There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

There are three ways in which you can engage with this module. You should select one approach:1) Edinburgh Napier University has sourced a number of work placements relevant to the MA Design Suite. These placements can be applied for through a competitive process involving the placement provider, and the Student Futures Team.2) You may already be working or volunteering in a role relevant to your degree and you may wish to use your ongoing employment (or volunteering) to complete the assessments for this module.3) You may want to pursue a new employment or volunteering opportunity once you have built up experience on the programme and decided where your interests lie. The programme staff, in conjunction with the Student Futures Team will support you in taking route 3).Through engaging in a work placement, or relevant voluntary work, related to your course you will explore the concepts, debates, policies, initiatives, and funding related to the area in which you will be working. You will also relate your work experiences to the academic content of your course and reflect on the value of your prior learning. You will undertake self-assessment and reflective and critical thinking will be a key part of your submissions.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of the designer within a professional multi-disciplinary working environment.

LO2: Apply advanced design knowledge, skills and understanding to conceptualise and execute (in collaboration with others) a significant design composition utilising physical modelling, testing or other appropriate technical skills.

LO3: Demonstrate abstract thinking, evaluation and synthesis to collaboratively develop original creative and appropriate responses to open ended technical and aesthetic problems.

LO4: Utilise a wide range of appropriate visual and aural presentation and illustrative techniques to effectively communicate research, concepts and outcomes.

LO5: Exercise significant autonomy and initiative whilst critically reflecting on your own and other peoples work within the context of your design specialism.