Regarded as a world-renowned arts and design college, Central Saint Martins, a constituent of the University of the Arts London, has launched a Master of Arts in biodesign.
Set to begin in September 2019, the two-year program covers digital and biofabrication techniques, computational design, biological systems and synthetic biology.
“I am delighted that Central Saint Martins is leading the way by setting up this groundbreaking MA in Biodesign,” said Professor Jeremy Till, Head of Central Saint Martins, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, University of the Arts London. “This builds on the College’s long-standing reputation for using design to intervene in other disciplines and producing innovative hybrid outcomes. The Central Saint Martins MA Biodesign will develop a rigorous practice-led research approach, equipping students with a range of skills and processes. I am confident that the graduates from the course will emerge as pioneers in this developing field.”
Launched with the aim to educate, empower, and enable the innovations of new designs for the bio-circular economy, enrolled students will learn from a dedicated lecturer in biology, work with industry partners, and conduct research in a bio-laboratory facility.
“We believe that in order to tackle contemporary environmental and societal challenges, there is an increased need for hybrid models of education between design and science,” said course leader Nancy Diniz in an interview with Dezeen.
“We are already witnessing an energetic movement of startups and young entrepreneurs focusing on developing products and services on circular design, zero waste, sustainable materials and low-energy manufacturing, for example,” noted Diniz. “The launch of the new masters in biodesign is a natural development of these initiatives and it aims towards the delivery of a focused programme on biodesign with a curriculum that provides the equal integration of biological and design skills.”
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https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/postgraduate/ma-biodesign#
