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 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 (see PDP outline section in the School of the Arts student handbook:            http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ac/Studenthandbook/contents.htm)

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.