Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop intellectually stimulating learning through the study and practice of 3D craft and design
• To foster interdisciplinary debate through critical thinking, making and writing
• To develop and utilise a range of methodologies and skills, including established and emerging studio techniques and apply relevant contextual and theoretical knowledge
• To recognise the significance of contemporary 3D craft and design within the global arena and marketplace
• To encourage students to challenge disciplinary boundaries through innovation, self-reflection and contextualisation
• To provide a high quality honours programme to create a confident, independent and employable graduate.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

The programme engages with a broad range of interests on the basis that professional practitioners within the field of 3Dimensional design benefit from expertise in diverse media and techniques. The nature of this programme provides a practical and reflective experience of the subject and a rounded knowledge and understanding; that helps students to determine their role as designers and aid their professional development.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Understand the importance of developing traditional skills to facilitate a variety of workshop processes and studio methods and to place these in the context of current social and educational developments.

Articulate a range of contexts - cultural, social and theoretical - demonstrated through production of 3D design work and making skills.

Articulate, through project requirements, the creative possibilities of form making in relation to a variety of methodologies.

Appreciate the potential for a creative relationship with industry from manufacturers to gallery outlets, at various levels of the market from retail to the specific requirements of an individual.

Demonstrate conceptual underpinning and resolution of a variety of project challenges. 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Initiate their studio and workshop practice appropriate to specific project briefings and the nature of their enquiry.

Demonstrate a broad and comparative understanding of their discipline and apply a suitable methodology to realise their creative goals.

Articulate a reasoned response to critical analysis and identify issues for further research, both theoretical and applied.

Develop the requirements of a project brief through confident decision-making regarding material, processes and technique. 

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Demonstrate skill in developing ideas visually through developmental drawing to presentation.

Exploit a variety of materials, fabrication methods, manufacturing techniques and processes.

Demonstrate an appreciation of quality relative to means of production. 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Demonstrate information technology skills in word processing, and the appropriate computer software applications with which to develop design and practice.

Manage self-learning and be able to apply working methods relative to the various challenges within contemporary 3D design practice.

Communicate ideas succinctly and coherently, verbally and through written and visual aids.

Accurately communicate requests regarding technical assistance observing, workshop procedure and safe working practice. 

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2 Part B - Degree Modules

Students can choose SAB553 or SAB554 or SAB555.

• If you choose SAB555, you have to also take SAB549

4.3       Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

Students choose one of the above options

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

- In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits.

- In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part B

- In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C

Part-time students may negotiate the order in which modules are completed, subject to the following restrictions:

All part A modules must be passed before the start of part B of the programme.

All part B modules must be passed before the start of part C of the programme.

Students may transfer between full-time and part-time modes of study with the permission of the Head of School

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC311

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop intellectually stimulating learning through the study and practice of 3D craft and design.
• To foster interdisciplinary debate through critical thinking, making and writing.
• To develop and utilise a range of methodologies and skills, including established and emerging studio techniques and apply relevant contextual and theoretical knowledge.
• To recognise the significance of contemporary 3D craft and design within the global arena and marketplace.
• To encourage students to challenge disciplinary boundaries through innovation, self-reflection and contextualisation.
• To provide a high quality honours programme to create a confident, independent and employable graduate.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

The programme engages with a broad range of interests on the basis that professional practitioners within the field of 3Dimensional design benefit from expertise in diverse media and techniques. The nature of this programme provides a practical and reflective experience of the subject and a rounded knowledge and understanding that helps students determine their role as designers and aid their professional development in a competitive globally led environment.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Understand the importance of developing new and traditional skills to facilitate in a variety of workshop processes and studio methods and to place these in the context of current social and educational developments in society and the education environment.
• Articulate a range of contexts – cultural, social and theoretical – demonstrated through production of 3D design work and making skills.
• Articulate, through project requirements; the creative possibilities of form making in relation to a variety of methodologies.
• Appreciate the potential for a creative relationship with industry from manufacturers to gallery outlets, at various levels of the market from retail to the specific requirements of an individual.
• Demonstrate conceptual underpinning and resolution of a variety of project challenges.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Initiate their studio and workshop practice appropriate to specific project briefings and the nature of their enquiry.
• Demonstrate a broad and comparative understanding of their discipline and apply a suitable methodology to realise their creative goals.
• Articulate a reasoned response to critical analysis and identify issues for further research, both theoretical and applied from an international perspective.
• Develop the requirements of a project brief through confident decision-making regarding material, processes and technique.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate skill in developing ideas visually through developmental drawing to presentation.
• Exploit a variety of materials, fabrication methods, manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of quality relative to means of production.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate information technology skills in word processing, and the appropriate computer software applications with which to develop design and practice.
• Manage self-learning and be able to apply working methods relative to the various of challenges within contemporary 3D design practice.
• Communicate ideas succinctly and coherently, verbally and through written and visual aids.
• Accurately communicate requests regarding technical assistance, workshop procedure and safe working practice.
• Appreciate the value of diversity of language and culture.

4. Programme structure

Part C - Degree Modules

4.1    Semester 1

            COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight:60)

4.2    Semester 2

            COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight:60)

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

• in order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C.

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in NYC311

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level module assessments.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

•  To provide a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment where students can develop the critical and practical skills relevant to contemporary art practices.

•  To create an environment in which students encounter diverse and interconnected activities such as curating, exhibiting, cross-disciplinary practice and critical writing.

•  To enable students to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of all aspects of art making, encouraging risk-taking, curiosity, innovation and adventurousness.

•  To foster a deep understanding of diverse methodologies that enables a critical framework for specialist art production, study and research.

•  To enable the student to develop autonomous working habits based on best practice exemplars in the professional art world: and to be cognizant of their role in a global contemporary society.

•  To ensure that students are able to contextualise their work with reference to relevant theoretical, historical, cultural, political and ethical issues, pertinent to contemporary art practice.

•  To prepare students for employment in germane creative industries.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Initiate, develop and evaluate projects to generate a distinctive and personalised studio practice.
• Use research methods related to studio practice: locate and evaluate visual and textual sources, organise ideas, develop critical perspectives on research materials and autonomous work practices based on reflective feedback.
• Analysis history and theory with an emphasis on the contemporary debate around the interpretation and production of meaning in Fine Art and the historical and international context.
• Select and experiment with a broad range of materials and processes appropriate to contemporary art production and dissemination.
• Synthesise intention, process, outcome and context, methods of presentation and dissemination, and an awareness of new developments within relevant fields of studio practice.
• Integrate entrepreneurial and professional practices in Fine Art: composing applications for further study and exhibition opportunities, marketing methods, approaches to curating and enterprise.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Initiate their own studio work with appropriate media, undertaking the research necessary to sustain their practice and to generate ideas, objectives, questions and solutions, either individually or collaboratively.
• Comprehend how to use relevant media and select what is appropriate for developing particular themes and ideas through to material outcomes whether these are, objects, texts, acoustic, or other methodologies based on critical awareness of contemporary and historical Fine Art practice.
• Be confident and skilled in discussing issues raised by their own work and that of their peers and be articulate in relating these issues to examples of both historical and contemporary practice from a national and international perspective.
• Identify opportunities to install artwork in coherent and communicative exhibitions.
• Research art historical themes and issues and present their conclusions lucidly in essay, presentation and dissertation formats.
• Apply professionalism and resourcefulness in establishing student’s own practice or promoting that of others and ensuring success with their post-course intentions.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Develop a significant body of innovative studio work through experimental procedure, adventurous application of technical knowledge and the creative translation of ideas into practice.
• Effectively use materials and processes such as drawing, moving image, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound, and any other practices relevant to contemporary Fine Art practice.
• Discuss and respond in their studio work and presentations to themes and issues relating to local or global contemporary visual culture, which have been generated through their own research in relation to exhibitions, lectures, tutorials and seminars.
• Research and organise material relating to studio practice, art historical and theoretical studies and recognise relevant intercultural issues, leading to skills in communicating ideas in diverse formats including presentations, tutorial feedback, studio notebooks, short essays, blogs, dissertation and artists statement.
• Report on museum and gallery exhibitions by summarizing their responses and delivering a public presentation that incorporates visual material.
• Curate exhibitions both of their own work and peers, as well as of other artwork and related material, which will enable the student to understand the demands of Part C semester two Final Project.
• Respond inventively to commission opportunities and be prepared to complete a commission brief.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use information technology: word processing and image manipulation.
• Manage self learning: take on new practical and research skills in response to a developing programmes of activity.
• Problem solve: be resourceful in identifying and working with appropriate materials and processes to resolve questions arising in their work and to set challenges for furture practice.
• Teamwork: be skilled at working in groups, in determining the scope and goals of the project, in researching as a team and in delegating the separate tasks necessary for effective group presentation of material.
• Communicate effectively: be experienced in clearly presenting their work to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing.

4. Programme structure

Part C - Degree Modules

4.1.    Semester 1

            COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight:60)

4.2.    Semester 2

            COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight:60)

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

• In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in Part C.

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in NYC117

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level  module assessments.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

1. To develop intellectually stimulating learning through the study and practice of graphic communication.
2. To encourage flexible thought processes including lateral and sequential thinking.
3. To acquire and develop skills and processes including studiocraft, multi media skills, market awareness and relevant contextual theoretical knowledge.
4. To test individual ideas and solutions in a contemporary global arena.
5. To understand the significance of the international professional practice of graphic communication, including an awareness of global perspectives and cross cultural considerations.
6. To enable students to manage their studies by devising their own learning strategy through tutorial consultation.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Analyse a clients communication and design requirements.
• Identify and resolve design and communication problems through an appropriate and considered visual evidence system.
• Sort, organise and process information through qualities of critical judgement, discrimination and imagination.
• Developing a personal design language or working process, which demonstrates a balance between objectivity (which is measurable) and subjectivity (which may be seen as idiosyncratic).
• Acquire specialist knowledge and experience within an area of graphic communication in a global context.
•  Utilise creative professional business elements of graphic communication, including marketing, pitching and presenting in a global context.
• Integrate professional subject expectations including project management, communication and relevant delivery methods.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Analyse the problems set out in the project brief(s) in relation to areas of theory and practice through an appropriate research methodology.
• Produce effective design solutions by making appropriate choices supported by appropriate visual evidence.
• Apply critical judgment to graphic communication projects and understand the audience for which the work is intended.
• Develop their individual career direction having  researched opportunities and current practices of graphic communication from an international perspective.

• Evolve a folio of work that encompasses a knowledge of the graphic design industry and their ambitions within it and that accurately reflects them as individuals.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:

• Experiment, test and evaluate media, processes and environment to contextualise their ideas.
• Communicate graphic ideas and solutions to design problems using appropriate media.
• Develop their use of specialist typographic and layout skills.
• Synthesise textual and image-based material.
• Use key software related to the project briefs.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:

• Lead or play an active part in a creative team.
• Communicate effectively to tutors, peer group and external agencies where appropriate.
• Display competency in the use of information technology.
• Integrate support elements of creative practice, including marketing, presentation and project development.
• Appreciate the value of diversity of language and culture.

4. Programme structure

Part C - Degree Modules

4.1    Semester 1

COMPULSORYMODULES (total modular weight: 60)

4.2    Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight: 60)

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

• In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part C

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if:

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in NYC432

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level module assessments.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students can develop the critical, conceptual and practical skills of the Textile Designer/Artist/Practitioner.
• To promote a forward thinking culture where students approach their work with a sense of enquiry, individuality and innovation.
• To pursue independent research and develop a personal visual language which can be applied to a range of Textiles practice.
• To ensure that students have first hand experience of the processes involved in the planning and production of contemporary Textile outcomes.
• To ensure the practice of Design, Art & Craft informed by awareness of historical and contemporary practice.
• To create a framework of experience that allows the student to make informed decisions about their future directions.
• To create an environment where independent judgement and decision making is undertaken, and a strong critical awareness promoted, based on a knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.
• To ensure that students are able to contextualise their work with reference to theoretical, historical, cultural, political and ethical issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis of text, images and objects as appropriate, and find, select and use contemporary, historical, theoretical, visual and material sources for research & writing.
• To maintain and develop professional and external links and relationships in appropriate industrial and commercial contexts.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design:  http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/honours/

• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Generate ideas, research, concepts and solutions in response to internally/externally set briefs or within a self-initiated period.
• Conduct personal research demonstrating a critical and questioning attitude to history and material culture.
• Select and experiment with a broad range of materials and processes appropriate to the production of a range of Textiles outcomes.
• Synthesise intention, process, outcome and context, and methods of presentation and dissemination.
• Integrate professional and enterprising practice in Textiles and other design and craft related specialisms.
• Synthesise current and emerging technologies relevant to Textiles production.
• Develop independent, confident and innovative approaches to Textiles production.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth and variety of opportunity within the Textiles discipline and be able to apply a suitable methodology to realise their own creative goals.
• Articulate their experiments and outcomes with reasoned arguments.
• Critically analyse the aesthetic and functional dynamics of design.
• Show independence of concept through discovery, creativity and problem solving.
• Identify opportunities for continuing professional development through further study or employment.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Undertake research into Art and Design concepts, process and contexts.
• Direct research skills into written assignments and verbal presentations.
• Confidently use specialist equipment necessary for the preparation of yarns, fibres, dyes and materials , and confidently work with a range of Textiles processes.
• Demonstrate experimentation with materials and processes appropriate to Textile outcomes and final applications and produce evidence of technical and materials research.
• Demonstrate a high standard of technical expertise in the Textile conclusions.
• Manipulate and develop imagery through to textiles outcomes using CAD.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Manage self learning: initiate independent research and source areas of investigation, organise and plan work schedules, manage workloads and meet deadlines, plan time to make the best use of equipment and resources.
• Problem solving: analyse information, and through selection and experimentation make informed judgements and decisions. Evaluate and recognise areas of personal strength and needs. Formulate reasoned responses to the critical judgement of others.
• Communication: present work both visually and orally to a high standard, interact effectively with others through collaboration and negotiation, write on a given or chosen topic either in essay form or project brief, and display design work to exhibition standard.
• IT: Demonstrate information technology skills in word processing and the appropriate computer software applications with which to develop design and practice
• Team working: co-ordinate the use of common resources, share responsibility for a task with others.
• Numeracy: produce specifications sufficient to reproduce fabric samples, show an understanding of the calculations involved in the use of specialist equipment.
• Identify opportunities for continuing professional development through further study or employment.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Students can choose SAB553 or SAB554 or SAB555.

• If a student chooses SAB553 or SAB554, they must also take SAB550
• If a student chooses SAB555, they must also take SAB552

4.3          Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

Students choose one of the above options

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

• In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits.
• In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part B.
• In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C.

Part-time students may negotiate the order in which modules are completed, subject to the following restrictions:

All part A modules must be passed before the start of part B of the programme.

All part B modules must be passed before the start of part C of the programme.

Students may transfer between full-time and part-time modes of study with the permission of the Dean of School (or nominee).

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
• candidates fail to gain credit in SAC631
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC632

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C.  The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment through which to facilitate students’ acquisition of advanced practical and critical skills in contemporary fine art practice.

• To embed the development of core practical skills – ranging across traditional and new media, 2D and 3D forms, analogue and digital processes – within an innovative and conceptually challenging curriculum.

• To deliver a broad understanding of art making, encouraging cross-disciplinary practice, innovation and experimentation in the student learning experience.

• To facilitate an understanding of diverse contexts for art production and consumption (within the studio and beyond) and foster a critical engagement with art’s historical, theoretical, cultural, political, social and ethical dimensions.

• To enable the development of independent, professional and adaptable working practices pertinent to a global art context.

• To prepare students for the manifold employment opportunities available in the creative industries, heritage sector and other cognate fields.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design
• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development
• Credit level descriptors for Higher Education, Sourthern England Consortium for Credit Accumulation and Transfer.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

 On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Initiate, develop and evaluate ideas, realizing them through outcomes, to generate a distinctive, professional and individual art practice.

• Use research methods related to art practice: locate and evaluate visual and textual sources, organise and develop ideas towards speculative enquiry, visualisation and/or making.

• Understand and engage with current debates in fine art through a rigorous exploration of contemporary art’s histories, theories and its wider social and political contexts.

• Integrate professional skills and enterprise within their art practice and demonstrate an adaptable approach to working in the cultural industries and cognate fields.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Understand how the choice of media can affect the material and conceptual development of practical work.

• Articulate and synthesise ideas and information comprehensively in visual oral and written forms and present ideas and work to audiences in a range of situations.

• Research art’s histories and evaluate contemporary theories, concepts and discourses in the arts.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a high level of technical skill and knowledge in traditional and contemporary processes that are relevant to the creative sector and industries.

• Use, effectively, a range of materials and processes such as drawing, moving image, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound and performance, recognizing and responding to professional opportunities and contexts where appropriate.

• Develop a body of ambitious studio work through experimentation, technical innovation and evidence of thinking through making in the creative translation of ideas into practice.

• Engage with themes and issues relating to local and global contemporary visual culture, cognizant of the political and ethical implications therein.

• Demonstrate high-level skills in both visual and textual analysis and present research through such forms as essays, presentations, studio notebooks, blogs, dissertations and artist statements.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of traditional and new/emerging technologies, their uses and applications.

• Solve problems individually or as part of a team through collaboration and collegial cooperation.

• Manage complex long term projects professionally and work to deadlines.

• Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon and articulate their skills in a range of different creative, intellectual and practical contexts.

• Manifest an understanding of ethical issues and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

4. Programme structure

4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2          Part B - Degree Modules

Students must choose a 20 credit module from the indicative School-wide options.

Optional modules will be available in the following subject areas:

• History of Art, Architecture and Design

• Visual Culture

• Arts Management

• English, Drama, Publishing and Creative Writing

In the 2016-2017 academic year the available modules will be:

4.3       Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

 Students choose one of the above options

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

 Students choose either Route A or Route B in Semester one

Route A

Students choose either SAC940 or SAC941

Route B

Semester Two

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

• In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits and successfully completed and passed the 10% assessment component in Academic Guidance and Professional Development in the module SAA921 and SAA922
• In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in Part B.
• In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in Part C. 

Successful completion of Part I leads to the additional qualification of Diploma in International Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies.

Part-time students may negotiate the order in which modules are completed, subject to the following restrictions: 

• All part A modules must be passed before the start of part B of the programme.
• All part B modules must be passed before the start of part C of the programme. 

Students may transfer between full-time and part-time modes of study with the permission of the Dean of School (or nominee). 

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if:

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC117

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students can develop the critical, analytical, conceptual and practical skills necessary for high level contemporary Textiles Practice.

• To maintain and expand professional and external links and relationships in appropriate industrial and commercial contexts to support the development of enterprising and highly employable individuals, that also allows students to make informed decisions about their future directions.

• To promote a forward thinking culture in which students are active participants encouraged to approach their work with a sense of enquiry, individuality and innovation.

• To ensure that students have broad first-hand experience of processes involved in the planning and production of contemporary Textile outcomes,, whilst developing specilaised knowledge aligning with current contextual requirements  - Interiors, Fashion, Textiles Art,Research, and the developing areas of Performance and Digital Production.

• To ensure the development of significant  skills in the practice of Design, Art & Craft informed by an awareness of historical and contemporary practice, ensuring that students are able to contextualise their work with reference to theoretical, historical, cultural, political and ethical issues.

• To create an environment where independent judgment and decision making is undertaken with integrity, and a strong critical awareness, based on a knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design

• The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Generate ideas, research, concepts and solutions in response to internally/externally set briefs or within a self-initiated period.

• Conduct personal research demonstrating a critical and questioning attitude to history, theory  and material culture.

• Select and experiment with a broad range of materials and processes appropriate to the production of a range of Textiles outcomes, whilst demonstrating an in depth understanding of one of the specialist areas offered in optional pathways. 

• Develop independent, confident and innovative approaches to Textiles production, through Printed, Woven, Multi-Media or Digital processes. 

• Integrate professional and enterprising practice in Textiles and other design and craft related specialisms.

• Synthesise current and emerging technologies relevant to Textiles production.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth and variety of opportunity within the Textiles discipline and be able to apply a suitable methodology to realise their own creative goals.

• Achieve a body of Textiles work that is coherent and well resolved and appropriate for the contemporary context, to reflect the strengths of the specialist pathways within the programme.

• Articulate experiments and outcomes with reasoned arguments, and be able to undertake critical analysis to evaluate the aesthetic and functional dynamics of their design outcomes.

• Show independence of concept through discovery, creativity and problem solving, and be able to identify new concepts and approaches within the existing knowledge framework. 

• Identify opportunities for continuing development through further study or employment, and be able to apply their knowledge within a broad range of professional contexts.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Undertake research into Art and Design concepts, processes and contexts. 

• Direct research skills into textiles practice, written assignments and verbal presentations. 

• Work effectively with a range of textiles processes and confidently use specialist equipment necessary for the preparation of yarns, fibers, dyes and materials.

• Evidence experimentation and innovation with materials and processes appropriate to Textile outcomes and final applications, demonstrating  a high standard of technical expertise in Print, Weave, Multi-media or 

  integrated Digital Practice.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Take responsibility for individual learning and development, initiate independent research, organise and plan work schedules, manage workloads and meet deadlines, plan time to make the best use of equipment and resources.

• Analyse information, and through selection and experimentation make informed judgements and decisions. Evaluate and recognise areas of personal strength and needs. Formulate reasoned responses to the critical judgement of others.

• Present work both visually and orally to a high standard, interact effectively with others through collaboration and negotiation, write on a given or chosen topic either in essay form or project brief, and display design work to exhibition standard.

• Demonstrate information technology skills in word processing and the appropriate computer software applications with which to develop design and practice.

• Co-ordinate the use of common resources, collaborate and share responsibility with others.

• Produce specifications sufficient to reproduce fabric samples, show an understanding of the calculations involved in the use of specialist equipment.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2       Part B - Degree Modules

Students must choose a 20 credit module from the indicative School-wide options.

Optional modules will be available in the following subject areas:

• History of Art, Architecture and Design

• Visual Culture

• Arts Management

• English, Drama, Publishing and Creative Writing

In the 2016-2017 academic year the availabe modules will be:

4.3          Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

Students choose one of the above options

4.4       Part C - Degree Modules

Students choose either SAC634, EAC900 or SAC942

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

• In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits and successfully completed and passed the 10% assessment component in Academic Guidance and Professional Development in the module SAA921 and SAA922
• In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part B.
• In order to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C.

Part-time students may negotiate the order in which modules are completed, subject to the following restrictions:

All part A modules must be passed before the start of part B of the programme.

All part B modules must be passed before the start of part C of the programme.

Students may transfer between full-time and part-time modes of study with the permission of the Dean of School (or nominee).

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment.

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
• candidates fail to gain credit in SAC633
• candidates fail to gan credit in SAC942
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC632

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C.  The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop flexible thought processes including critical, analytical, lateral and sequential design thinking. 

• To identify, develop, and synthesize specialist materials, processes and techniques, in relation to studio craft through a range of current and emergent analogue and digital media.

• To initiate research leading to creative professional practice in Graphic Communication and Illustration. 

• To prioritize elements of the visual and verbal interface for communications effectiveness; including drawing, typography, sequential and narrative design and emergent media, through research, ideation, communication and elicitation.

• To produce expressive, reflective and professional practitioners who understand audience needs. 

• To discuss and evaluate personal and group outcomes in relation to economic, vocational, ethical, sustainability and global contexts.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Integrate basic approaches to visual research.  

• Articulate the functions of graphic communication and illustration.  

• Appreciate the functions of historical and critical studies in Art and Design.  

• Synthesise the social, cultural and economic roles of visual communication.  

• Locate their work within relevant environments for audiences.  

• Adopt and adapt appropriate practical solutions to design problems. 

• Apply visual communication within a global context.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Process visual research through ideation, communication and elicitation.
  
  
•  Identify and critically discuss the definitions and functions of images, texts, practices and objects in Art and Design.
  
  
• Demonstrate critical and creative skills, and to apply them in the formulation and appraisal of methodologies for problem solving.
  
  
• Negotiate and pursue specialised areas of study.
   
• Critically locate personal practice within the wider creative and global arena.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Experiment with materials, processes and technology.  

• Employ effective design strategies and methods to express ideas.  

• Evaluate and negotiate individual and group roles and functions within a range of interdisciplinary practice models.  

• Diagnose and solve a variety of visual problems relevant to current and emergent environments and audiences.  

• Identify design problems and develop and express appropriate practical design solutions.  

• Produce work that demonstrates critical, creative, technical and practical skills equating with professional and business practice within a global context.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Engage in critical discussion relevant to the discipline about the relationship between theory and practice.

• Foster accountability, ambition, opinion, innovation and resourcefulness within individual and group working. 

• Demonstrate an awareness of the role of social, cultural and economic factors in relation to their own and others’ work.

• Organise, present and communicate ideas and arguments orally, visually and in written form. 

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, manage and appraise projects with autonomy and initiative. 

• Understand the significance of international professional practice and apply an awareness of global perspectives and transcultural considerations.

4. Programme structure

4.1. Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2 Part B - Degree Modules

Students must choose a 20 credit module from the indicative School-wide options.

Optional modules will be available in the following subject areas:

• History of Art, Architecture and Design

• Visual Culture

• Arts Management

• English, Drama, Publishing and Creative Writing

   

In the 2016-2017 academic year the available modules will be:

4.3 Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

Students choose one of the above options

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules

 Students choose either Route A or Route B in Semester One

Route A

Students choose either SAC940 or SAC941

Route B

Students choose either SAC808 or SAC942

Semester Two 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

• to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits and successfully completed and passed the 10% assessment component in Academic Guidance and Professional Development in the module SAA921 and SAA922;
• to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part B;
• to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C. 

5.2 Reassessment

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment. 

Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
  
• candidates fail to gain credit in SAC942
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC806.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The average weighted mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop flexible thought processes including critical, analytical, lateral and sequential thinking.
• To identify, develop, and synthesize materials, processes and techniques, in relation to studio craft through a range of current and emergent analogue and digital media.
• To initiate research leading to creative professional practice in Graphic Communication and Illustration.
• To prioritize elements of the visual and verbal interface; including drawing, typography, sequential and narrative design and emergent media, through research, ideation, communication and elicitation.
• To produce expressive, reflective and professional practitioners who understand audience needs.
• To discuss and evaluate outcomes in relation to economic, vocational, ethical, sustainability and global contexts.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statement for Art and Design

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statement---Art-and-design-.aspx

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039017

The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/Personal-development-planning-guidance-for-institutional-policy-and-practice-in-higher-education.aspx

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Integrate basic approaches to visual research.
  
• Explain the functions of graphic communication and illustration.
  
• Appreciate the functions of historical and critical studies in Art and Design. 
  
• Synthesise the social, cultural and economic roles of visual communication.
  
• Locate their work within relevant environments for audiences. 
  
• Adopt and adapt appropriate practical solutions to design problems.
  
• Apply visual communication within a global context.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Process visual research with ideation, communication and elicitation.
  
• Identify and critically discuss the definitions and functions of images, texts, practices and objects in Art and Design.
  
• Demonstrate critical and creative skills.
  
• Appraise problems to formulate methodologies for problem solving
  

• Negotiate and pursue specialised areas of study.
  
• Critically locate personal practice within the wider creative and global arena.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Experiment with materials, processes and technology.
  
• Employ effective design strategies and methods to express ideas.
  
• Evaluate and negotiate individual and group roles and functions within a range of interdisciplinary practice models.
  
• Diagnose and solve a variety of visual problems relevant to current and emergent environments and audiences.
  
• Identify design problems and develop and express appropriate practical design solutions.
  
• Produce work that demonstrates critical, creative, technical and practical skills equating with professional and business practice within a global context. 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Engage in critical discussion relevant to the discipline about the relationship between theory and practice.
  
• Foster ambition, opinion, innovation and resourcefulness within individual and group working.
  
• Demonstrate an awareness of the role of social, cultural and economic factors in relation to their own and others’ work.
  
• Organise, present and communicate ideas and arguments orally, visually and in written form.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, manage and appraise projects with autonomy and initiative.
  
• Understand the significance of international professional practice and apply an awareness of global perspectives and transcultural considerations.

4. Programme structure

4.1. Part A - Introductory Modules

4.2 Part B - Degree Modules

Students can choose SAB553 or SAB554 or SAB555.

• If a student chooses SAB553 or SAB554, they must also take SAB551
• If a student chooses SAB555, they must also take SAB552

4.3 Part I – Year Out (Four year Programme only)

Students choose one of the above options

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

5.1.1 to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits;

5.1.2 to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits at part B;

5.1.3 to qualify for the award of a Degree, candidates must have accumulated 120 credits in part C. 

5.2 Reassessment

5.2.1 Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment. 

5.2.2 Reassessment will not be allowed in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) if;

• candidates have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any part of the programme
  
• candidates have gained a mark of less than 30 in SAC806.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX.  The average weighted mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 and Part C 80 to determine the final percentage mark.