CAS ETH in Regenerative Systems: Systemic Design
This description is only available in English.
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Autumn Semester 2024
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5 months
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ETH Zurich, online, field trip to Mallorca
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EnglishTuition language
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01–31.08.2024
Application period
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CHF 8,230
Programme fee
In brief: The CAS ETH in Regenerative Systems: Systemic Design
Systemic design contrasts reductionism by focusing on holistic approaches, zooming out to understand system structures and connections, then zooming in on influential hubs, better addressing complex challenges.
Structure and content
Programme description
The emerging field of systemic design is not a discipline but a post-discipline – a hybrid combination of science, design and systems thinking-sensing, of challenge-based navigation processes. We enact complexity through reflexive processes, combining quantitative scientific methods such as life cycle assessment, qualitative methods such as interviews or design workshops, designerly methods like systems narratives, with embodied practices specific to enact the individual setting, such as the didactic systemic cycles.
Objectives
How do we navigate as designers, systems scientists, organic engineers, intervenors, weavers, nudgers, holistic planners, collaborative architects, curious practitioners – through emergent, largely unplannable and emergent challenges – in a direction of desirable resilience, toward designing for regeneration within complex systems? In this CAS we train both directly relevant scientific methods and designerly methods in the context of navigating living systems and their applied relevance to real-world challenges.
Professional perspectives
Systemic design is helpful for decision makers, creatives, planners, to equip them with timely tools and techniques for navigating through increasing complexities, for feeling safe in taking decisions supported by science, design, and practice.
Structure and format
The CAS is taught in a hybrid format: the MOOCs as preparatory basis, virtual live conversations with invited experts, methods practices, and a field trip.
Additional information
We train scientific and designerly methods for navigating living systems, focusing on real-world relevance. Researchers' self-reflexivity is crucial, using recursive processes to guide systemic design research. This involves flexible hybrid methods, from "hard" science to "soft" embodiment. After a virtual course warm-up and starting each participant's QUEST project, we engage in a one-week field trip to Mallorca. There, we explore bioregional regenerative weaving, visit farms, hike, dive with local biologists, and experience a 24-hour solo in the mountains.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
12 ECTS credits
Target group and admission
Target group
This is a systemic programme that lives from diverse backgrounds and experiences. It is therefore relevant and useful for anyone.
Requirements
Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications.
Required language skills
English: C1 (German: C1) – external page Show proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
English
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2024
Duration
5 months
Application period
01–31.08.2024 (admission after the application deadline)
Location
ETH Zurich, online, field trip to Mallorca
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 8,230
Application fee
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal fee
- Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
- More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 3,000
- After the start of the programme: CHF 8,230
Application
Questions about the application
ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- Download Declaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Additional application documents
- MOOC#1 and external page MOOC#2 confirmation of completion (edX certificate or screenshot).
- Written essay with graphical elements: reflect about your personal QUEST in the context of this study programme (min. 1 page text plus graphics)
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
ETH Zurich
D-BAUG (Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering)
Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development (IRL)
Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems (PLUS)
8093
Zurich
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, D-BAUG, Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development (IRL), Chair of Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems (PLUS)