Technical skills modulettes as appropriate, including technical instruction, demonstrations and workshop practice to enable you to handle equipment, processes and materials safely and effectively.
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.

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. [Learning Outcomes 3 & 4]
Technical notebook/s of processes acquired. [Learning Outcomes 3 & 4]
A finished body of work. [Learning Outcomes 1,3 & 4]
Undertake a presentation of work to peers and tutors. [Learning Outcomes 2]

This module provides an introduction to a range of basic processes and practices associated with three Dimensional Design. It will involve the exploration of simple processes, supported by research, based on appropriate visual information. You will gain practical experience of working with wood, ceramics, plastics and metals. You will undertake a series of small projects that will develop both technical skills and practical understanding of a range of different approaches to designing and making with these materials. Emphasis is placed on the development of ideas, experiencing qualities through making and focusing on quality in manufacture. Health and safety/technical skills moduletts will be an important feature of your introduction to the 3D workshops.

a-n magazine ISSN 02613425
a-n web http://.www.a-n.co.uk
Crafts ISSN0306-610X
Crafts Council http://.www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Arts Council http://.www.artscouncil.org.uk
The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century. Tanya Harrod, Yale University Press 1999. ISBN03000077807
History of Modern Design. David Raizeman. Lauren King 1993 ISBN 1856693481
The Complete Metal Smith: An Illustrated Handbook by Tim McCreight. Davis Publications 1991. ISBN0871922401
Potters Q & A Book, G Bliss, AC Black ISBN 5104-0
Materials for Inspirational Design (Ceramics). C Lefteri, Rotovision 2003. ISBN2-88046-668-7
Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, R Fournier, A C Black 1989. ISBN4957-7
Resin Jewellery, Kathy Murphy, A.C. Black 2005 ISBN0713673117
Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique, Keith Smith, Crowood Press ISBN1861267983
The Complete Manual of Wood Bending: Milled, Laminated, and Steam Bent. Lon Schleining. Linden Publishing 2001. ISBN0941936546
Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking. Tage Frid. Taunton 1994 ISBN1561580686

Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate.
Library and slide library
Word processing facilities
Internet access