On this module students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of material and media. Both media and materiality collectively form a key pillar of knowledge for spatial and interior designers, whose role usually entails and relies on an understanding of media and materiality to make their creative designs tangible, presentable and built – in a form true to original concept. This module introduces students to the process of material selection (including an evaluation of the inherent qualities of materials and finishes through development of a critical approach), material specification (the process of how to accurately assign a material or finish within a spatial / interior design project), alongside the process of how media and materials are deployed and managed – including building an awareness of suppliers and the basic approach to constructing a physical or virtual material library. Students will learn more about media and materiality through lectures and workshops, but will also be expected to conduct and share research into both within the module, for the benefit of all peers.
Total Contact Hours: 48
Private Study Hours: 252
Total Study Hours: 300
Compulsory to the following course: BA (Hons) Spatial and Interior Design
Main assessment methods
Portfolio (25%)
Essay (4,000 words) (75%)
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Understand, assess, and apply a range of media, materials and finishes common to spatial and interior design.
Identify and evaluate methods and modes of basic construction relating to spatial environments and architecture
Generate and express knowledge pertaining to materiality and construction to peers
Understand and articulate the key principles associated with materiality and construction as a process within spatial and interior design.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Use Information and Communication Technology.
Be self-critical of work in progress, responding to the critical insights of others and investigating and assessing alternative methods and techniques.
Prioritise tasks and work efficiently on a project over a period of time.
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