First-Year Seminar: Critical Making

Catalog description

This seminar course introduces students to critical making, a design-led methodology for knowledge production in the arts, humanities and social science. Using a variety of making techniques and technologies, each course examines a different topics or series of topics through readings, making exercises and reflective discussions. In addition, this course will explore the unique aspects of university life by engaging the student in personal discovery through readings, writing and discussion. Beyond the regular classroom hours, students will participate in co-curricular experiences and civic engagement opportunities and open lab time in the Maker Space.