BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics

The BA (Hons) Product, Furniture and Ceramics course at Staffordshire University offers a unique and exciting platform for developing skills in product design, furniture design, and ceramic design. This course promotes integrated thinking and a userfocused approach, giving students the freedom to forge their design identity and build the skills necessary to launch a successful career in the creative industry. Students are encouraged to experiment, explore new ideas and work with professionalgrade materials and cuttingedge digital technologies.Course Content: The course's content is designed to cultivate an innovative and critical approach to the design and making of products, furniture, and ceramics. Students will learn about the importance of sustainable design, digital design methodologies, and entrepreneurship. They will work on a variety of design projects, about how various materials and processes are used in the designing of products and furniture, and how craft practices are utilized in ceramics. They also have opportunities to work on reallife projects and learn from practicing industry professionals.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include: Design Research Methods Materials and Processes Professional Practice Digital Design and Production Furniture Design Ceramics Design Design Enterprise Final Major ProjectAccreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers and maintains a strong connection with the design industry. This status ensures the course upholds professional standards and instills students with skills that are employerfocused.Future Careers: Graduating students are wellprepared for a wealth of careers in the creative industries. They can find employment within product and industrial design practices, furniture design studios, ceramic studios, and within the design departments of major brands. There are also opportunities in fields such as exhibition design, design management, and teaching. The course also equips students with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, enabling them to set up their own design studios or businesses. This course is ideal for students who want to drive innovation and strive for distinctive design outcomes across a range of materials, contexts, and processes. The skills and knowledge gained will be invaluable for those wanting to make an impact in the global creative economy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.