10. Responsibilities of educators

10.1.1 I will engage in the instruction of graphic/ communication design in an ethical and lawful manner. 

10.1.2 I will strive to prepare my students for the realities of the graphic/communication design field. 

10.1.3 I will not knowingly do or fail to do anything that constitutes a deliberate or reckless disregard for the health and safety of my students. 

10.1.4 I will not unfairly exploit my students for my own private business interests. 

10.1.5 I will not give instruction to my students that infringe upon human rights or involve the promotion of hatred, discrimination or exploitation of any person or group of persons as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act and any relevant legislation in my jurisdiction. 

10.1.6 I will not direct my students to perform graphic/communication design services on a speculative basis. 

10.2.1 I will ensure my students are aware of the environmental, economic, social and cultural implications of their work and the role that designers can play in minimizing adverse impacts. 

10.2.2 I will develop assignments that allow students to develop projects in the public good, projects that serve society and projects that help improve the human experience. 

10.2.3 I will educate my students about intellectual property and associated rights as it pertains to their work and the copyrighted material they may be working with. This includes those associated with generative AI. 

10.2.4 I will educate students on this Code of Ethics and the value of being Members of the RGD. 

10.2.5 I will ensure my students are aware of accessibility standards in my jurisdiction and the role that designers can play in giving people of all abilities opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the world at large. 

10.2.6 I will ensure my students consider the implications when designing using traditional designs, symbols or motifs that belong to a known culture and the importance of involving relevant cultural stakeholders.