Maker Lab 1: Design Lab (ESM-501)

Semester:
Spring 2027
Course Number:
0813-501-001
Instructor:
Matthew Curinga
Days:
Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Format:
Hybrid online/in-person class
Location:
New York City
Credits:
3
Notes:

Students will conduct 25 hours of stem educationfieldwork as part of the coursein
Person meeting dates: 1.28, 2.4, 2.18, 3.4, 4.1, 4.15, 4.29, 5.8, 5.17

Course Materials:
Learning Goals:

1. Students will explore and analyze foundational and contemporary theories and approaches of MakerEd and STEAM texts and respond through a series of written, audio and video prompts.2. Students will engage conceptual, aesthetic, and practical aspects of MakerEd and STEAM through the generation and production of a series of material and digital prototyping and final projects. This includes creative problem-solving, collaboration and critical inquiry as they 'make' with others. Both processes and final work will be included in student-created digital portfolios.3. Students will analyze and evaluate the role of MakerEd and STEAM theories and practices in educational settings through a final interactive online zine that curates their learning across the course.4. Students will have fun and experience joy in learning, understanding and demonstrating the role of play, risk-taking and experimentation in making and creating in MakerEd and STEAM environments.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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