Art & Design - 3D Design

Looking at the world in a questioning and inquisitive way and then responding to it through recording, model making, material experiments and final three-dimensional outcomes is the basis of the 3D Design course, you have to produce practical work in both product design and architectural design in the first year and may then specialise in the second year. There is a written 1000 – 3000 word study which is completed at the start of the second year.

Ideas are further developed and refined through looking at the work of other designers and architects. This can happen through study visits to museums and galleries, as well as through liaison with local companies on specific projects. For the last 5 years our architecture briefs have been set by an Architect from 'RH partnership in Brighton' and all briefs have a 'real' context within which to work.

It is a creative rather than technology based course and students must be willing to explore a wide variety of approaches to recording their ideas ranging from computer aided design to observational drawing. There is an emphasis upon developing sophisticated concepts through material experimentation and model making.

Design tutors at Varndean are all practising artists/designers.