Course Topics
1. Understand how to approach the funding of projects. The topics addressed in this first module/day concern the “market of funding” with a specific focus on the competitive call for projects. We go deep on the kind of funding (scales, main topics, logics); how to find them; how to read a call (e.g. eligibility, time scheduling, contact points, etc); how to create a network (differences of partner and stakeholder, endorsement letters, platform for partner searching, social channels, etc). A specific focus will be dedicated to funding programs in coherence with eco-social design domains, plus the programs that take care of the geographical area of influence of UniBZ (e.g. New European Bauhaus, Alpine Space, Interreg cooperation programs, Central EU). 2. Learn and practice how to draft successful proposals for funding. In the second module/day, we will use the classical design thinking process to manage the design (or co- design, with stakeholders, for example) of a writing proposal. Students will be divided into teams, due to their interests and selected topics, to practically simulate a quick design writing process: focus on needs or problems to solve, call searching, stakeholder mapping, and idea generation using one or more design or collaborative tools, as presented in the seminar. A selection of practical tools will be explained. 3. Manage a project-work development. The third and last module/day will focus on project development: KPI definition, project planning, differences between project outputs, outcomes, and long-term goals (impact), and management design.

Propaedeutic courses
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Teaching format
Balanced mix of: - input lectures - group discussions and brainstorming - coaching sessions - group work and small presentations by students - guests or project visit

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding Students of the Master in Eco-social Design will have developed their own individual project practice and will be able to: - design, implement and manage projects - initiate, carry out and lead project-oriented research, development and design activities - involve stakeholders and actors in projects, identify their needs, conflicts and potentials and work productively with them - working with different experts, companies, organisations, groups and people Applying knowledge and understanding Students will be able to develop projects and practices suitable for addressing complex challenges. Making judgements Students will be able to take responsibility for the development and management of projects and activities. Communication skills Students will be able to: - communicate convincingly in different ways and with different audiences - present projects convincingly - argue creative and strategic decisions - show how the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainability interact in their projects - organising and/or moderating discussions and creative processes among project stakeholders - communicate productively within the team - lead creative processes and teams Learning skills Students will be able to working independently to learn according to different situations and in a personal way through experimentation and planning.

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
- Practical knowledge on the key points to be considered to create successful funding applications - Understanding the right sequence in proposal formulation - Applying the acquired concepts in basic proposals - Making judgments on resources, partnerships, and main actions to be included in the applications - Acquisition of the basic Know-How to deliver and defend eco-social project funding proposals Students will be able to: - Understand how to approach the funding of projects (6H) - Learn and practice how to draft successful proposals for funding (6H) - Plan a project work development (6H)

Assessment
Students are required to develop and defend their own project works, according to the ones launched during the last course-day. The team of proponents will present both the process and the final results of their project writing experience, including some design tools (as shown in the seminar; e.g. action wiser canvas) and a visual presentation, as a support of the oral discussion (during exam). It is necessary to clearly define and demonstrate the different team’s roles and contributions. Both teams working and individual growth will be appreciated and evaluated.

Evaluation criteria
- Level of Understanding of the nature, concepts, and rules of project funding - Content coherence of the project proposal within micro-needs, on one hand, and macro-topics, as suggested by EU funding pillars - Appropriate use of design tools and process, applied to project writing - Quality of proposal writing and pitching: focus, clarity, soundness