BA (Hons) Design for Exhibition and Museums

This module focuses on applying basic 2D and 3D skills to the design of a small exhibition environment. Students can be introduced to the use of commercial graphics and basic interpretive techniques used by exhibitions designers.
Design Primer
Exploratory in nature, this module focuses on essential 2D and 3D design skills and their inter-relationship in spatial composition.
The module will aim to introduce students to the study and practice of analytical and measured drawing, orthographics, model making and the concept of design language though the exploration of line, plane, space, form and human scale.
Design Process
Students have the opportunity to build on a range of essential design skills that can be applied to projects. The generation of design language is enhanced and developed by the introduction of spatial narrative supported by text, images and an introduction to the use of light, materials and construction.
Design Studies
Design Studies focuses on the integration of design history and theory into studio practice and research informed teaching. It offers both a historical overview and a thematic framework in which to study contemporary design, exhibition and architecture. It focuses on improving visual literacy and stylistic awareness as well as introducing the social and contextual factors that have determined design production through history.