The problems and challenges of an even more complex and global society, have motivated the Fundamental of Design Department at Federal University of Juiz de Fora, to develop several approaches for the teaching design key concepts within disciplines emphasizing both, the image manipulation and design representation. Such approaches are based on the use of collaborative learning methodologies and CAD tools. The combination of the content from the traditional and new disciplines is achieved through collective dynamics applied to student groups. These dynamics begin in the classroom, but are completed at home, through access to an specifically designed webpage. This work shows the foundations that support our collaborative learning approach in addition to a brief description of the tools, results and projections of this research.
teaching design; design webpage
