The aim of this module is to extend a natural continuation of Interior Context 1. It further expands student outlook and awareness of theoretical positioning. The module offers greater flexibility of choice to students who may, in agreement with tutors, either continue to develop a position previously established in Interior Context 1 (refining and editing previous material and undertaking new research and study as necessary) or embark upon design investigations within a new range of set or self-initiated contexts. The module consolidates the role of practical design experimentation and making as a key element of the design process and helps build confidence for progression to level 6 and the Major Design Project. Students are encouraged to explore and utilise industry networks and contacts outside the Faculty to expand their knowledge and outlook, lending their work rigour and credibility. The module is undertaken with a conscious focus on detail design consideration (object, component, element) explored at a larger scale (1:1 is encouraged).
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through studio-based projects and seminar sessions that will include portfolio reviews, workshops, subject-specific talks and lectures by visiting industry practitioners. Group tutorials and critiques will take place alongside individual progress tutorials. Students are expected to undertake self-directed study and to develop work independently following formative feedback and to access specialist areas as appropriate.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Guided studio and workshop project work Progress reviews/crits | 200 |
| Guided independent study | 100 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within specific but diverse viewpoint contexts, at the scale of detail design consideration.
Projects and development work, seminar presentations, project logs and self-evaluations are formatively assessed in crits and project reviews throughout the module. Project work is submitted and summatively assessed at the end of the module.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Reflect critically upon a previously developed body of practical work and research and evaluate personal position. | Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within a specific viewpoint context, at the scale of detail design consideration. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 2) Justify a route for continued personal development and pursuit. | Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within a specific viewpoint context, at the scale of detail design consideration. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 3) Develop a body of iterative practical detail design investigations within context. | Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within a specific viewpoint context, at the scale of detail design consideration. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 4) Synthesise a coherent relationship between evolving practical and theoretical design interest. | Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within a specific viewpoint context, at the scale of detail design consideration. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 5) Communicate personal position to a critical design audience. | Students engage with a practical design brief option set to further explore the process of interior design within a specific viewpoint context, at the scale of detail design consideration. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Studio projects | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the major category of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Reading recommended according to individual tutor direction and / or individual student.