Dezeen Courses: a programme that encourages participatory design in community-based projects is included in this roundup of undergraduate and short courses in architecture and design.

Also featured is a course that combines local crafts and culture with design education and another that teaches the tools to analyse climate in cities.

The courses in this roundup are offered by institutes based in Australia, Italy, Japan, Qatar, Spain and the USA.

Here are seven architecture and design courses on Dezeen Courses:

Design Major at Okinawa Prefectural University of Art

With an emphasis on local craftsmanship and culture, the Design Major course at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts prepares students to be socially responsible designers.

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Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design at Tulane University

The Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design at Tulane University engages students in community-based projects created through collaboration.

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Managing Urban Heat at University of New South Wales

The Managing Urban Heat course at University of New South Wales equips students with scientific knowledge and practical tools to work in an urban climate.

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Wood Architecture at YACademy

The Wood Architecture course at YACademy challenges students to design wood-based restaurants and module buildings under the guidance of pioneering professionals.

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Experimental Models of Space and Structure at Rice University

The Experimental Models of Space and Structure course at Rice University teaches students in-depth knowledge of architectural structure and construction.

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Bachelor in Fashion Design at IE University

The Bachelor in Fashion Design course at IE University prepares students with craft and business knowledge to work in the global fashion design industry.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking at Virginia Commonwealth University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking course at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar offers students opportunities to explore a wide range of visual arts media.

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Dezeen Courses

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