Module: IDE4002 Professional Context 1: Knowing Designers

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Kirsty Parsons

Module Tutor Contact Details: k.parsons2@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

The Professional Context modules are focused on the professional interior design world. This first Professional Context module is intended to enable you to develop knowledge of contemporary designers, how they work and the projects they have completed.

You will be encouraged to develop knowledge of the different sectors in Interior Design, for example exhibitions and galleries, hospitality projects, hotels and restaurants and the retail sector. You will also have the opportunity to understand the key issues that impact on decision making in contemporary practice, including heritage, sustainability and environment.

2.Outline syllabus:

You will be asked to study, gather and reflect upon, different designers’ work. These studies will be of designers from a range of different sectors and will aim to demonstrate a broad range of approaches to the subject.

You will also be asked to record and document your findings, prepare and present it to your peers.

The syllabus includes:

• Research skills

• Time management

• Personal planning

• Documentation

• Reflection on learning

• Communication and presentation skills

3.Teaching and learning activities:

This is a seminar based module which will usually include:

• Staff and student presentations

• Record keeping, documentation and display of tasks completed

• Independent working

• Group discussion, critique and peer review

• There may also be variously, visits to factories, production companies, studios, exhibitions and recently completed projects

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Digital documentation of the presentation (Using keynote or Powerpoint)

• % Weighting: 50%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Notebook, attendance and participation in the seminar discussions

• % Weighting: 50%