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Architectural & Interior Design – (M.A.)
University for the Creative Arts
Architecture & Interior Design
| Application Deadline: | 30 June 2012 | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Leading to the award of MA Design this specialist area focuses on the creation of both large and small scale spaces in the public, private and commercial domain. You study ideas of reuse, reworking and reinterpretation of spaces and how architectural and interior design can reflect rapidly changing lifestyles and values.
Leading to the award of MA Design this specialist area focuses on the creation of both large and small scale spaces in the public, private and commercial domain. You study ideas of reuse, reworking and reinterpretation of spaces and how architectural and interior design can reflect rapidly changing lifestyles and values.
Working alongside the other specialisms of MA Design - Design Crafts, Digital Design, and Product Design, the course is underpinned by a core taught programme that helps you to develop a wide range of skills and strategies, including research into new technologies, future forecasting and design methodologies.
Key study topics include:
* Development of a specialist or interdisciplinary personal project
* Explore methods, techniques, ideas and themes
* Work with practising professionals to identify future audiences
* Prepare for the next stage of your career.
Contents
Syllabus (11/12*)
Stage 1
* Research Methods for Creative Practice (Rochester MA programme common unit) - introduces you to a range of research and communication methods and tools appropriate to an advanced level of study in creative disciplines.
* Contemporary Issues in Visual & Material Culture (Rochester MA programme common unit) - this unit presents and reviews key themes that have influenced thinking and practice in contemporary photography, design, fashion and craft practice and continue to do so.
* Creative Practice (Design) - develop your creative practice in order to inform the detailed development of your project proposal for stages 2 and 3 of the course.
Stage 2
* Project Development (Design) - your MA project as research practice truly begins, your project takes shape and you develop as an independent researcher and practitioner.
Stage 3
* Project Realisation and Reflection - you apply the knowledge gained on the course to a final body of work as appropriate to your discipline. You will demonstrate the potential of your MA project, its subject and its method, to generate original and creative work that embodies knowledge.
* Project Publication and Dissemination (Rochester MA programme common unit) - you prepare the results of your design/visual practice in fully realised form. Applying gained knowledge directly to the production of your work in a form suitable for 'publication' as well as making professional contacts and taking part in actual negotiations to identify an appropriate context for your work and make its appearance in this form a reality.
* Please note the syllabus content is for the academic year indicated and is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.
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Requirements
Entry requirements
* A good Honours degree (normally 2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline, and/or;
* Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English a certificate is required as evidence that you have an average IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component) or equivalent.
You may be offered a place on a course on the condition that you improve your English language and study skills. We offer two pre-sessional English language courses which can improve your IELTS score by a maximum of 1.0 and 0.5, or equivalent.
Portfolio
Your portfolio should include a selection of images of recent work, evidence of written work and a CV. Enthusiasm for your subject and the desire to succeed is essential.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
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