VCDP 2100 — EDI in Design
Design can have a powerful influence on social, cultural, economic, and political systems. As a result, it's important for designers to think critically about how their work can influence our world. This course will introduce students to key concepts relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including the history of systemic discrimination and inequity in Canada, and will then move deeper into investigating how the work of designers can impact these issues. Students will practice critically analyzing design solutions for the influence they may have on larger systems and will also learn to work respectfully with diverse groups. Throughout the course, students will critically examine personal beliefs, attitudes, and biases and will finish by developing a personal equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that relates to their work as designers.