Art and Design (3d Studies)

Course summary

We aim to feed your imagination and open your eyes to the possibilities of 3D design and the difference you can make to the world. This course is delivered through skill development in Year 1 and 2 coursework units, with project work supported by lessons, demonstrations, professional experience, and tutorials. During the first year, you will develop your design skills including sketching, developing and recording ideas, and how to design and use a variety of approaches and techniques. Through a series of activities and short projects, you will develop your appreciation of form and function and use a range of materials and manufacturing processes for both commercial and one-off production. This will include the use of drawing and rendering techniques to communicate your ideas using CAD/CAM as part of the design process. You will become familiar with major design movements and the work of other designers to broaden your appreciation of good design. There is an emphasis on learning how and why designs are developed and how you as a designer can make improvements. In your second year, you will have more freedom to explore your area of design and you will take on the role of a professional designer through a mixture of set and self-generated projects giving you a wide portfolio to demonstrate your skills to universities and potential employers. You will undertake a detailed ‘personal study’ with practical outcomes from a personal starting point.