The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental principles and components of workshop and studio practice as they relate to the concept of 'designing through making' and the creative application of technology.
Through a range of projects, workshops, experiments and exercises the module explores the relationship between materials, techniques, processes, technologies and meaning.
The module develops the key areas of 2D and 3D analogue and digital communication including model-making, workshop techniques, visual language and communication, graphic layout and composition, materials and manufacturing technologies. The emphasis in this module is on developing a creative understanding of the core competencies that underpin product and furniture design practice.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a series of studio and workshop-based assignments and exercises with the emphasis on developing skills and creative techniques in a practical manner. The module will make use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas for communication and dissemination of information between students and staff as well as making online learning materials available to all. Students should check this site on a daily basis for module information, timetables, sign-ups, updates and additional information and teaching materials following individual project sessions.
All courses based in the Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills. Some of these are embedded in the curriculum and offer additional self-paced learning, others may be taken at will by students wishing to broaden their employability skills in other areas.
Projects set within the module will allow and encourage experimentation and demonstration of the practical and theoretical application of this learning. Design projects, Studio-based teaching and workshop based teaching which include the following:
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Taught studio projects, workshops, seminars, reviews, crits & tutorials | 200 |
| Guided independent study | 100 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Projects, exercises and development work are formatively assessed with feedback/feed forward provided in crits and project reviews throughout the module. Work will be submitted and summatively assessed at the end of the module.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Demonstrate awareness of appropriate use of workshop and studio facilities and technologies | Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 2) Demonstrate the ability to accurately represent and present thoughts, concepts and designs using both analogue and digital 2D and 3D formats and technologies | Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 3) Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the characteristics and properties of key materials manufacturing processes and technologies | Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 4) Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the factors that inform the use and application of materials manufacturing techniques and technologies | Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 5) Demonstrate the skills and understanding necessary for the successful and coherent visual presentation of project work in an appropriate or defined format. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Projects | Coursework | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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