About
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Projects have been completed.
The EPIC Project creates media that enhances K-12 history, social studies, science, art, and design education. It also compels populations to move beyond reaction to action in support of community initiatives. It’s produced by KCAD students, faculty, and our education and media collaborators. It’s all free for use under this Creative Commons License.
Projects
Projects have been brought to us by our education and advocacy collaborators.
Projects were generated from student interests.
Projects have been developed from faculty-driven topics.
Projects are currently in development with collaborators: the Grand Rapids Public Museum, OST, GVSU, Calvin College, & The Diatribe
Internally generated projects are currently in development: Identity Deck, We The People, & Heroes Fight Bias
People
Projects are currently ongoing, engaging 48 KCAD students, 30 elementary school students, 4 K-12 teachers, 4 college professors and 4 field experts.
K-12 & higher ed. educators collaborated with us. (5 schools + ArtPrize Education)
Professionals collaborated with us. (10 companies and organizations)
KCAD Faculty members facilitated on EPIC projects.
Overall
+ Students and public have engaged with EPIC media.
KCAD students have worked on EPIC projects.
Professional Skills
Professional Skills Were Practiced Working on EPIC Projects.
- Public service
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Persistence
- Presenting
- Copyright
- Branding
- ideation
- Content Dev.
- User testing
- Reporting
Applied Skills
Applied Skills were practiced working on EPIC projects
- Writing
- Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Animation
- Interactive Design
- Sound Design
- Video Production
- Social Media
- Promotion Design
Professional Skills
Professional Skills Were Practiced Working on EPIC Projects.
- Public service
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Persistence
- Presenting
- Copyright
- Branding
- ideation
- Content Dev.
- User testing
- Reporting
Applied Skills
Applied Skills were practiced working on EPIC projects
- Writing
- Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Animation
- Interactive Design
- Sound Design
- Video Production
- Social Media
- Promotion Design
The EPIC Project Initiatives
Educational Media
- Creating Engagement
- Maximizing Retention
- Supporting Teachers
Community Outreach
- Mental Health Awareness
- Knowing Neurodiversity
- Amplifying Voices
Design Methods
- Socio-Emotional Strategies
- Actionable Goals
- Accessible Design
Research
- User Experience Testing
- Making Sense of Feedback
- Imagining The Future
