This research based module will introduce students to a range of historical and contemporary ideas, styles and movements in design and crafts, and the contexts in which they developed. Areas of consideration will include the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, Postmodernism and contemporary design and crafts. Students pursuing this module will be afforded a broad understanding of theoretical and historical design and crafts at precisely the right point in the structure of their award.

Computer facilities.
Internet access.
Library.
Design archive.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Conway, H. (1987) Design History; A Student's Handbook.
Dormer, P. (1995) Design Since 1945.
Dormer, P. (1997) The Culture of Craft.
Julier, G. (1997) The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of 20th Century Design and Designers.
Raizman, D. (2003) History of Modern Design.
Sparke, P. (1986) An Introduction to Design and Culture in the 20th Century.
Sparke, P. (1998) A Century of Design; Design Pioneers of the 20th Century.
Woodham, J. (2004) Oxford Dictionary of Modern Design.

Other reading appropriate to your specific research topic including a range of books, subject specific periodicals, 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.
You will be 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 major practitioners and their work in your subject.

A 45 minute, multiple choice test

Illustrated lectures
Audio and visual presentations
Seminars
Independent and group research
Tutorials