BA (Hons) Game Art & Design

The Contemporary Craft and Health and Wellbeing course offered by Liverpool Hope University guides students through the connection between craft making, well-being, and health. This course explores how crafting can help improve mental health, reduce stress, and assist in the healing of physical and psychological injuries. Training students to work as professionals in the field of contemporary craft and health and wellbeing, they are provided with opportunities to develop creative craft skills as well as research skills. Course Content: This course integrates practical studio work with theoretical and written studies. Students will explore a range of craft techniques and their application in therapy and healing settings. As well as traditional lectures and seminars, hands-on activities, exploratory laboratory sessions and external visits provide a dynamic learning experience. Key Modules: Key modules within the course include "Craft Materials and Processes," "Craft Wellbeing and Culture," "Therapeutic Craft Interventions" and "Contemporary Issues in Craft and Wellbeing." The course culminates in a final studio project or dissertation.Accreditations: The course is offered by Liverpool Hope University, which is a member of the Cathedrals Group (UK) and is a part of the Guild HE (UK).Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a range of sectors including healthcare, education, creative arts, social works, community works, charity/voluntary sectors, prisons, and probation services. There are also opportunities in freelance therapeutic crafting professions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Contemporary Craft and Health and Wellbeing.