Design in Context, P Sparke, Bloomsbury, ISBN: 0747500724.
The Market Research Process, M Crimp, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0132028395.
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.

Design studios, appropriate ceramic workshops and related materials.
Where appropriate Computing workshops (currently resourced from the Hothouse and Studio 28).

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through LLRS/ITS facilities on campus, not from within the School itself - the exception being the School's Student Browsers based in studios which will support email and internet access.

Specialist skills for Art and Design modules are delivered, at the appropriate level, within dedicated workshop units. These skills packages have been developed to be offered to all students across awards to enhance and develop their abilities and also to underpin workshop use with the necessary health and safety training.

100% coursework. The presentation of a cohesive body of research and design practice consistent with the aims and objectives of the module.
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4]
The submission of an independently negotiated design project, including:

* All research and exploratory ideas [Learning Outcomes 1,2]
* Ceramic development and conclusions [Learning Outcomes 1,3,]
* A written statement outlining your rationale and critical analysis [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4]
* A verbal presentation [Learning Outcomes 1,4]

To achieve a pass in this module the assessed work must demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes as listed above.

Additionally to achieve a distinction you must demonstrate an outstanding level of innovation and originality in your ceramic design work. You would also be expected to demonstrate an exceptional level of professionalism in communicating and debating the location of your work.

The learning activity is centred on project based indepedent study. This is supported by a range of tutor led strategies including group seminars and individual tutorials. An appropriate level of academic guidance with assistance from relevant learning support staff (TIs) in workshop practices.

In practice-based modules, appropriate student supervision beyond the stated contact learning hours is determined by the number of students enrolled on the module per semester, and will be in accordance with current health and safety requirements.

This module will enable you to actively engage in a programme of negotiated personal research and development and to explore aspects of ceramic design for which you have a stated personal commitment. It will provide an opportunity and environment where you can substantially develop your creative ability within a particular context of ceramic design and industrial practices to a level of personal achievement compatible with a postgraduate Diploma award.

This module also serves to create a platform of design and prototype work which can be developed if appropriate to a higher level and formal conclusion in the Masters Project. It will, where appropriate, demonstrate and indicate the potential for subsequent industrial work experience opportunities.

You will continue to develop an appropriate market awareness and an informed location for your work for subsequent academic study. Your work should encourage self-management together with the effective integration of other course content, particularly related business, professional practice, theoretical and research issues.