CAS De­sign Lit­er­a­cy, Basel Academy of Art and Design

The multidisciplinary «Design Literacy» CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) program is a unique, integrative continuing education offering in Switzerland. It serves as a strategic framework that brings together existing Short Advanced Studies (SAS) courses - which can be credited toward the qualification - and integrates them with a final project developed under individual mentorship.

Aims

• Develop a profound understanding: Acquire deep «Design Literacy» - the ability to decode design systems, processes, methods, and artifacts and to utilize them strategically.
• Consolidate competencies: Transform the diverse, individual skill sets of participants into a holistic, impact-oriented professional profile.
• Shape the future: Empower professionals to play a key role in driving transformation processes within business, culture, and society through design.

Benefits

• Strategic tool: Learn how to embed design expertise as a core competency for future-proof innovation directly within your organization.
• Maximum flexibility: Benefit from a combination of flexible, highly specialized SAS modules and a comprehensive, reflective synthesis in the final module.
• Individual Profile: Through a close integration of practice-oriented modular learning and personalized guidance (mentoring), you will sustainably strengthen your personal and professional profile.

Build your own personalized CAS program by selecting from our current Short Advanced Studies (SAS) modules. You may begin the CAS at any time. The program comprises 10 ECTS credits, accumulated through your chosen SAS modules. It is also possible to have ECTS credits earned elsewhere recognized. The final module includes five individual coaching sessions. Upon successful completion of this final module, you will be awarded the «CAS Certificate of Advanced Studies FHNW in Design Literacy».

The CAS programme is open to people who have gained entry to higher education.