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In this hands-on course, you'll explore both traditional skills and new technologies while working with a variety of materials like glass (both hot and cold), clay, paper, fine metals, plastic, resin, wood, and textiles.
You'll choose a focus and decide your path based on what interests you most, helping you find your creative style. You'll have the freedom to experiment with different techniques to create objects for home use, interior or exterior spaces, or to wear. These could be small or large pieces, such as bowls, tiles, stoneware, glassware, jewellery, tableware, or sculptures, just to name a few.
You'll also learn about the craft industry and markets, along with environmental and ethical issues related to craft. The course emphasizes professional and business skills to help you become a well-prepared and flexible creative professional who understands your work.
Key features:
- Work on real projects with industry experts to build valuable skills and experience. Past projects have been set by companies like Sainsbury’s Home, Argos, and Sue Pryke Ceramics, among others.
- Explore many design and creation opportunities with access to top-notch facilities in our award-winning Vijay Patel Building. You'll have workshops and equipment for glassblowing, pottery, metal casting, digital printing, laser cutting, embroidery, and more.
- Gain professional skills throughout the course, preparing you for various careers in the creative industries, such as a craftsperson, jeweller, ceramic artist, textile artist, designer, researcher, curator, buyer, or educator.
- You'll have the flexibility to create a wide range of objects, from unique art pieces for galleries to small batches of items or public installations.
- Make a name for yourself by entering national and international competitions. DMU graduates have won many awards, including the Goldsmiths' Precious Metal award, and have exhibited at prestigious events like New Designers and One Year In.
