Ecology of S tudent Wellness FALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD University

1. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD University November 7, 2013

2. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION Welcome

3. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • Deanne Fisher • Associate Vice-President, Students • Context of Student Wellness at OCAD University • Alex Manu • Professor, Industrial Design • Inspiration • Colleen Reid • Associate Dean, Faculty of Design • Brief and details

4. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Transformed by Imagination: Designing the Ecology of Student Wellness in Post-Secondary Education wellnessn. the state of being well or in good health (Barber 1650). • Adapting to student life at OCAD University can be both a challenging and exciting experience for each student. Achieving a sense of wellness while balancing the demands of your studies with your personal responsibilities or needs is difficult and sometimes impossible. While the curriculum may ask you to consider the “health and wellness” of other people when you design your objects, environments and communication strategies, this competition challenges you to consider ways of promoting “wellness” in your immediate environment: OCAD U. Consider the halls in which you walk and talk… the ways in which you navigate your education… and imagine designing for the ecology of student wellness at OCAD U. • The “Six Dimensions of Wellness” refer to the Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual and Emotional aspects of a person’s life (“Six Dimensions of Wellness”). The following descriptions outline the ways in which wellness could be experienced by a post-secondary student:

5. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY Occupational: the ability to gain personal satisfaction through the project work performed, understanding its meaning in the larger scope of this journey of learning. Physical: the ability to learn in a studio-based environment, where using both fine and gross motor skill is a necessity that imposes its own rigor on the body. Social: the ability to maintain regular social interactions, receiving and giving friendship and benefiting from the support of his/her peer group. Intellectual: the ability to perform at his/her highest creative potential, use all available resources, continually expanding skills and knowledge, and actively seeking new opportunities to develop. Spiritual: the ability to act from wisdom, make sound decisions, have a deep appreciation of all natural forces, understanding the value of the hidden and intangible qualities of objects and spaces. Emotional: the ability to cope with stress, to understand criticism and praise, and be able to absorb with joy new learning every day.

6. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 2: THE PROJECT www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition The Task: To design tools, methods, communication, spaces or objects that will achieve and promote a balance between the Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, or Emotional “Dimension of Wellness” for OCAD U students. The design outcome must improve student performance and overall well-being.

7. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 2: THE PROJECT www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition The Inspiration: Students are to research “The Six Dimensions of Wellness”, and examples of initiatives that address wellness, and apply these principles to the context of the OCAD U environment and experience. An example of a student-led initiative that addresses the Physical, Social and Emotional aspects of students’ wellness are the food-based programs run by the OCAD U Student Union. The “free lunch,” “food bank,” and “food share” programs were inspired by the need to provide students with affordable and healthy food in a community setting. By creating opportunities for students to gather or attain wholesome food, these initiatives promote student performance and overall well-being. A University-led example of the application of wellness is the development of the Health and Wellness Centre which offers a range of medical and counseling services “responsive to issues relating to gender, race, age, culture, abilities, sexual orientation, income and faith” (“OCAD U Health and Wellness Centre”).

8. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 2: THE PROJECT • The Requirements: • Select two or more of the Dimensions of Wellness to address. • Use the following three questions developed by The National Wellness Institute to determine how your project addresses wellness (“The Six Dimensions of Wellness”): • Does this help people achieve their full potential? • Does this recognize and address the whole person (multi-dimensional approach)? • Does this affirm and mobilize peoples' positive qualities and strengths? • Design tools, methods, communication, spaces or objects that will achieve and promote a balance between the Occupational, Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Professional and Intellectual Dimensions of Wellness for OCAD U students.

9. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 2: THE PROJECT Awards: 1st Place - $2000 Team Prize 2nd Place - $1000 Team Prize 3rd Place - $500 Team Prize Honourable Mentions as recommended by the Jury.

10. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION

11. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • Deanne Fisher • Associate Vice-President, Students • Context of Student Wellness at OCAD University • Alex Manu • Professor, Industrial Design • Inspiration • Colleen Reid • Associate Dean, Faculty of Design • Brief and details

12. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES • All student groups will submit the following; • Large Format Poster 24” x 36” • Concept Statement (mounted beside the poster) • And at least one of the following; • Prototype or model (3a) and/or Digital Presentation (3b)

13. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES • The following is a detailed description of the deliverables required, as noted above; • 1. Large Format Poster: • Paper will be provided for the printing of one poster and the print service bureau has agreed to provide the printing of a single poster for the cost of $10. The file for large format printing has to be in the Print Service Bureau 2nd floor by 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 10th in order to receive this special deal. This will guarantee your job is printed and available for hanging at 4:00 pm on Monday. • In the event of technical difficulties, the print shop will notify the team leader. The team will then be responsible for their own printing outside of OCAD U at their own cost. • If you wish to print yourself ensure that you have the material available to hang at 4:00 pm Monday November 11th. Cost is not estimated. • Note: All teams must be in the Great Hall at 4:00 pm Monday, November 11th to hang their posters and other requirements. • We are an Accessible University -- The poster and any other printed material should follow accessible print design guidelines such as the CNIB “Clear Print Guide” • http://www.cnib.ca/en/services/resources/clearprint/ • or • the RGD AccessAbility Handbook http://www.rgd-accessibledesign.com/ • Allocated space for 1 printed four colour, 300 ppi, CMYK poster (unmounted) 24” x 36” portrait or landscape format. (Images on poster should be rasterized at 300 ppi at their physical printing size to avoid excessively large file sizes. This can be accomplished by generating the poster as an optimized 300 ppi PDF).

14. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES • 2. Concept Statement: • This concept statement is a simple, clear overview of your team’s proposal, outlining the ideas and the experience your team wishes to create. • No more than 250 words (one page) • Format for this statement is at the discretion of the individual team. • Consider the viewer – will they be able to read your statement with ease? • May be in essay or point form that references the key principles underlying your project. • May include additional information which is essential to your project. • Printed in Black & White. • Imperative that spelling & grammar be checked! • Must be printed on 11” x 17” 80 lb matte card. • One copy must be printed on 8 ½ x 11” white paper for the Design Office. • Must include team number, title and no names

15. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES 3a. Prototype or Model: Maximum outside dimensions to be 24” x 24” base x 36” high. Students will provide their own podium for display. Model or prototype will be labeled with the team number and project title. No student names will be shown on the prototype/model. See Guidelines for Shop access.

16. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES 3b. Digital Presentation Project: The digital presentation should be started with a 3 second introduction of the team number (no names) and project title. The digital presentation for the awareness campaign project should be no longer than 3 minutes. The team can choose to use a digital camera (you would supply), software such as iMovie, Photobooth, After Effects, and animation, stop motion or sequenced still images with a narrative—any form of digital presentation is acceptable. The recommended file format is a QuickTime .MOV file exported directly from your editing application for upload to OCAD U's iTunes U site. Note: there are a number of resources that contain stock footage and images that can be used, as long as they are cited, but the bulk of the content should be original but must follow the compliance requirements of the REB as listed under Rules & Regulations.

17. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 3: THE DELIVERABLES 3b. Digital Presentation Project: Timing Deadlines and specifics for digital presentation: Submit your digital presentation by 1:00 pm Monday, November 11thby dropping your file on the following network file share: Mac OS X afp://dirhost.acs.ocad.ca/design_competition Windows smb://dirhost.acs.ocad.ca/design_competition Username: descom Password: eu-waj-dav-rom You may compress your file in the QuickTime Player by selecting "Share > iTunes > Computer". Please note that WMV, AVI, FLV, F4V, or MKV files will not be accepted. IT HELPDESK ex 277 THIS WORKS FROM ON CAMPUS ONLY! Note: http://blog.ocad.ca/wordpress/amcallister/2013/11/04/design-competition-2013-14/

18. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • Teams: • Teams must include 3-6 team members. Again this year, team members can be from the same discipline although we encourage cross-disciplines. Students from different program areas develop different skill sets and by working with people from other programs, collectively your group will have much more expertise to draw on. • Students from other institutions are not eligible to participate.  • Teams must officially register at the Launch (Thurs. November 7th) or in the Design Office between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm Noon (Fri. November 8th) in order to participate. • Protocol : • Students may be asked to provide evidence of the originality of their work. Keep roughs! Failure to do so may result in the team being disqualified.

19. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITON OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Protocol : Students may be asked to provide evidence of the originality of their work. Keep roughs! Failure to do so may result in the team being disqualified.

20. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • Facilities Access: • Wood, plastic, metal & RP Centre (main floor) and ED/ID Shop (Room 517) will be open Saturday, November 9th and Sunday November 10th (see schedule below). • Rapid Prototyping Centre (RM 130) Saturday 12pm – 6pm; Sunday 12pm – 6pm • Wood Shop (RM 108) Saturday 10am – 10pm; Sunday 12pm – 10pm • Metal Shop (RM 122) Saturday 12am – 6pm; Sunday 12pm – 6pm • Plastics Shop (RM 117) Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 12pm – 6pm • SCIN/First Year Shop (RM 170) Saturday 1pm – 6pm; 12pm – 11:30pm • ED-ID Model Shop (RM 517) Saturday 12pm – 10pm; Sunday 12pm – 12am

21. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Facilities Access: Some classrooms/meeting rooms may be available for student use (600, 627, 636, 670, 515). Students may not have exclusive use of one room throughout the competition and the rooms must be returned to the same arrangement and be left clean and free of trash. Students must ask Security on the main floor to open the rooms as required. Library is closed on Sunday.

22. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Decision of the Jury: The decisions of the Jury will be final. Time Frame: Thursday, November 7 12:30 pm to Wednesday, November 20th at 12:00 pm Faculty are asked to provide, if possible, some discretionary leeway for students engaged in the Competition – as this is a very rich educational opportunity for students, and is supported by the Dean of the Faculty of Design. Official letters are given to students who require proof of participation, at the end of the charrette. However, it is acknowledged that any exams or critiques which fall during the competition dates must be attended by students unless special arrangements are made with Faculty. Please communicate with your Faculty, and do not presume that you are free from all obligation to your classes.

23. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Exhibition Mounting and Demounting : The teams will mount their own work within the designated spaces in the Great Hall. Students agree to demount their own work as instructed by the Competition Committee on Wednesday, November 20th between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm – If you do not remove your items by 12:00pm on Wednesday November 20th, they will be discarded into the Garbage. Acceptance of and Compliance with Conditions: By submitting designs to the Competition, participating designers accept all items set out herein within the rules of the Competition, including permission to photograph or video all work, to archive any and all variations of documentation to allow OCAD U to reproduce or publish for educational purposes in the future. A release form must be signed by each team member entering the Design Competition. Entrants who do not comply with the rules set out herein will be disqualified from the jurying and exhibition of work.The Committee reserves the right not to exhibit proposals that are lacking in appropriate quality or contain offensive material.

24. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • Research Ethics Board (REB) Compliance: • The organizers of this competition require you to complete this research within the guidelines of exemption from Research Ethics Board review. In order to meet this requirement, you must adhere to these guidelines: • Exploration of this topic should include only secondary source research. • Do not include any primary research focused on human participants. • Do not intrude on any student’s expectation of privacy. • If a team member is photographed or videotaped, that person must sign a release form which is available in the Design Office. • For those of you who consider public observation in public places, the following conditions must be followed

25. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 4: RULES AND GUIDELINES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Application of Article 2.3 (TCPS2): Observation in Public Place The assessment of whether a space is a public place must be made on a case-by-case basis.  The first consideration is whether the space in question is open to the public and intended to serve the public (e.g. museums, parks, libraries, shopping malls).  The second key consideration is whether the proposed research fulfills the three conditions of the exemption in Article 2.3: a lack of researcher involvement/interaction with the individuals or groups concerned, a lack of any reasonable expectation of privacy, and the impossibility of identifying specific individuals in the dissemination of research results.  If all conditions are met, the proposed research involving the observation of people in a public place would be exempt from REB review. If there is any doubt as to whether a particular condition has been satisfied, for example whether the people being observed have a reasonable expectation of privacy, then the [research should not be attempted].   For a definition of research, please see the Resources section of this brief. Any team contravening this compliance will be disqualified immediately.

26. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 5: 2013 COMPETITION SCHEDULE www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Thursday, November 7th 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm: LAUNCH -- OCAD U Central Hall – Room 230 Team sign-up will take place after the launch in the Central Hall. Q&A will take place after the signup in the Central Hall. 12:30 pm: Colleen Reid, Associate Dean, FoD -- Introduction Deanne Fisher, Associate VP of Students Alex Manu, Professor, FoD 1:30 pm: Colleen Reid to Review the Brief 2:00 pm: Sign up 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central Hall: Questions re Competition Colleen Reid, Associate Dean, Design and other Design Faculty will be available in the Central Hall to answer any questions about the Brief or the Competition.

27. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY Friday, November 8th 8:00 am -- 12:00 pm Design Office, Room 500 Continuation of Team sign-up. Saturday, November 9th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Rooms: 530, 600, 627, 670 -- Mentorship Faculty and technical monitors will be available to discuss concepts and technical problems. Some of these rooms have been booked for the weekend for student teams to work/confer in. Sunday, November 10th 3:00 pm 2nd Floor Service Bureau Print deadline for large format poster: Students to hand in their files to the Service Bureau on the 2nd floor in order to pick up finished poster on Monday by 4:00 pm and will access reduced printing cost.

28. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY Monday, November 11th 10:00 am printing of Concept Statement on 11”x17” 80 lb. matte paper in order for printing to be ready by 4:00 pm. (Don’t forget one copy of statement on 8 ½ x 11 white paper for the Design Office which can be handed in during installation.) 1:00 pm Video File Upload Deadline Digital movie file must be uploaded on-campus to OCAD U Network File Share 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Great Hall Room 270: Installation Students must install deliverables including process work and models/prototypes. Installation may continue only until 6:00 p.m.

29. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY Monday, November 11th – Wednesday, November 20th Design CompetitionExhibitin the Great Hall Tuesday, November 12th Competition Jury Student teams are not required. Thursday, November 14th Awards Ceremony 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Great Hall Room 270 Reception is for all participants and the OCAD U community. Announcement of winners and presentation of awards will beofficiated by the OCAD U President Sara Diamond. Wednesday, November 20th 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Great Hall Room 270: Competition Take-Down: Student teams must pick up work in the Great Hall during this time slot. All work remaining at 12:00 pm WILL BE DISPOSED.

30. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 6: CRITERIA FOR THE JURY The student teams have been asked to design tools, methods, communication, spaces or objects that will achieve and promote a balance between the Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, or Emotional “Dimensions of Wellness” for OCAD U students. The design outcome must improve student performance and overall well-being. All student responses will be considered in the context of the following Faculty of Design Mission Statement and OCAD U’s Statement of Diversity and Equity. Faculty of Design: Design and Humanity – Mission Statement: The goal of Design and Humanity is to create objects, communications, environments and experiences that nurture community, humanize technology, satisfy human needs and empower the individual. Design and Humanity strives to achieve the maximum quality of experience for people for each ecological unit consumed in its creation, production and use.

31. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY OCAD U Statement of Diversity and Equity: OCAD University embraces the notion that excellence flourishes in inclusive environments. The university is committed to practices that value diversity and equity, and embrace the broadest range of human experiences. It is also committed to achieving a community that is free of discrimination, striving to eliminate the adverse effects of any barriers to full participation in campus life. OCAD University encourages outreach activities that build partnerships in creative ways for cross-cultural, international and trans-disciplinary experiences for its students, faculty, staff and guests. Responsibility for ensuring that the values expressed in this Statement of Diversity and Equity thrive rests within the scope of every person’s role in the university.

32. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • Jury Considerations may include: • Does the proposal use the “Dimensions of Wellness”? • Does the proposal comply with the Research Ethics Board guidelines? • Is the proposal likely to improve well-being within the university community? • Is the proposed solution clearly and comprehensively communicated? • Does the solution proposed excite? • Is the proposed solution creative and unique?  • Does the design push the envelope of what design can achieve by influencing social change? • Is implementation of the solution feasible?  • Does success rely more on creativity than massive funding? • Is there both quality and craft within the execution of the submission?

33. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 7: CHECKLIST • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • A/ Before submitting, review the jury criteria to ensure a successful proposal. In summary, is the proposed solution a creative and well-crafted execution, underpinned by a well-researched, well-reasoned argument? • B/ Review ‘Deliverables’ for completion of the required work. • C/ Checklist for installation of work: • Work must be mounted within designated area in the Great Hall. • Work hung to museum standards (centre of wall work should measure 56” from the floor). Use a level to ensure a pristine installation. • Each Team should bring a tool kit which should include a pencil, hammer, hardware required, tape measure, etc. and a rough plan of installation.

34. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 7: CHECKLIST • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • Plinths and display devices responsibility of individual teams. • No double sided tape, foam tape or adhesive Velcro tabs. Must adhere to guidelines from Exhibition Services. Respect the walls – use the thinnest nails/screws possible or push pins. An electric drill may be signed out from the tool crib on level one. • Electronic devices must be locked down. Borrowing equipment for two weeks from AV might be an unrealistic plan. • Extension cords and cords to electronic devices have to be taped down with duct tape. • Make sure spelling and grammar are scrutinized by another person before the final printing is done. If the grammar and spelling impedes the meaning of the concept, the Design Competition committee will remove the material.

35. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY • SECTION 7: CHECKLIST • www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition • Plinths and display devices responsibility of individual teams. • Make an extra copy of the concept statement for the Design Office. • Back up your work and keep your roughs. • The Faculty of Design Office MAY keep the posters and other materials from the Winners and Honourable Mention teams for possible future venues.

36. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION OCAD UNIVERSITY SECTION 8: WORKS CITED & RESOURCES www.ocadu.ca/designcompetition Barber, Katherine, ed. “Wellness.” The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Don Mills: Oxford UP, 1998. 1650. Print. “OCAD U Health and Wellness Centre.” OCAD University.N.p. 20 Sept. 2013. Web. 23 Sept. 2013. <http://www.ocadu.ca/students/health-wellness.htm> “The Six Dimensions of Wellness.” National Wellness Institute.N.p. n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013. <http://www.nationalwellness.org/?page=Six_Dimensions>. Research: In the Tri Council Policy Statement 2, “research” is defined as an undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a disciplined inquiry or systematic investigation.

37. Ecology of Student WellnessFALL 2013 FACULTY OF DESIGN COMPETITION Group Signup