Critical Making: Materials & Fabrication module (DJ31019)

You will explore traditional design and craft processes. You will explore these with new and traditional technologies through critical making

Credits

Module code

DJ31019

Level

School

School of Art and Design

Discipline

Design and Making

You will develop a clear understanding of critical thinking and making from concept to creation. Your work in this module will be practice-led. This will allow you to develop an understanding of materials, construction, and fabrication.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

learn a range of making skills. You will also have the opportunity to pursue your own independent maker agenda
understand the process of concept to creation
develop an understanding of materials/construction/fabrication
research methods and methodologies related to making

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

understand the critical making process. This will be done through the innovative use of materials and techniques in either a physical or virtual context
produce design solutions to an appropriate level for this stage
contextualise your design solutions and articulate their relevance
further enhance technical skills and awareness of processes
show self-management skills and independent working
address a range of critical making issues to include risk taking, problem solving and self-critique