In formal learning settings (schools) and informal settings (any place but school) the design of space shapes personal interactions and affords learning opportunities. This project-based, collaborative course gives students the chance to integrate learning principles into the design of specific spaces for real clients and develop a rubric to assess the impact that spaces have on learning.

Deliverables:

• Individual Project:
  • "Jiffy Learning @ Jiffy Lube"
  • Poster Presentation (powerpoint slides)
• Group Project:
  • "Project Lupe: Question Stations" An interactive museum exhibit to enhance the learning space of a new exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
  • Final Report
  • Web Site
• Class Project
• Individual Wiki Page (password required)

Course Content:  (course webpage)

• Learning Discussions
• Design Skills
• Museums: Science & Discovery
• Higher Education
• K-12 Spaces
• Zoos
• Cafes, Airports, public wireless spaces
• Libraries
• Constraints
• Playgrounds
• Community-based Organizations