1. The ability to select, develop and analyse appropriate research material appertaining to the particular client’s brief.

2. The ability to creatively respond to a collaborative (client led) ceramic design brief and show evidence of appropriate creative and critical reasoning through the development of the project.

3. To demonstrate an ability to locate your own work within a specific context related to ceramic industrial design practices. This will be informed by a fundamental overview of industrial ceramics within the commercial marketplace.

4. An ability to execute and present your design proposals to an appropriate professional level.

5. The ability to intellectually articulate, explain and debate your work.

The presentation of a cohesive body of research and design practice consistent with the aims and objectives of the module
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]

The submission of work for the project, must include:

- Coursework, which should include:
- all research and exploratory ideas [Learning Outcomes 1,2]
- portfolio and related mood/story boards [Learning Outcomes 2,3,4]
- ceramic developments and conclusions [Learning Outcomes 1,3,4]

- a verbal presentation [Learning Outcomes 2,3,5]

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

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

Additionally, to achieve a pass with Distinction you must demonstrate an outstanding level of skill, acumen & originality as appropriate to the client, in the creative application of your work. You would also be expected to demonstrate an exceptional level of critical analysis & professionalism in communicating & debating the location of your work and as appropriate within the broad context of the external client.

You will be given the opportunity and experience of working on an external project, or as prescribed a series of different clients/projects. This will normally take the form of a live brief, or briefs, with industry and commerce, it may for example be a brief prescribed by a leading ceramic manufacturer or major retailer. The module aims to encourage the intellectual and creative reasoning of ideas within specific manufacturing and market contexts. You will be required to assimilate and address those 'external' issues that impact on the creative process, for example, as appropriate, production constraints, technological implications, price points, 'brand awareness' and market demands. Dialogue with the client is seen as a critical learning strategy.

A project delivered in collaboration with industry, or commerce that aligns creative thinking to the opportunities and constraints of manufacture.

The learning activity is centred on project based independent study. This is supported by a range of tutor led strategies including group seminars and individual tutorials using as much as is possible a representative of the 'host' company. An appropriate level of academic guidance with assistance from relevant learning support staff in workshop practices. Learning is also supplemented by appropriate client and trade visits.

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Ehmann, S. (2008), Fragiles: Porcelain, Glass and Ceramics, Die Gestalten Verlag.

Koivu, A. (2016), Arita/Table of Contents: Studies in Japanese Porcelain, Phaidon Press

Openshaw, J. (2015), Post-digital Artisans: Craftsmanship with a New Aesthetic in Fashion, Art, Design and Architecture. Frame Publishers.

Malpass, M. (2017).¿Critical design in context history, theory, and practices. London Oxford New York Bloomsbury Academic, An Imprint Of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Whiteley, N. (1997), Design for Society, Reaktion Books.

Walker, S. (1992), Creativity and Industry, Fourth Estate.

Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals, online etc., and being aware of the work of major global design brands and manufacturers as necessary.

Design studios, appropriate ceramic workshops and related materials.

Where appropriate, Computing workshops.

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.

Alongside traditional hand and machine methods of making, the course provides access to a broad range of digital making facilities which include 3D printing (including clay, FDM, SLA), 3D laser scanning, laser cutting, digital print for ceramics, which are supported by technical expertise from across the School of Digital, Technologies and Arts. The exploration of traditional skills and digital technologies and their intersection, supports the development of a wide range of making practices from one-off, to batch and mass production.