with industry partners on innovative cutting-edge research. Furthermore, this course will introduce biomimicry and associated digital design methods such as 3D modelling as well as the creation of tangible objects with 3D printing. Participants will also delve into co-research on materials such as biodegradable plastics, recycled plastics and biomaterials as well ceramic and glass.