Analysis of trends in postgraduate design teaching in a context of diversification of the design profession.

Authors

  • Magdalena Vicuña Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31619/caledu.n33.144

Keywords:

trends, graduate education, design

Abstract

This article presents findings of a research based on the collection of evidence which allow understanding trends having place in diverse areas of design teaching at a master degree. The research has analyzed a total of 39 Masters Programs belonging to 25 Schools of Design based on their websites and requested documents related to statements, focus and course structures. Regardless of the area of specialization, among the main trends found in selected Masters Degree Programs it can be highlighted: (1) focus on practice and connection with the public and private sector; (2) multidisciplinary context; (3) users as the core of a design project; (4) importance of the applied research to the design project and (5) an increasing role of design in business strategies and management.
Key words: trends, graduate education, design.

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Published

2010-04-13

Issue

No. 33 (2010): Revista Calidad en la Educación

Section

RESEARCH PAPERS

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