Dr. Martin Racine

Professor

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Biography

Martin Racine is a professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University, where he has been serving since 1999. He holds a PhD in Design specialized in Design Theory and History and a Master's degree in Communication Sciences, with a focus on semiotics and cognitive sciences. Racine has published numerous articles on design history in Quebec and authored a book on the design pioneer Julien Hébert. His professional background includes training as an Industrial Designer in Montreal and Paris, with extensive experience in furniture design and exhibition design. In addition to 3D design, his teaching covers various levels of graduate and undergraduate education.

Research Interests

Ecodesign Rapid Prototyping Design History Industrial Design Exhibition Design Sustainability Product Development 3D Design Semiotics Crowdsourcing Internet Studies Material Culture Consumption Design Epistemology Environmental Ethics Sustainable Development

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in design and computation arts.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.