FdA Design, Craft, Maker

TRUR1220
Digital Design

Design processes explored with traditional 2D methods and introduction of digital applications during development and production stages of design craft. Establishing awareness, understanding and production of three-dimensional forms using a range of digital skills utilising physical materials. Creative workshop assignments, to encourage exploration and questioning of design solutions to develop digital and 3D skills.

TRUR1221
Making

Introduces a range of making and construction techniques using diverse ceramic, metal and textile materials and forms in response to briefs. Explore, experiment and learn how to resolve design ideas to individual intentions. Investigation of function and form by practical two and three-dimensional making processes that are clearly linked to art, craft and design, cultural methodologies, historic and contemporary practice.

TRUR1222
Critical and Contextual Studies

An exploration of design theories and practice drawn from historical and contemporary contexts to understand their influence on art, design and craft production. The development of study skills including research, analysis and presentation, to support individual making and professional practice.

TRUR1223
Self-Directed Project

Utilising and applying knowledge and understanding of design craft making skills developed in all year one modules to a self-directed brief. The project will provide an opportunity to identify and explore an extensive range of making within an individually directed activity and brief; in addition to developing employability skills. Production and realisation to engage with an audience at exhibition.

TRUR2214
Advanced Digital Design

Extend 2D and 3D design solutions using digital applications during all stages of design craft development and making. Develop digital skills attained in year one and increase understanding of designed three-dimensional forms with digital skills and physical materials. Workshops and briefs will support production and encourage individual exploration and design solutions to develop digital 3D awareness and potential.

TRUR2215
Innovation

Innovative personal making with diverse metals, textiles and ceramic forms and materials. Developing individual ideas by exploiting the potential of materials and combination of multi-disciplinary solutions. Investigate and explore aesthetic function and craftsmanship. Two and three-dimensional artefacts extend students’ concepts of art, craft and design cultural, historic and contemporary practice, including social media.

TRUR2216
Critical and Contextual Studies (Personal Development)

Undertake an individual research project that relates to personal developmental making and practice. Focus will be the critical analysis of art, craft, design regarding audience and society. The aim is to achieve a greater understanding of practice and production in terms of social, historical, cultural and environmental influences, and the relationship to wider design issues and solutions.

TRUR2219
Personal Research Project

Develop and adapt ideas, intent and making within the commercial context of craft outlet, gallery or exhibition. Students will be given an opportunity to build upon employability skills. Students will design and develop a personal research brief, planned research using a range of art, craft, design processes. Exploration of materials and processes to provide individual professional development and progression direction. Production and realisation to engage with an audience at exhibition.