1. The ability to produce a substantial body of work that demonstrates conceptual/ thematic ideas

2. Demonstration of both application and technical skills; drawing, imaging and/ or 3D production skills

3. The ability to demonstrate, through supporting material, a good understanding of how historical and/ or contemporary art/design has influenced your work and future direction.

Coursework: 2D & 3D artifacts/models/maquettes + sketchbook 80%
SOI/Proposal/Evaluation: 20%
- Statement of Intent + bibliography
- Exhibition proposal
- 500 word Evaluation:
- Research review
- Reflecting on performance on the project and how they have defined their progression route

Self-directed project. Students write own brief, identifying key themes they wish to explore; resources they will consult (bibliography) and utilise (workshops, materials, expertise); contexts they wish to work within. Students are expected to define a maximum of 2 specialist areas they wish to work within to help them select their progression route.

Student should approach this module in a systematic way, proposing their area of study in advance (Statement of intent), proposing what they will present in their final exhibition (Exhibition proposal) and reflecting on their overall performance (evaluation).

Over to you – time to write your own project brief!
For the final module, you get to write your own project brief! By this point we expect you to have narrowed down your specialist areas to a maximum of two and will be able to decide on the theme, structure and content of your project. The module culminates in a final major exhibition which celebrates your achievements on the course. Following the exhibition, we are confident that you will be able to select which degree course you wish to study next year, based on the skills you have developed and the experiences you have had.

- Group critiques
- Research
- Idea generation
- Experimentation and resolution of ideas
- Independent study
- Tutorials
- Studio-based practice
- BlackBoard

- Byars, Mel. (2004) Design Encyclopaedia.
- Ambrose, Gavin. (2006) The visual dictionary of graphic design.
- Evenden, H. (2007) Moving forward¿: new directions in transport design. London: V and A Publications.
- Thompson, R. (2011) Product and furniture design. London: Thames & Hudson.
- Cooper, E. (2009) Contemporary ceramics. London: Thames & Hudson.
- Maury Aaseng, B.B. (2020) The Art of Comic Book Drawing: More than 100 drawing and illustration techniques for rendering comic book characters and storyboards. Minneapolis: Walter Foster Publishing.
- Wall, J. and Wagstaff, S. (2005) Photographs¿: 1978-2004¿: published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Tate Modern, London, 21 October - 8 January 2006. London: Tate Publishing.
- Nook, R. (2023) Photography 101: Exposure Basics, Camera Settings, Lens Info, Composition Tips, and Shooting Scenarios. La Vergne: Rocky Nook.
- Banham, J (ed.) (1997) Encyclopedia of Interior Design. (2 Vols)
- Coates, M, Brooker, G & Stone, S (eds).(2009) The visual dictionary of interior architecture and design.
- Ward, C. (2018) Modern Drawing: A contemporary exploration of drawing and illustration. Minneapolis: Walter Foster Publishing.
- Stout, K. (2007) The Turner Prize and British art. London: Tate Publishing.
- Viaux, N. (2009) Contemporary fashion photographers. Cologne: Daab
- Briggs-Goode, A. (Amanda) (2013) Printed textile design. London: Laurence King

- Drawing studio
- Data projector
- Slide projector
- Room with blackout
- Library
- Slide library
- Individual studio space
- Modulettes¿