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Global PBL Program

Summary

This is a PBL-style class conducted in cooperation with Aalto University in Finland.
Propose concrete solutions to social issues by utilizing design thinking and design fiction methods.
By promoting solution studies together with overseas universities, the program aims to improve understanding of society, international awareness, and problem-solving skills.
The workshop will consist of several weekend workshops over the course of several months.

  • This course is offered in conjunction with the Graduate School of Design and Departmental Courses (Global Design Project / Special Project on Design V).

*There will be no overseas trips in the school year of 2024.

Faculty in charge

Yanfang Zhang

Associate Professor, Department of Design Strategy, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University

Sarantou Melanie Augusta Chilion

Assistant Professor, Department of Strategic Design, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University

Yasuyuki Hirai

Professor, Department of Design Strategy, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University

Eligibility for Application

  • This is a senior-year course, so the target grade is sophomore or above in the undergraduate school.
  • Ability to communicate in English at a daily conversational level.

Schedule for school year 2024

Guidance (offline + online)

May 9th (Thu) 18:30〜19:15

Ohashi Campus Theatre Room

Online (zoom link) ID: 823 3650 1128 / pass-cord: 810915

Workshop 1

June 8th (Sat), 9th (Sun) 10:00〜19:00
Ohashi Campus Design Common 2F

Workshop 2

July 20th (Sat), 21th (Sun) 10:00〜19:00
Ohashi Campus Design Common 2F

Workshop 3

August 6th (Tue), 7th (Wed) 10:00〜19:00
Ohashi Campus Design Common 2F

Workshop 4

September 12th (Thu), 13th (Fri) 10:00〜19:00
Ohashi Campus Design Common 2F

Final presentation

September 20th (Fri) 15:00~17:30

Ohashi Campus Design Common 2F

About Application

  • The total class size limit will be 20 students.
  • Selection will be made in case of a large number of applicants.
  • If there are more than 10 applicants from the Graduate School of Design and the Faculty of Design, and 10 from QREC, the selection will be based on the diversity of the participants.
  • Core Education Course, QREC Specialty Course and Course in conjunction with the Graduate School of Design and Departmental Courses

Course registration: May 9th (Thu) to May 31st (Fri)

Past

Global PBL Click here for past materials