Full time
2 years
23-SEP-24
MA - Master of Arts
Bioengineering Environmental Design (Architecture)
Taught
Course overview
Biodesign is an emerging discipline. Despite a growing number of publications and exhibitions, there is no universal definition of biodesign as such. Other terminologies exist, such as biophilic design, bio-integrated design, biomimetic design and bio-informed design. While they vary in definition, they all relate to a similar principle: that we can learn from nature to create more sustainable ways of living. The MA Biodesign at Central Saint Martin’s specifically understands biodesign to incorporate the inherent life-conducive principles of biological living systems into design processes – to transition into a more holistic, sustainable future.
MA Biodesign explores bio-informed design strategies as a driver for sustainable innovation. You will articulate alternative and new innovative design propositions for the emerging bio-circular economy. Through this work, you will redefine the use of energy, water, air, waste and materials.
The course will introduce designers from multidisciplinary design backgrounds to whole system thinking, biomimicry principles, biological systems, bio-computational design, digital and bio-fabrication techniques. You will apply these principles to designing new sustainable materials, products, services, systems and architectural propositions. There is a strong emphasis on ethical issues and on learning through making. Theoretical, global cultural and socio-environmental contexts will inform the development of your personal biodesign agenda.
Assessment methods
This course is assessed through: Portfolio; Annotated bibliographies; Presentations; Self-assessment; Project proposals; Position film/animation.
For this course (per year)
£7,680
For this course (per year)
£20,505
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: An honours degree in a relevant design subject area Or an equivalent EU/international qualification and normally at least one year of professional experience.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is one of the world’s leading and most prestigious arts universities, maintaining an internationally renowned list of alumni. Being located in London, it is an ideal place to study a postgraduate qualification and get connected to a thriving creative sector. With modern campus sites spread across London, UAL offers over 100 taught postgraduate degree courses at the university’s six specialist colleges and...more