You will present for assessment a body of work as outlined in the module information pack.

This is will include:
A research file [Learning Outcomes 2,3].
A design development workbook [Learning Outcomes 3,4].
Word-processed proposals [Learning Outcomes 2,3].
A finished body of work [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4].
Professional presentation of work to peers and tutors [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4].

This module aims to introduce you to the practice of working to commission, in relation to private commercial and public institutional, site specific briefs. It is designed to equip you with a knowledge of the professional working practices involved. Contents include technical skills including model-making and material manipulation; research skills including site analysis carried out on external visits. You will also be introduced to the costing, business and legal aspects of operating in an entrepreneurial context. You will carry out market research and investigate market trends in the applied arts/3D Design.

Technical skills modulettes, as appropriate.
Lectures through which you will be introduced to the project briefs, issues, ideas, concepts and project working methods .
Group critiques, where you will engage with peers to receive and provide constructive criticism.
Research - academic staff will guide you towards appropriate and effective areas of study for your particular response to the briefs.
Site visits.

Students are 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 the work of major practitioners in their subject.

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
http://public-art.shu.ac.uk
Ceramics, Materials for Inspirational Design, Chris Lefteri, (2003) Rotovision ISBN 2880466687
Creativity and Industry, Susannah Walker, Forth Estate and Wordsearch (1992) ISBN 6-87036-52
Managing the Design Factory, Donald G. Reinertsen, (1997) Free Press ISBN 0684839911
The Designers Tool Kit, www.ceramicindustryforum.co.uk

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