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Course specific delivery statement:

The course will be taught through a blend of specific timetabled access to specialised 3D workshops

and studio and online (both live and asynchronous) via Teams and StudentCentral/My Studies.

Lectures, year group activities and one to one tutorials will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. It is

intended that you will have access to specialised workshops and technical support of approximately

2 days a week to enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding in a skills-based

environment. This will give you continued opportunity to fully meet the learning outcomes of the

course. During the timetabled access to 3D workshops on campus as well as studios for exhibition

presentations, we will ensure that these environments are organised in accordance to health and

safety protocols based on social distancing guidelines.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

COVID-19 Course Delivery Statement 2020/21

School School of Art

Name of Course(s) BA (Hons) 3D Design & Craft

Are there minimum equipment requirements for students?

Whilst the University provides shared specialist IT facilities for use on campus, in the current circumstances personal access to IT provision such as a laptop is needed in order for you to participate in your course remotely. The following IT specification is required: 1. Access to the internet, ideally at your place of residence. 2. Access to a laptop, Mac or PC of the following recommended specification, this will meet your needs as a student and subsequent graduate professional • Processor: Multicore Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support • Operating System: Windows 10 version 1803 or later. Or macOS version 10.15 or later. • RAM: 8GB minimum, After Effects users will need 16GB minimum • GPU: 4GB GPU VRAM minimum, ideally dedicated with OpenGL 4.1 support Students will also have access to specialist equipment either in workshops or on loan where appropriate.

Are there minimum hardware requirements for students?

Intel i5 or equivalent or better Windows 10 or Mac OS 10.14 or later 8Gb RAM, 256Gb SSD GPU Nvidia or Radeon 4Gb VRAM OpenGL 4.1 support

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COVID-19 Course Changes for 20/21

Details of changes

Assessment Methods Assessments for modules AGP420, AGP520 and AGP621 have changed from physical hand in / face to face presentations to online submissions / presentations.

Course Structure Part of the Assessment Task 1 in AGP621 (Positioning and establishing practice ) will change to a Pecha Kucha presentation delivered via Microsoft Teams. This will align with the lecture and seminar programme topic covered in semester 1. The Pecha Kucha assessment task will replace the professional practice written analysis of contemporary practice / business model.

This part of Assessment Task 1 (AT1) represents 20% of the total assessment of the module.

There have been no changes to the structure and timing of the delivery of your course. The balance

of scheduled and independent study will not change.

As the majority of assessment for your course in Semester 1 is in person (e.g. combination of

practical and online submissions and/or oral/group presentations) there has been a change to the

way you will be assessed. Your assessments will move to coursework/virtual methods and be

submitted online.

You will be kept updated via your course area on StudentCentral/My Studies on how

teaching might be delivered in different scenarios as public health advice changes

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA (Hons) 3D Design and Craft

Intermediate award BA 3D Design and Craft

Dip HE 3D Design and Craft (discretionary award)

Cert HE Design and Craft (discretionary award)

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School School of Art

Location of study/ campus City Campus / Grand Parade

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. N/A

2.

3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

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Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Check the University’s website for current entry requirements. Typical entry requirements. Individual offers may vary.

A-levels or BTEC Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–CCC (120–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will consider you on an individual basis. Your portfolio is the most important and mandatory part of your application. If your predicted or actual grades fall below the range below but you can evidence your thinking, ideas and abilities through a high-quality portfolio we will still consider your application.

Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course.

International Baccalaureate 30 points.

Access to HE diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least English language and maths.

Studied before or got relevant experience? A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

For non-native speakers of English IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and at least 5.5 in the other elements

Following receipt of the application form you will be invited to interview. Detailed advice on the interview and portfolio procedure will be given with the invitation for interview. Through the application process students should demonstrate the ability to benefit from the programme of study and the potential for successful completion of the course, which will be evidenced through a combination of qualifications gained, a portfolio of work and interview. We are looking for highly motivated and creative students with the ability to:

• actively engage with your subject and be eager to learn • draw (observational and expressive) • think and make in three dimensions • imagine and have a vision • be motivated, manage your time and be inquisitive • evidence of good hand skills using any materials • develop and apply a research process • assess weaker and stronger work

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

September 2020

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years

Part-time Select Select

Sandwich Select Select

Distance Select Select

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Course codes/categories

UCAS code W240

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Jem Ryan

Admissions Tutor Alma Boyes

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Justin Marshall

Dr Helena Chance

Falmouth University

Buckinghamshire New University

2020

2020

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

Examination Board for the Academic Programme in 3D Design & Craft.

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation July 20111 January 20182

Programme Specification January 20183

January 20204

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable):

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1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

To develop within each individual learner the practice-led and applied knowledge and skills appropriate for contemporary designers/makers to challenge precedent, be innovative, advance scholarship and shape the future of 3D Design and Craft both within an industrial and/or academic context.

To enable students to gain an in-depth technical knowledge of materials, techniques and processes that will enable the effective transformation of concepts into working prototypes, artefacts and products.

To enable students to create objects products and artefacts informed by the exploration of the materials and processes from which they are formed and to challenge the role they serve in society and the wider world.

To further knowledge and understanding of ethical, social, cultural and environmental issues within the broader context of contemporary material and visual culture.

To combine theoretical engagement with cultural, ethical and environmental issues with the practice of hands on experimentation and research into the materials and technologies of making.

To foster a conceptual, critical and self-reflective framework that will underpin and facilitate the development of students’ personally identified approach to creative practice.

To promote a professional approach to the practice of Design and Craft through an awareness of a range of specific vocational, business, entrepreneurial and professional development skills appropriate to the demands of a career in the creative industries.

To enable a solid understanding of the contemporary, historical and critical context of design and creative practice, and an ability to formulate meaningful debate about the role of design and craft and its essential relationship to society.

To enable students to develop strategies to refine a personal visual language which confidently and clearly defines creative intentions and 3D proposals through a range of communicative means, in an engaging and professional way.

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate6.

Knowledge and theory

All Learning Outcomes are mapped to the SEEC Credit Descriptors for Higher Education and the framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

By the end of this programme of study students will be able to:

Level 4

KT1 Identify lines of enquiry in response to briefs and generate and develop themes to inform the production of 3D outcomes.

6 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

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Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

KT2 Use reflective practice to identify lines of enquiry and areas for development in a range of design and craft projects.

KT3 Demonstrate knowledge of core debates in historical and contemporary design and craft practice and an understanding of their intersection with broader cultural issues and own emerging practice.

Level 5

KT4 Show knowledge and understanding of combined creative, material and technical approaches in the design and production of studio practice.

KT5 Use research as an effective method to identify, explore and present personal themes which inform wide ranging concept generation and development. (

KT6 Effectively deploy critical analysis (reflective practice) as a tool to develop work from research themes and conclude 3D work in response to stated intentions.

KT7 Make theoretical, conceptual links between historical and contemporary critical theory and own (or current) craft and design practice.

KT8 Understand and situate own practice with reference to an understanding of wider career opportunities in terms of your creative skills, personal qualities and aspirations.

Level 6

KT9 Identify and articulate individual research interests and the position of your practice in a rigorous, realistic and methodical plan.

KT10 Reflect upon and communicate personal career aims and strengths with reference to an employment context showing knowledge and theory of the business environment, market positioning, competition, target markets and pricing strategies.

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The skills developed over the three years of the 3D Design and Craft course are:

Level 4

S11 Technical skills and competence in the inducted workshops evidenced through use of material, processes and safe working practice.

S12 Documentary, organisational and editorial skills necessary to construct a communicative portfolio or publication of creative research and enquiry in relevant media to inform the development of work in response to a set brief and/or self directed project.

S13 Skills required in planning, writing, illustrating and presenting fully referenced formal written academic research.

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S14 Critical and analytical skills in the investigation and evaluation of ones own work and that of others either visually, orally or in writing.

S15 Professional Practice and employability skills including primary research (interviews, questionnaires and data collection), secondary research (relevant information from published sources), analytical skills using tools such as PESTEL, SWOT and marketing mix, conclusion and recommendations.

Level 5

S16 Advanced technical skills in processes and materials evidencing rigorous experimentation and the ability to identify and solve design and technical issues.

S17 competence in planning, managing and executing a programme of work presented for assessment or exhibition.

Level 6

S18 Creative skills in the development and application of appropriate technical investigation process and material experimentation in the production of 3D work demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship and technical command in relation to your stated intentions

S19 Research skills demonstrating effective use of appropriate, ordered and critically reflective research methods from a range of sources, employed in relation to your stated intentions

Transferable skills at all levels:

TS20 Organisation and management skills evidenced through the production and conclusion of visual information, written texts, presentations 3D objects, products and/or related outcome.

TS21 Communication skills visually, orally or in writing.

TS22 Self Assessment and reflection evidenced through formative assessment reviews, individual and group tutorials and report forms in all modules.

TS23 Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of team developing interpersonal and social skills and valuing collaboration and exchange.

TS24 Accumulation of IT skills.

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7

The QAA subject benchmark statement: Art and Design (2017) has provided the reference points required to determine the appropriateness of the volume and nature of learning expected within this course.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

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PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

None

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

Teaching and Learning across the levels is delivered through:

Demonstrations, Project Supervision & Practical Classes: These are the main methods of delivering technical and material skills and information throughout the course. The majority of the demonstrations take place in Levels 4 and 5. Health and safety and machine inductions must be attended and signed off before students can work in those specific areas. Students have access to guidance by specialist skilled technical demonstrators.

Studio Practice: Students have access to the extensive 3D Design & Craft workshop facilities in wood, metals, ceramics, polymers & composites and digital equipment and technology in the ‘Tech-Hub’. Studio practice is undertaken as part of scheduled teaching (demonstrations, project supervision and practical classes) and as Guided Independent Study.

Lectures and Seminars: These are undertaken in the core modules running over the academic years by all students. They are mainly staff-led but some are student-led presentations. They are designed to respond to thematic and practice issues at each level of the students’ studio practice and to introduce wider issues in relation to 3D Design and Craft Practice, Historical and Critical Studies, Professional Practice and Creative Enquiry.

Presentation and Essays: Students will present their work to the peer group and tutors at different stages throughout the modules. Critical essays will be undertaken through the Historical and Critical Studies Modules at levels 4, 5 and L6. Case Studies and professional promotional material are undertaken at all levels culminating in a Professional Dossier in L6

Tutorials and Reviews: These take the form of individual and group tutorials and group reviews appraising work in progress and questioning the work produced in relation to the project in L4 & L5 and to the Research Plan and Statement in L6. Peer feedback as well as tutor feedback is an important and valued aspect of teaching and learning and a crucial part of the course where critical discussion takes place. Staff and students will reflect on the progress of work undertaken through both verbal and written feedback following group and individual tutorials. Increasingly through the course, group tutorials are used to draw together students working on related themes enabling more focussed discussion. Critiques take place regularly in levels 4 and 5 at the end of each project or rotation where the work presented is also reviewed against the learning outcomes and an indicative achievement given.

Formative Assessment: All modules have a Formative Assessment at the mid point where students receive constructive feedback / feedforward. Self-assessment methods are used where students are encouraged to engage in critical and reflective practice. Feedback is given to students verbally and in writing.

Self-directed study, Research Plan and Statement: Self-directed study is the main teaching method employed from the end of Level 5 into the increasingly independent study in Level 6. The Research Plan and Statement articulates independent learning ambitions intellectually and practically which are reviewed and updated throughout the course. This is critical in establishing

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and focusing self-directed study, defining and clarifying individual research methods and relevant modes of enquiry.

E-Learning / Blended Learning: Combines face-to-face workshops, lectures and tutorials with online activities, group work and independent learning. It makes creative use of technology to enhance the student experience and accommodate different learning styles. Online teaching and learning occurs through StudentCentral. All modules delivered in the studio and workshop are supported by extensive material provided via studentcentral; module information, study materials, staff information, responding to student feedback, on-line timetable and reading lists are available through Aspire.

Turnitin: is a digital submission site for visual and written work . From L4 students use it to upload and share digital material including: text, images, diagrams, multi-media content. StudentFolio enables users to collaborate with other students in groups to create and submit online pages. E-marking, normally using Turnitin, is used for some written submissions and some portfolio submissions. All grades are available on ‘My Grades’.

Option Modules: In Level 5 students choose a 20-credit ‘Option’ module. These offer a wide range of fields of study in the School of Art.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

Assessment is integral to the learning process as it enables students to measure their progress against the ‘learning outcomes’ for each module. The purpose of assessment is to support progression and development. All work is double marked with marks moderated by a team of staff. The methods of assessment follow the General Examination and Assessment Regulation (GEAR) of the University. All modules are graded in line with the University's Grading Descriptors.

A variable means of assessment is offered in one module at each level enabling students a range of engagement for differing learning styles. These are the choice to present an oral presentation or an equivalent written document adopting the recommended equivalences of a 2,500 word illustrated essay or a 20-25 minute illustrated and fully referenced visual presentation, and proportions thereof.

Students will receive constructive feedback on their on going work throughout the modules through group reviews and tutorials. At the end of projects in L4 & 5 there are group reviews in which students and tutors jointly complete a tutorial report form and indicative marks will be given against the learning outcomes.

Practice-based assessments are generally conducted through the display of two and three-dimensional work. Text based work is assessed by a minimum of two readers where the work will contribute to a final award and written feedback is provided for each assignment. Modules in each year also offer alternative means of assessment where students can choose how they present their work. At summative assessment feedback is given within 20 working days of the assessment being submitted.

At Level 6 assessment will be made against the Research Plan and Statement and the learning outcomes and will include concluded three-dimensional work, supported by relevant research, professional portfolio, experimentation and evidence of creative thinking. At final assessment a graded assessment will be made by the staff team of examiners internal and external moderation with the External Examiners and ratification via the formal Examination Board.

Course Learning Outcome (referencing

numbered learning outcomes section above

Assessment Tasks Modules

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(Knowledge and theory, Skills)

KT1

Creative Enquiry Research Portfolio

reflective texts

sketch books

drawings

models

photography

identifying research methods & showing an understanding of their use and impact on studio practice

identify areas for further development.

informing the development of three-dimensional work and concluded outcomes of each set project.

Formative Assessment Review Verbal & Written Report Form

AGP420 Making, Materiality and Process AGP421 People, Places Context AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making

AGP521 Live and Engaged Making

KT2 A written statement, plan and reflective text / journal.

A body of supporting developmental work to include 2D creative enquiry and technical experiments.

Concluded 3D objects, artefacts or design proposals curated for assessment or exhibition.

Formative Assessment Review Verbal & Written Report Form

AGP422 Why Make? What sort of maker am I? AGP521 Live and Engaged Making AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice

AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice

KT3 Essay demonstrating an understanding of

historical and contemporary design and craft practices (length depending on level of study)

or fully referenced presentation.

Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: that clearly analyses, edits, documents and presents individual creative enquiry and research methods leading to your resolved 3D outcomes

AGP423 The culture of Design and Craft AGP522 The Shape of Things: Design and Craft in Historical and Critical Perspective AGP620 Extended Essay


KT4 Technical experiments and samples

in support of final outcomes evidencing the ability to identify and solve design and technical issues.

demonstrate creative thinking in the intelligent and relevant use of materials and processes in support of studio practice

A body of work including sustained development of research, material and technical tests, appropriate and applied to fully resolved 3D outcomes in relation to stated intentions, presented in exhibition form.

AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP521 Live and Engaged Making AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice

KT5 A range of research in 2D & 3D in support of projects and self-directed study, including visual, historical & contextual, presented in sketchbooks/portfolio, drawings (in all its forms) and models showing evidence of design development and critical analysis and reflection evidenced through tutorial report forms and the research statement and plan.

AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP521 Live and Engaged Making

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Body of research leading into 3D outcomes relating to the research plan.

Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: that clearly analyses, edits, documents and presents individual creative enquiry and research methods leading to your resolved 3D outcomes

AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice


KT6 A concluded body of work that demonstrates the creative development process and exhibits the resolution of 3D objects, artefacts and design proposals.

A body of work including sustained development of research, material and technical tests, appropriate and applied to fully resolved 3D outcomes in relation to stated intentions, presented in exhibition form.

AGP521 Live and Engaged Making


KT7 Essay demonstrating an understanding of


or fully referenced presentation.

Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: 400 - 600 words, 30 pages total.

AGP522 The Shape of Things: Design and Craft in Historical and Critical Perspective AGP620 Extended Essay


KT8 Professional Practice

group presentation 10 to 12 minute on preparing and organising an exhibition of project work,

a 500 - 600 word report

professional pack (C.V and with reference to an employment context).

Professional practice document - research and analysis documenting specific relevant contemporary practice, professional and business models.1000-1250 words

/ OR Oral presentation accompanied by images and text – 7-9 minutes

Professional dossier: including costings, promotional material, future career plans, statement and CV. 5-6 x A4 pages

AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice


KT9 Online reflective journal including Research Plan 1000-1250 words

Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: that clearly analyses, edits, documents and presents individual creative enquiry and research methods leading to your resolved 3D outcomes 400 - 600 words, 30 pages.

AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice

KT10 Professional practice document - research and analysis documenting specific relevant contemporary practice, professional and business models.1000-1250 words

/ OR Oral presentation accompanied by images and text – (such as keynote or powerpoint) 7-9 minutes

Professional dossier: including costings, promotional material, future career plans, statement and CV. 5-6 x A4 pages


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S11 Technical journal investigating and recording the appropriate use of materials, techniques and processes in the material areas.

Body of technical experiments.

AGP420 Making, Materiality and Process AGP421 People, Places Context

AGP422 Why Make? What sort of maker am I?

S12 An edited selection of the Creative Enquiry research to include a 300-350 word reflective text identifying research methods and showing an understanding of their use and impact on studio practice and identify areas for further development. (L4)

A range of research in 2D & 3D in support of context-based projects and self-directed study presented in sketchbooks/portfolio, showing evidence of design development and critical analysis and reflection. (L5) Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: that clearly analyses, edits, documents and presents individual creative enquiry and research methods leading to your resolved 3D outcomes. 400 - 600 words, 30 pages total. (L6)

AGP420 Making, Materiality and Process AGP421 People, Places Context AGP422 Why Make? What sort of maker am I? AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP521 Live and Engaged Making AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice

S13 Essay demonstrating an understanding of


OR fully referenced presentation.

AGP423 The culture of Design and Craft AGP522 The Shape of Things: Design and Craft in Historical and Critical Perspective AGP620 Extended Essay

S14 Production and conclusion of visual information through Portfolio. Reflective texts and Essays (length depending on level of study and credits. Presentation of 3D outcomes. Group & Individual reviews & tutorials Project Report Forms / Formative Assessment

On-line reflective journal

AGP420/431/432 AGP520/535 AGP621/637 AGP423/551/631

S15 Professional Practice Portfolio comprising

digital submission,

written and/or fully referenced illustrated oral presentation (length depending on credits)

Professional dossier including costings, promotional material, future career plans (L6)

Statement (L5 & L6)

CV (L5 & L6)

AGP421 People, Places Context AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice

S16 Technical experiments and samples in support of final outcomes evidencing (L5):

ability to identify and solve design and technical issues.

creative thinking in the intelligent and relevant use of materials and processes in support of studio practice

AGP520 Materials and Process: Professional Designing and Making AGP521 Live and Engaged Making

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A body of work including sustained development of research, material and technical tests, appropriate and applied to fully resolved 3D outcomes in relation to stated intentions, presented in exhibition form. (L6)


S17 A concluded body of work that demonstrates the creative development process and exhibits the resolution of 3D objects, artefacts and design proposals. Body of work presented in exhibition form.

AGP520/535 AGP621/637

S18 Body of work including sustained development of research, material and technical tests, appropriate and applied to fully resolved 3D outcomes in relation to stated intentions.


S19 Body of research leading into 3D outcomes including a substantial and organised portfolio of research in appropriate methods applied to 3D outcomes / objects / prototypes / models relating to the research plan.

Visual and Annotated Portfolio/Publication: that clearly analyses, edits, documents and presents individual creative enquiry and research methods leading to your resolved 3D outcomes 400 - 600 words, 30 pages. One illustrated and fully referenced extended essay of 3,500 words evidencing skills of research and investigation, criticism, analysis and evaluation.

AGP621 Positioning & Establishing Practice AGP622 Expansion & Resolution of Practice AGP620 Extended Essay

TS20 Production and conclusion of visual information through Portfolio. Written Texts / Essays.

Presentation of 3D outcomes.

AGP420/431/432 AGP520/535 AGP621/637 AGP423/551/631

TS21 Production and conclusion of visual information through Portfolio. Professional Practice Portfolio. Presentations Written Texts / Essays Project Report Forms Formative Assessment Individual Tutorials Group Reviews On-line reflective journal

AGP420/431/432 AGP520/535 AGP621/637 AGP423/551/631

TS22 Project Report Forms Formative Assessment Self Assessment Individual Tutorials Group Reviews On-line reflective journal

AGP420/431/432 AGP520/535 AGP621/637 AGP423/551/631

TS23 Project Report Forms Formative Assessment Self Assessment Individual Tutorials Group Reviews On-line reflective journal

AGP420/431/432 AGP520/535 AGP621/637 AGP423/551/631

TS24 On-Line Portfolios Written Work Presentations Digital elements in all projects Use of Studentcentral Use of the web

ALL MODULES

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The minimum pass mark for all modules on the BA (Hons) is 40% providing that all thresholds have been met.

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

University induction week

Student Charter / Student Contract http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentcharter

Library Facilities

Computer Pool Rooms

E-mail address

Welfare service

Personal tutor / Year Tutor

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Please refer to information held in StudentCentral.

Access to specialist workshops in wood metals ceramics and polymers

Access to specialist digital equipment - laser cutter, a rapid prototype machine, CNC router and plasma cutter, 5 axis milling machine and 3D scanner

Access to ‘Tech-Hub’ digital facility

Access to specialist Design & Film Archives

Access to computer pools (digital design studio is Mac and PC based, with scanners and printing facilities)

Digital and 35mm camera loans through the media centre

More detailed information about the course can be found in a range of documents, including:

Student Intranet – “StudentCentral”

University Student Handbook

General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentcharter

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

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The programme is structured in years or levels, where levels 4 and 5 explore the foundations, skills and contexts for self-directed study in level 6. The transition to self directed study begins in the latter part of level 5, where students gain their first opportunity to develop an independent proposal by engaging with both experimental and critical approaches which begin to inform individual interests and specialisations that are identified for self-directed work at level 6. The nature of a student’s self-directed study and the specialisations in practice implied by their choice then continue to develop as a particular focus in level 6. The programme has a dual structure in the following sense; that of constructing relationships between ‘practices’ and ‘issues or themes’;

Thematic, explored through lectures, seminars and group reviews and linked with the research plan and statements, supervised by tutors;

Technology, knowledge and representation

The material world, sustainability, learning from materials

Jewellery, ceramics, site specific, place, furniture, lighting, spatial, sustainable, analogue and digital technologies.

Society, collaboration, health and wellbeing, the working and cultural environment

Subject-object relationships, the individual, the body, personal experience.

Narrative, histories and creative expression.

Live projects and work in context.

Practice, developed through studio and workshop based learning, lectures, seminars, presentations and group reviews tutored in both discipline-specific and cross-discipline formats;

Workshop: Wood, Metals, Ceramics, Polymers & Composites, Digital

Studio: Design, Creative Enquiry

Historical and Critical Studies

Professional Practice

‘Level 5 Option’ from the School of Art’s optional modules

Level 4

Level 4 provides an introduction to 3D Design and Craft Practice where students are encouraged and supported to achieve their learning potential and develop their confidence through structured learning. Modules aim to develop the student’s material-specific skills, essential analogue / digital processes, working individually and as part of a team and to engage with fundamental ideas of Design and Craft. Students are introduced to approaches to designing and making and the surrounding discourse. Through thematic briefs and integrated research and professional practice they explore key questions of: ‘Why Make?’ ‘How do we make?’ & ‘What sort of a maker am I?’ Historical and Critical Studies delivery complement’s the theory of the studio practice. Each aspect of the program develops and articulates essential learning and research skills in support of studio practice.

Level 5

Level 5 focuses on specialisation and choice in materials and processes to further progress the students’

core practice. Learning and teaching at Level 5 provides a framework for more advanced exploration of

chosen pathways / directions in three dimensional Design and Craft whilst developing technical

knowledge and skills, research, professional practice and Historical and Critical studies. Live and context

based projects encourage students to test out approaches to 3D Design and Craft through risk taking

and experimentation in order to expand their creative practice and enable identification for future

directions. Level 5 offers the opportunity to take a 20 credit ‘Option Module,’ these offer a wide range of

fields of study in the School of Art. Through thematic, contextual and professional approaches students

explore their individual creative practice leading to self-directed study at Level 6.

Progression:

Students are able to progress to the next level of study on satisfactory completion of the required credits

from the relevant level of study.

Level 6

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The development and management of self-directed study and independent learning is established at

Level 6 where students undertake a major independent body of work in Design and Craft. The final

module continues a holistic approach to developing an individual professional design and craft practice,

incorporating research/creative enquiry, professional sector knowledge with studio practice. Theory and

Practice are integrated throughout the modules and further challenged through a Historical and Critical

Studies Extended Essay which tasks students to produce a clear critical position in relation to Design

and Craft. Students at this level demonstrate a synthesis of ideas, research methods, techniques,

processes and materials formulated through critical analysis and reflection.

Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)*

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

*Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level8

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 AGP420 C Making, Materiality & Processes 40

4 AGP421 C People, Places & Context 40

4 AGP422 C Why Make? What sort of maker am I? 20

4 AGP423 C The Culture of Design and Craft 20

5 AGP520 C Materials and Process: Professional Designing & Making 40

5 AGP521 C Live and Engaged Making 40

5 AGP522 C The Shape of Things: Design and Craft in Historical and Critical Perspective

20

5 O Option Module 20

6 AGP621 C Positioning & Establishing Practice 40

6 AGP622 C Expansion & Resolution of Practice 60

6 AGP620 C Extended Essay 20

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

The assessment and progression regulations are in accordance with the University’s general Examination and Assessment Regulations downloadable from

http://staffcentral.brighton.ac.uk/xpedio/groups/Public/documents/staffcentral/doc012262.pdf

The calculation of the final honours award is based on marks attained for L6 modules only.

8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits9 Minimum credits10 Ratio of marks11: Class of award

Intermediate Cert HE 3D Design and Craft 4

Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 90

4

Not applicable

Intermediate Dip HE 3D Design and Craft 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 90

5 Not applicable

Intermediate BA 3D Design and Craft 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60

6 Ordinary Degree

Final BA (Hons) 3D Design and Craft 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90

6 Honours Degree

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate12 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

9 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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