This course focuses on the materials, techniques, processes and contexts that inform the design and production of ceramic objects for architectural applications and settings, or sculptural installation. It ranges across traditional, contemporary and new technologies and supports diverse outcomes including 'one-off' works, small-scale studio production and industrial manufacture. It highlights interdisciplinary contexts for ceramic design/production and (within a framework of research, critical analysis and reflection) encourages exploratory, speculative and innovative solutions to studio enquiry. Studio work is contextualised by consideration of the material, cultural, theoretical and historical issues/debates that frame contemporary art and design practice as well as relevant human, ethical and environmental factors.

To undertake this course students should have completed, or have one of the following:
48 UOC in Design related courses
SDES6700 Introduction to Contemporary Ceramics
Knowledge and skills in ceramics design and processes
Or equivalent