BA 3D Designer Maker - Contemporary Product

About the Course

This programme is for individuals who are inquisitive, innovative, entrepreneurial and have a passion for developing three-dimensional objects/artefacts. You will design and make bespoke and well-designed objects for both interiors and exteriors.

You will gain skills and experience working as a designer maker, given opportunities to develop products for mass production, small-scale batch production and bespoke individual objects. You will experiment creatively with traditional craft processes and techniques in a contemporary manner. You will also engage in new 3D digital technologies for the development of your work.

You will explore and develop skills in a range of media areas, such as wood, ceramic, metal, mosaic, stone, glass, textiles, concrete, plastics and found object/materials to broaden your knowledge and to strengthen the creative use of materials and media.

You may choose to develop work with materials in combination or singly for the creation of one-off, site-specific or manufactured artefacts. The programme can also offer individuals an opportunity to create work in a bilingual context and environment.

Your practice is supported by an integrated theory programme enabling you to work confidently and professionally within the context of Craft Product.

Award
BA (Single Honours)

UCAS Code
W W27

This provision has been developed jointly with the Jobs Well Road Campws at Coleg Sir Gâr. UCAS applications should be made via Coleg Sir Gâr (C22) followed by the course code.

Language Choice
English

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Designer/artist, craft maker
  • Modeller, sculptural artefacts
  • Furniture, toys, lighting, gift wear, tableware, interior/exterior
  • Marketing, merchandising, purchasing, consultancy
  • Stylist, arts administrator, community art worker
  • Secondary or primary teaching
  • Art therapy

Department

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Carmarthen Campus

Typical modules

  • Modelling, Mould Making and Casting
  • Carving, Construction and Fabrication
  • Creative Digital Practice
  • 3D Mixed Media Form: Object, Assemblage and Environment
  • Specialist Skills
  • Enterprise
  • Advanced Creative Art and Design Projects

Key Features

  • Professional, academic and industry qualified staff
  • Hands-on exploration of materials and techniques
  • Access to excellent facilities and equipment
  • Regular educational visits to exhibitions, trade fairs and events
  • Opportunities to pursue your own areas of interest
  • Final year advanced creative projects on your subject choice
  • Respect for the use of materials, fuels and natural resources with consideration for sustainability and the environment
  • Welsh dynamic