3d Design Crafts Staffordshire University

Course content

This course has an emphasis on creative visual thinking and craft. You'll become a versatile practitioner, experimenting creatively and generating strong ideas for a wide range of projects.

We'll challenge you to think differently; even experienced designers are constantly developing their skills. In the world of design there are always new trends, technologies and ideas.

You will explore both the traditional core disciplines of graphic design and the possibilities of new technology. Areas covered include typography, image making, information design, photography and art direction; experimental formats, branding and packaging; 3D crafts, web design and moving image.

To prepare you for the professional environment, we'll help you develop a solid understanding of studio processes, such as pitching ideas and interpreting creative briefs. You'll learn through a programme of projects, lectures, seminars, workshops and studio practice.

You'll have access to individual desk space, tutorial and group designated zones and central iMac/digital technologies. Our workshop facilities include wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, textiles, screen printing, letterpress and experimental print, photography, animation, digital suites/labs and laser-cutting.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.

James Gibson - Art and Design Showcase 2021

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Graphic Design graduate James, talks about his Fibrosis Sans typeface and desire to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Ideas Generation	15 credits
Type And Image	15 credits
Visual Application	45 credits
Visual Communication	45 credits

Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Experimental Formats	15 credits
Professional Practice	15 credits
Visual Application Ii	45 credits
Visual Exploration	45 credits

Year 3 compulsory modules
Year 3 compulsory modules
Creative Practice In Context	30 credits
Negotiated Programme 1	30 credits
Negotiated Programme 2	45 credits
Research, Analysis And Communication Assignment	15 credits