Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate.

Fine metal workshop
Wood workshop
Plastics & Resin workshops
Ceramics workshops
Technical Hub- CAD & Laser cutting
Design Archive
Thompson Library and slide library
Lecture theatre and tutorial rooms
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module where relevant.
Word processing and output facilities
Internet access

Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Dormer P. [1997]: The Culture of Craft.
Frid T. [1991]: Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking. Taunton.
Harrod T. [1999]:The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century.Yale University Press.
McCreight T [1991]:The Complete Metal Smith: An Illustrated Handbook. Davis Publications.
Raizeman D. & King L. [1993]: History of Modern Design.

Crafts ISSN0306-610X
Crafts Council http://.www.craftscouncil.org.uk
a-n web http://.www.a-n.co.uk
Arts Council http://.www.artscouncil.org.uk

Students will determine their own reading list appropriate to their personal proposal of work, with staff guidance. 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.

Other reading appropriate to your specific research topic including a range of books, subject specific periodicals, websites, blogs and 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.

Negotiation with staff over the initiation and development of an appropriate programme of work, which demonstrates and exploits your knowledge and experience gained from previous levels. Negotiations should ensure that the programme can be resourced and will meet the learning outcomes of the module.

Participation in National competitions if appropriate.

Reflection, refinement and evaluation of the work in progress and of the completed programme.

Research, ideas generation and problem solving including the exploration of personal ideas via analytical and observational study relevant to the negotiated brief, resulting in the material investigation samples, composition and context.

Self-assessment, regular interim group critiques and tutorials

Technical instruction and workshop demonstrations workshops appropriate to your specialism.

Lectures to the whole group and small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials) screening work of influence, inspiration and direction.

You will receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.

Guided Independent study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching & documenting your project & the preparation of your work for assessment.

Independent learning both studio and workshop based.
Development of 3D making skills and design practice
In-depth Material exploration and experimentation.
Independent reading and research on new and emerging technologies within your own contemporary design practice.
The design and execution of a finished range of 3 dimensional contemporary products.

Key Information Set Data:
15% scheduled learning and teaching activities
85% guided independent learning

You will present for assessment a body of work as outlined in the module pack. This will include:
A completed, professionally presented project proposal. [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Visual research material collected from a variety of sources, periodicals/litreture, photo-copied, drawn, and photographically created, presented in an organized professional manner in sketchbooks and visual diaries, but selected and formalised within your A3 Folio.[Learning Outcomes 1 & 2]
Technical notebook of processes acquired [Learning Outcomes 1 & 3]
Design development work that uses drawing both sketchbooks and on sheets. [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Material experimentation and three dimensional prototyping to develop design ideas. [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
A range of samples accompanied by finished 3D work [Learning Outcomes 2 & 4]
A presentation of work demonstrating your professional & organisation skills [Learning Outcomes 1 & 4]
Studentship [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

This module will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your skills and ambitions within a contemporary design arena. You will be expected to write a personal proposal in consultation and negotiation with your supervising tutors. This will form the content of this module. Your module proposal could encompass more than one material and should stem from the academic and technical knowledge already attained. You will be encouraged to engage in appropriate research and will be expected to undertake professional external projects as appropriate to your specialism. Your work should reflect and develop your personal aspirations within contemporary design practice. You are expected to engage in critical dialogue through a series of individual and group tutorials, where you will present your work in progress and receive constructive criticism and feedback. The ability to continually review, reflect and evaluate your own progress and performance will be fundamental in the development of your final body of work and the coherent production of creative solutions (undertaken in Synthesis and Resolution).