Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 4:15 pm

Room Cedar 1140

 

AG ENDA  

1. Call to Order ................................................................................................ 4:15  Dana Cserepes 

2. Confirmation of Agenda 

3. Approval of Minutes of November 2, 2011  

4. Chair’s Report 

5. Program Revision: Product Design ............................................................... 4:30  Ken Hughes 

6. Access Programs for People with Disabilities Variance Extension  .............. 4:45  C. Crowe, K. Haggith,  

7. Program Revision:  CADD Mechanical Certificate ........................................ 5:00  Wayne Tebb 

8. Items for Discussion 

9. Adjournment 

10. Next meeting: January 11, 2012* 

 

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4.   Chair’s Report 

The chair updated the committee on work being done at the bicameral task force on governance 

committee, note that this is also an item on today’s agenda.  

The chair attended a Faculty of Social Sciences Council meeting to address committee questions on 

course curriculum.  The variance request approved at SSCC precipitated an invitation from APPD to 

attend a department meeting.   

A meeting is planned with the new Dean, Faculty of Design and the new Associate Dean of Academic 

and Career Advancement to discuss existing degrees and course curriculum.  

Concept documents are expected to come forward soon, as well as full program proposals from 

Geography and Political Science.  Questions were raised regarding minor programs and the process 

for creating a Minor from a Major program.  The chair is contacting DQAB to discuss.  

The name change for the proposed Bachelor of Nursing program has been confirmed and the chair 

has been informed that confirmation from the ministrywill be received shortly. Noted that the 

Bachelor of Nursing name change did not come forward at the October Senate meeting. 

5. Program Revision:  English BA Major 

Moved by Dana Cserepes, seconded by Doug Fletcher THAT SSCC accept the revisions to the BA Major and Minor program as follows with minor revisions: 

 

Addition of ENGL 3390 (area 4) and ENGL 4350 (area 5) 

Pre‐requisites for 3000 level ENGL courses increases to 6 credits of 2000 level ENGL courses MOTION CARRIED 

6.  Program Revision:  BA Math Admission Requirements 

This revision is in response to changes being made to the BC high school math curriculum , post‐

secondary institutions are revising their existing requirement to align with the changes  

Moved by Tally Wade, seconded by Jackie Baron THAT SSCC accept the revision to the high school 

math requirements as follows: 

Principles of Math 11 (C) will become Pre‐calculus 11 or Foundations 11 (C+) 

MOTION CARRIED 

7.  Bachelor of Arts 3rd Year Admission Requirements 

Proposed Change:  Students who otherwise meet the admission requirements for admission into the BA 

program (3rd year), and who have completed at least six credits of quantitative courses (or their 

equivalent) with a minimum grade of C+ in each of them, will be deemed to meet the high school math 

requirement for admission to the BA.  Three of the six credits applied to meet this requirement must be 

from the Faculty of Science and Horticulture. 

Moved Doug Fletcher, seconded by Susan Morris THAT SSCC approve the changes to the math 

admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, 3rd year, pending revisions.             MOTION CARRIED 

ACTION:  Z. Mitchell, D. Cserepes, R. Adamoski, M. Guirguis to wordsmith and clarify the appropriate 

implementation date.  

8.  Computer Information Systems Diploma and Bachelor of Information Technology Removed from 

Hiatus – For Information 

These programs were originally placed on hiatus in 2007 as classes were not filling.  In the meantime, 

changes to the field occurred, a Program Review occurred and courses that were on offer as part of 

other programs were still being updated.  In the spring of 2011, it was noted that KPU did not offer the 

diploma and there was no access for direct transfer into the 3rd year program.  

Noted that a policy for the process of placing and removing programs on hiatus is being drafted. 

9.  Bachelor of Technology  in Information Technology Calendar Rewording – For Information 

Changes to the calendar to add the statement (for admittance into the 3rd year of the program): 

Kwantlen’s Computer Information Systems (CISY) diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7 

10.  Update:  Bicameral Task Force on Program Development 

The committee reviewed the recommendations being put forward by the task force on the process for 

approving new and revised programs and program concepts.  The recommendations acknowledge the 

differences between the two major governing bodies and their areas of responsibility and expertise. 

11.  Update – Budget Page Program Concept  

Changes have been made to the program concept budget document in concert with the Finance 

department.  The revisions will be sent to the Provost for approval.   

12.  Items for Discussion 

13.  Meeting was adjourned at 6:17pm.   

Revised Product Design Plan

November 3, 2011

Aim of DEPD Program: To transform graduates into flexible, thinking and capable designers who will become creative leaders in a dynamic industry.

Approx. 48/120 Credits CREATIVITY & INNOVATION

STREAM (Design & Concept Courses)

Approx. 36/120 Credits

TECHNOLOGY STREAM

(Technology & Production Courses)

Approx. 36 /120 Credits

INTERDISCIPLINARY & LEADERSHIP STREAM (Breadth & Social Context Courses)

The What

The How

The Who and When

The Why and How

Graduating innovators dealing with pliable materials for changing social

contexts

Understanding the constraints &

potential of technologies

Collaborating with and transforming

industries and markets

Creating leaders in society for the challenges of today and tomorrow

Includes:

- Innovative problem-solving with flexible materials

- Exploratory design - Design thinking - Qualitative and quantitative

research - Elements & Principles - Design process - Searching - Manipulating - Envisioning - Identifying needs - observing - Analysis - Observing - Technologies - Professional management - Challenging conventions - Aesthetic sensibility - Functional concerns - Creating strategies - Pushing boundaries and

widening the design opportunity - Brainstorming - Considering multiple options - Identifying worthy challenges to

solve - Designing for multifunctionality

Includes:

- Materials - Properties - Characteristics - Methods - Processes - Technologies - Computer skills - Modelling - Testing and Evaluating - Production - Infrastructures - Human factors - Creating prototypes - Transforming - Flexibility

Includes:

- Engaging with other disciplines - Clients - Manufacturers - Entrepreneurs - Marketers - Consumers (behaviour and

preferences, e.g. mainstream, aged, children, special needs etc)

- Workers, recreational, rescuers needs)

- Individual contributor - Specifications - Supervision - Quality control - Timelines - Budgetary considerations - ‘Cradle to grave’ cycles - History - Case studies - Cultural studies - Presentations - Written presentation skills - Oral presentation skills - Visual presentation skills - Team work

Includes:

- Risk-taking - Critical thinking - Lateral thinking - Resilience - Cultural values - Flexibility - Ethics & Values - Sustainability - Ecology - Legal issues (e.g. intellectual

property, non-disclosure agreements)

- Adaptation - Strategy - Citizenship - Professional design practice - Analysis and synthesis - Documenting and recording - Philosophies & attitudes - Professional associations

Bachelor of Design (Product Design) Program Revisions

Start-Up: September 2012

Year 1

Revised Plan: November 3, 2011

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION STREAM

TECHNOLOGY STREAM

INTERDISCIPLINARY & LEADERSHIP STREAM

1 Fall

DEPD 1100 Design Materials, Methods and Processes 3 Credits New section for DEPD based on FIND 1100

DEPD 1110 Visualization, Drawing & Rendering 3 Credits Possibly a new intensive section for DEPD, that includes computers methods of drawing

DEPD 11XX Computer Fundamentals 3 Credits This DEPD course already exists (formerly DEPD 2300), but has now been shifted into first year.

DEPD 11XX Design Thinking 3 Credits New course for DEPD. Requires course number

ENGL 1100 Writing, Reading and Thinking 3 Credits Existing KPU course

1 Spring

DEPD 12XX 3D Design for Product Design 3 Credits New section for DEPD based on FIND 1210

FIND 1150 Design for Humanity 3 Credits Existing FIND course

DEPD 12XX Digital Technologies for Product Design 3 Credits New course for DEPD

DEPD 12XX Transformative Thinking for Product Design 3 Credits New course for DEPD. Requires course number

FIND 1220 Design History for Product Design 3 Credits Existing FIND course