Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Master of Design program is holistically designed to produce creative professionals and researchers who can generate innovative and sustainable design solutions. The program's core philosophy, which emphasizes a human-centered and research-led approach, makes it a powerful contributor to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by driving the creation of new products, services, and systems. By training experts in design for sustainability and community development, the curriculum strongly supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The program's focus on the creative economy is a key driver for SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). As a graduate-level program, it is a flagship for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and inherently fosters the collaborations essential for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a master's program, this curriculum represents a high level of quality education. It is designed to cultivate expert designers and researchers by providing advanced training in research methodologies and fostering the lifelong learning skills necessary to address complex challenges in the creative industries.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481102 | Research Methodology for Designers | Provides the core research skills that define high-quality graduate education, equipping students for high-level employment in research and professional practice (Target 4.3 and 4.4). |
| AR48189X | Thesis/Thematic Paper | These courses are capstone lifelong learning opportunities (Target 4.3), where students conduct original research or in-depth study, thereby acquiring superior technical and professional skills for employment and innovation (Target 4.4). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The program is a direct engine for decent work and economic growth by fostering the creative economy. The curriculum provides students with the essential skills in design management and entrepreneurship to launch and lead creative enterprises, directly fostering job creation and promoting sustainable economic development.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481311 | Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship | Directly promotes entrepreneurship and the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the creative sector, which are key to creating decent jobs (Target 8.3). |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: This program is a catalyst for innovation in the creative industries. By integrating creative thinking with advanced design methodologies and technology, the curriculum prepares graduates to lead research, develop new products and services, and contribute to a more innovative and technologically advanced industrial sector.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481211 | Creative Thinking and Design Methods | Enhances scientific and creative research (Target 9.5) by providing students with the systematic processes for developing new and innovative design solutions. |
| AR481212 | Design for Innovation | Directly addresses the need to upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors by teaching how to strategically manage the design process for innovation (Target 9.5). |
| AR481412 | Technology for Designer | Drives innovation by providing skills in utilizing advanced technologies within the design process, which is fundamental to modernizing creative industries (Target 9.4). |
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesAlignment Summary: This program is central to creating sustainable communities by focusing on design for social and community development. Graduates are equipped to contribute to participatory planning processes that safeguard cultural heritage and ensure that design solutions are inclusive, resilient, and responsive to community needs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481312 | Design for Social and Community Development | Directly supports Target 11.3 by providing skills for inclusive and sustainable human settlement planning through participatory and community-focused design. |
| AR481511 | Design in Global | Contributes to strengthening national and regional development planning (Target 11.A) by examining global design trends and their application in local contexts. |
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionAlignment Summary: The program promotes responsible consumption and production patterns by embedding principles of sustainability into the design process. Graduates are trained to develop products, services, and systems that are not only innovative but also environmentally and socially responsible, encouraging the efficient use of resources and the adoption of sustainable practices.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481212 | Design for Innovation | Contributes to the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources (Target 12.2) by teaching students how to design products and services based on principles of sustainability and circularity. |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program fosters partnerships through its research-intensive and interdisciplinary nature. The seminar, thesis, and independent study components require engagement with industry, communities, and the global academic community, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder collaborations that are essential for achieving the SDGs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| AR481101 | Seminar in Design 1 | Promotes the global partnership for sustainable development (Target 17.6) by requiring students to engage with and present on international research, fostering a culture of global knowledge-sharing. |
| AR48189X | Thesis/Thematic Paper | Represents a significant contribution to partnerships (Target 17.16) by creating new, publishable knowledge and innovations that are shared to solve critical sustainability challenges. |