Brett Steele - Dean USC School of Architecture
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how Steele emphasizes the importance of adaptation in a world that produces more knowledge than ever.
- Discuss how Steele believes the greatest thing schools can install in design related students is having the confidence to adapt and continue learning as they face ongoing and unknown challenges.
- Explain the approach Steele supports when it comes to the mass urbanization that is rapidly developing globally.
- List some of the benefits Steele believes architects can benefit from when exploring alternative, non-full time student education programs.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Brett Steele – freshly minted Dean USC School of Architecture in Las Angeles - joins the podcast to discuss their perspective on preparing architects for the future. Before USC, Steele oversaw 14 degree-awarding programs in four academic departments, two world-renowned museums, and the Center for the Art of Performance across town from UCLA School of Arts and Architecture. Steele explores the role of the architect in the face of mass urbanization, AI, and the multitude of unknown challenges facing our schools, cities, and planet.
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