A brand new makerspace course is launching at Queen's University. ENIN 250, Makerspaces and the Creative and Innovative Process, is designed to empower students with the mindset and skillset of an innovator, focusing on the principles of design thinking and the potential of the maker movement to create social impacts. It is a new addition to the roster of courses in the Certificate of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity, and it offers a unique learning experience that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Students will dive into real-world problems and learn how to use makerspace equipment competently and safely in the SparQ Studios makerspace located in Mitchell Hall. Throughout the course, students will be guided through the process of designing, prototyping, and testing objects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. If you're ready to unleash your creativity and to explore the world of makerspaces, then ENIN 250 is the perfect opportunity for you!
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply an innovator's mindset to tackle real-world problems.
- Utilize design thinking principles through prototyping feedback meetings with teaching assistants, working with different makerspace technologies, and creating CAD files and 3D printed objects.
- Evaluate the impact of making and the maker movement on society, policy, and the environment.
- Demonstrate cooperation skills by collaborating in groups to develop solutions for "How Might We" problems, writing proposals and initialization reports, and delivering final presentations.
- Predict how the innovator's mindset, design thinking, and the use of physical technologies can be applied to future career paths.
- Exhibit effective and safe use of makerspace equipment.
Enrollment is now open. Interested students may review the Faculty of Arts and Science admissions regulations for information on how to register.