Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (Online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (Online)

This foundational course introduces students to sustainability concepts related to business, community, communications, and innovation, as well as covering practical design-for-sustainability (D4S) concepts, strategies, tools and techniques.

Course description

The universal design-for-sustainability approaches covered in the course are applicable for practicing designers of all disciplines, as well as innovators, marketers and entrepreneurs. Students learn and apply these concepts and strategies to self-directed design projects and exercises in addition to readings, research, lectures, and discussions./ This course is a graduate level course and is part of the Master of Arts in Sustainable Design program. / Please note that this course does not qualify for the $25 alumni tuition rate.

Open to ages 18 and above. View complete policies including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects; and critiques.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

Textbooks
See canvas.mcad.edu/books for a list of required textbooks.

Class resources

This class uses Canvas, MCAD's learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before January 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$1,485.00
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    Asynchronous
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Asynchronous
  • Ages:
    Open to student ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor: Holly Robbins
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    SD 6500 20 SP26

Prerequisites:

None

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