MA 3D Design
Leeds Beckett University
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Specialise in an area of 3D design that inspires your future. Possibilities include commercialisation for industry, designer-maker practice and design activism. Informed by research and led by practice, this course will see you explore contemporary three-dimensional design practice and gain a human insight into diverse design issues. As part of your course, youll: Engage in a reflective and iterative process of design development and learning through doing Communicate design ideas through ...Read more

Specialise in an area of 3D design that inspires your future. Possibilities include commercialisation for industry, designer-maker practice and design activism. Informed by research and led by practice, this course will see you explore contemporary three-dimensional design practice and gain a human insight into diverse design issues. As part of your course, you'll: Engage in a reflective and iterative process of design development and learning through doing Communicate design ideas through compelling outcomes Develop transferable skills to work effectively as a designer in real-world settings Innovative research methods will allow you to gain insights into user needs, economic, environmental and ethical considerations, and industry capabilities to inform your design outcomes. The importance of iterative modelling processes (making, testing and improving) will enable you to question, challenge, refine and propose appropriate design solutions that will make a positive contribution to the world around us. This course recognises the breadth of professional and research-led opportunities within the subject area of 3D Design and supports a culture of discursive enquiry and debate. It aims to foster and nurture independent creative thinkers and will equip you with the necessary attributes to respond to the contemporary challenges undertaken by designers and researchers in the field. Why study 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University... Gain from your tutors' extensive industry knowledge and professional networks Benefit from the school's close links to design and creative businesses in the Yorkshire region, throughout the UK, and beyond Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north Take advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the course and the school gain access to a vast range of ideas, skills and facilities which will allow you to take your work in your own direction Leeds is home to a thriving creative sector with hundreds of innovative start-ups, agencies, design businesses and countless other opportunities for product designers on our doorstep

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Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Art or Design, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the cognate areas listed above, and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.

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£10,100 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.4 miles away
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