Students will determine their own reading list appropriate to their personal proposal of work, with staff guidance. 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.

At the end of this module you will submit a body of work as outlined in the module information pack. This will include:
An individual negotiated learning/project plan containing a minimum of three project proposals [Learning Outcomes 1 & 3] with investigative, annotated research into potential projects and proposals.
A substantial body of visual exploration, experimentation and ideas generation [Learning outcomes 2 & 4] that reflect a range of potential ideas, images and design development. Visuals demonstrating the most appropriate methods of communication.

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

This module is the culmination of the course, and provides you with the opportunity to utilise all of your practical, critical and analytical skills in the realisation of self initiated design and illustration projects.
You will be expected to accept full responsibility for establishing and pursuing distinct personal goals within your subject area. This will consequently govern the content of this module. You may choose to follow a personal agenda or alternatively opt for involvement in more mainstream practice.

This module is structured to provide you with a basis for determining personal objectives with regard to the realisation of a distinctive body of work. These personal ambitions and aspirations are seen as essential to the creative process and progress of an individual.

This is an opportunity for you to explore your creative potential whilst demonstrating organisational skills in the selection and management of media, techniques and technologies appropriate to the projects.
A negotiated learning plan, devised in consultation with relevant academic staff, will ensure that the outcomes of the module meet the intellectual rigour, creativity and skill levels appropriate for the final stage of undergraduate study.

Introductory briefing/lecture.
Individual and group tutorials will take place, you will present your work in progress and receive constructive criticism and feedback. This will be key to developing the constituents of your final portfolio of work (undertaken in Negotiated Programme 2).
Independent study, you will be required to engage in selective research and the production of creative solutions for your own self initiated projects.
Technical instruction/ surgeries as appropriate.

Key Information Set Data:
24% scheduled learning and teaching activities
76% guided independent learning

Library
Internet access
Apple Mac computers (studio/labs), where available.
Print Bureau and A3 colour copiers, scanners and printers
Smartzone and 3D Workshops (where available)
Digital labs: Technical support/surgeries
Software: Creative Suite: Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/In-design
2D/ Printmaking (screen-printing and experimental print facilities)

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module.