Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate:
Specialist workshop facilities include-
Jewellery/ Fine metal Workshops
Wood working machinery/Workshops
Plastics and Resin Workshops
Ceramics Workshops
Technology Hub- Laser Cutting/ 3D printing
Photography Studios
Library
`The Betty Smithers' Design collection.
Computer facilities.
Internet access.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

You will present for assessment a body of work as outlined in the module pack.
This will include:
Design development workbook/s that documents both research and design development.
Technical notebook of processes acquired, with evidence of sampling and experimentations.
A range of finished 3D work.
A presentation of work to peers and tutors.
The development and presentation of a `history of crafts' timeline poster, including a written element of 1000 words.
[Learning Outcomes 1-6]

Key Information Set:
100% Coursework

This is the first module on your journey to becoming independent 3D designers/makers whether you see yourself as a Craft designer/maker, a Ceramic designer/maker or as a Contemporary Jewellery and Fashion Accessory designer/maker. You will be introduced to a spectrum of materials, which include wood, metal, ceramics and plastics. This enables you to become familiar with each material and gain confidence through a breadth of making processes, which are not only within your chosen specialism. We will underpin your learning experience through a range of technical demonstrations, including an introduction to health and safety aspects within each of the specialist workshops, enabling you to use the extensive facilities independently. You will undertake a series of small projects that will develop both technical skills and a practical understanding of a range of different approaches to the design process. Developing your personal creative ideas and practical skills in order to generate innovative contemporary objects. An important aspect of this module is developing an ability to understand the importance of personal research and the exploration of appropriate visual information, developing your two-dimensional design skills to help you to clearly think through your ideas and to effectively communicate these to an audience.
During this module you will be the introduced to a range of historical and contemporary ideas, styles and movements in design and crafts and the contexts in which ideas developed. You will begin to understand how to critically evaluate and contextualise historical and contemporary design and craft theories and debates. Developing skills in order to relate these to your own practice, including social, cultural, ethical, environmental, economic and political issues and effectively communicate your research based findings and opinions.

Crafts Council., 2012. [Online] Available at: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk.
A-N., 2012. a-n stimulating and supporting contemporary artist. [Online] Available at: http://www.a-n.co.uk
Conway, H., 1987. Design History, A student's Handbook. Routledge.
Council, C., 2012. Crafts Magazine.Crafts Council.
Dormer, P., 1995. Design Since 1945 (world art). London: Thames and Hudson.
Dormer, P., 1997. The Culture of Craft. London: Thames and Hudson.
Fournier, R., 1989. Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery.A C Black.
Frid, T., 1994. Tage Frid Teached Woodworking.Taunton.
Harrod, T., 1999. The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century.Yale University Press.
Julier, G., 1997. the Thames and Hudson Encyclopedia of 20th century design and designers. London: Thames and Hudson.
Lefteri, C., 2003. Ceramics (Materials for Inspirational Design).Rotovision.
McCreight, T., 1991. The complete Metal Smith: An Illustrated Handbook.Davis Publications.
Murphy, K., 2005. Resin Jewellery.A.C. Black.
Raizeman, D., 1993. History of Modern Design.Lauren King.
Schleining, L., 2001. The Complete manual of Woodbending: Milled, Laminated and Steam Bent.Linden Publishing.
Smith, K., 2002. Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique.Crowood Press.
Sparke, P., 1986. An introduction to Design and Culture in the twentieth century. London:Boston: Allan and Urwin.
Sparke, P., 1998. A Century of Design Pioneers of the twentieth Century. New york: Barrons Educational series.

Other reading appropriate to your specific research topic including a range of books, subject specific periodicals, other related journals and newspaper articles, as well as texts relating to design, craft and art should be employed through negotiation with your supervisor - plus other subject specific visual or audio evidence to support your work.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the university, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of major practitioners and their work in your subject.

1 hour Module launch whole group briefing lecture
4 x 1 hour whole group briefing lectures in specialist material specific areas
4 hours academic tutorials/guidance
64 hours of Practice based learning delivered in 1-2 hour Technical skills modulettes as appropriate, including technical instruction, demonstrations and workshop practice will be delivered in the following areas to enable you to handle equipment, processes and materials safely and effectively.
Fine Metal/ Jewellery- Fabrication techniques, Cutting, forming, silver soldering chemical etching, and roller embossing / surface texturing, polishing and finishing techniques. (16 hours)
Woodworking- Wood Turning, Cutting, sanding, carving, joining, fixing, laminating, bending, veneering and finishing techniques. (16 hours)
Plastics- Vacuum forming, Oven forming, joining, resin casting, bending, recycling, engraving, Polishing and finishing techniques (16 hours)
Ceramics- Plaster forming/lathe turning, model and mould making, casting, handbuilding, ceramic transfer printing, slip decoration and glazing techniques. (16 hours)
Contextual studies input- Illustrated Lectures and Seminars - Historical and Theoretical studies and Contemporary Practice- 6 x 1 hour whole group lectures/ 6 x 1 hour workshops / 12 hours group and individual tutorials.
Tutorials - individual and group where you will present your work in progress and receive constructive criticism and feedback.
Group critiques/assessment points where you will engage with peers to receive and provide constructive criticism
Independent study - where you will engage in unsupervised activities, including: historical and visual research, design development, improvement of technical skills, the execution of practical project briefs and the preparation of work for assessment.

Key Information Set:
22% scheduled learning activities
78% guided independent study (including modulettes)