Dormer, P. (1986) The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions. London. Thames & Hudson.

Forty, A. (1986) Objects of Desire. London. Thames & Hudson.

Harrod, T. (1999) The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century. Newhaven. Yale University Press.

Woodham, J. (2004) Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century Design. Oxford. Oxford University Press.

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.

A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.

This module is intended to explore the relationship between contemporary practice in the field of design and contemporary society. The main focus will be on a range of modern design professionals and the ways each can be seen as the products of certain cultural, pedagogical or economic traditions. The module will consider the extent to which they have assimilated and synthesised various pieces of stylistic, theoretical, technological or practical information from these traditions in the production of contemporary artifacts.

The module is based on a set of practical tutorials and short projects

1. lectures: for the delivery of knowledge, theory, visual and historical background
2. seminars: for the development of key organisational and communications skills
3. individual tutorials: for guidance with the assignment
4. independent learning: to develop individual student research and information gathering techniques

1 x 3,000 word written response. This written piece must be word-processed, illustrated and must include a bibliography.To achieve a pass you must complete this task and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. To achieve the highest grade you must complete the assessment task and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes on the highest level. Your work will be clear and lucid. It will show evidence of substantiated independent thought and an awareness of different methodological approaches and theoretical applications.

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