Product, Furniture, Ceramics BA (Hons)

UCAS code W325

Duration

3 Years

4 Years

6 Years

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Become a creator of the future. Design and make innovative, contemporary products to high levels of craftsmanship using a diverse range of materials, processes and practical skills. Focus on user experience and explore sustainable design, new technology and smart materials on our unique Product, Furniture, Ceramics course

You’ll develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from our team of expert academics in our dedicated design studio. You’ll apply your skills through live projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work. You can choose to specialise in the third year, tailoring your projects to your target career, whether you want to be a Product Designer, Ceramicist, Furniture Maker or Entrepreneurial Designer-Maker.

Our course is taught by academics with real-world experience in design and manufacturing, who will be at your side throughout your journey to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to take the first step to a successful career in Product, Furniture, Ceramics.

Students have won prestigious National and International awards including:

  • New Designers Best Stand
  • The M&S Homeware Award
  • Pentland Brands Award
  • Sainsbury’s Homeware Award
  • Formica Award for Excellence and consecutive year on year 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for excellence from Valentine Clays.

Students have also won multiple Keith Brymer Jones ‘promising young designer’ awards, FRANZ Rising Star Global Scholarships, and the GNCCF ‘Best Maker’ awards.

Students have had their work realised by KEF, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood, as well as being BCB Show ‘Highlights’ at the British Ceramics Biennials.

You’ll get the chance to visit leading Design Studios, Manufacturers and Exhibitions both in the UK and internationally on our vibrant Educational Visits, to places like New York, Copenhagen, Milan and London.

A number of modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials for students, prizes and placement opportunities

 

You’ll develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from our team of expert academics in our dedicated design studio. You’ll apply your skills through live projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work. You can choose to specialise in the third year, tailoring your projects to your target career, whether you want to be a Product Designer, Ceramicist, Furniture Maker or Entrepreneurial Designer-Maker.

Our course is taught by academics with real-world experience in design and manufacturing, who will be at your side throughout your journey to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to take the first step to a successful career in Product, Furniture, Ceramics.

Students have won prestigious National and International awards including:

  • New Designers Best Stand
  • The M&S Homeware Award
  • Pentland Brands Award
  • Sainsbury’s Homeware Award
  • Formica Award for Excellence and consecutive year on year 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for excellence from Valentine Clays.

Students have also won multiple Keith Brymer Jones ‘promising young designer’ awards, FRANZ Rising Star Global Scholarships, and the GNCCF ‘Best Maker’ awards.

Students have had their work realised by KEF, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood, as well as being BCB Show ‘Highlights’ at the British Ceramics Biennials.

You’ll get the chance to visit leading Design Studios, Manufacturers and Exhibitions both in the UK and internationally on our vibrant Educational Visits, to places like New York, Copenhagen, Milan and London.

A number of modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials for students, prizes and placement opportunities

 

You’ll develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from our team of expert academics in our dedicated design studio. You’ll apply your skills through live projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work. You can choose to specialise in the third year, tailoring your projects to your target career, whether you want to be a Product Designer, Ceramicist, Furniture Maker or Entrepreneurial Designer-Maker.

Our course is taught by academics with real-world experience in design and manufacturing, who will be at your side throughout your journey to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to take the first step to a successful career in Product, Furniture, Ceramics.

Students have won prestigious National and International awards including:

  • New Designers Best Stand
  • The M&S Homeware Award
  • Pentland Brands Award
  • Sainsbury’s Homeware Award
  • Formica Award for Excellence and consecutive year on year 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for excellence from Valentine Clays.

Students have also won multiple Keith Brymer Jones ‘promising young designer’ awards, FRANZ Rising Star Global Scholarships, and the GNCCF ‘Best Maker’ awards.

Students have had their work realised by KEF, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood, as well as being BCB Show ‘Highlights’ at the British Ceramics Biennials.

You’ll get the chance to visit leading Design Studios, Manufacturers and Exhibitions both in the UK and internationally on our vibrant Educational Visits, to places like New York, Copenhagen, Milan and London.

A number of modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials for students, prizes and placement opportunities

 

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics

Work placements

By choosing the placement route, you will have the opportunity to spend a year in industry working at a selected company. You will be able to develop your skills, knowledge and experience as part of your degree and return to the third year feeling even more confident about tackling your negotiated major project.

Previous students have completed placements at companies across the UK and internationally.

Previous students have completed placements at companies across the UK and internationally.

Previous students have completed placements at companies across the UK and internationally.

Course content

The first year of the course is designed to provide you with solid foundations in becoming a designer/ maker, focusing on core design skills, material exploration and making, and the role of CAD as a visualisation tool. Real Live projects with Industry give you the opportunity to put these skills into practice and get your first taste of working with clients.

In the second year, you’ll focus on developing an identity as a designer whilst learning more about design for manufacture and advanced digital techniques. You’ll work collaboratively through live projects with industry that will develop your independence, focusing on driving factors like consumer behaviour, emotional design and sustainability.

The third year allows you to specialise, tailoring your Major Project to your target career, putting all the skills developed into practice. You’ll consider the contextualisation of your work, including branding, costings and intellectual property. Further live projects with industry and competition briefs provide opportunities to produce stand out portfolio projects. The third-year culminates in an end-of-year Degree Show, as well as the opportunity to exhibit your work at a national design show.

The first year of the course is designed to provide you with solid foundations in becoming a designer/ maker, focusing on core design skills, material exploration and making, and the role of CAD as a visualisation tool. Real Live projects with Industry give you the opportunity to put these skills into practice and get your first taste of working with clients.

In the second year, you’ll focus on developing an identity as a designer whilst learning more about design for manufacture and advanced digital techniques. You’ll work collaboratively through live projects with industry that will develop your independence, focusing on driving factors like consumer behaviour, emotional design and sustainability.

The third year allows you to specialise, tailoring your Major Project to your target career, putting all the skills developed into practice. You’ll consider the contextualisation of your work, including branding, costings and intellectual property. Further live projects with industry and competition briefs provide opportunities to produce stand out portfolio projects. The third-year culminates in an end-of-year Degree Show, as well as the opportunity to exhibit your work at a national design show.

The first year of the course is designed to provide you with solid foundations in becoming a designer/ maker, focusing on core design skills, material exploration and making, and the role of CAD as a visualisation tool. Real Live projects with Industry give you the opportunity to put these skills into practice and get your first taste of working with clients.

In the second year, you’ll focus on developing an identity as a designer whilst learning more about design for manufacture and advanced digital techniques. You’ll work collaboratively through live projects with industry that will develop your independence, focusing on driving factors like consumer behaviour, emotional design and sustainability.

The third year allows you to specialise, tailoring your Major Project to your target career, putting all the skills developed into practice. You’ll consider the contextualisation of your work, including branding, costings and intellectual property. Further live projects with industry and competition briefs provide opportunities to produce stand out portfolio projects. The third-year culminates in an end-of-year Degree Show, as well as the opportunity to exhibit your work at a national design show.

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).

Chartered Society of Designers Accredited Course

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).

Chartered Society of Designers Accredited Course

Professional body accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).

Chartered Society of Designers Accredited Course

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Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 1 40 credits
Material Investigation 20 credits
Studio Skills 20 credits
Visualisation 1 20 credits
Visualisation 2 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 2 40 credits
Design For Manufacture 40 credits
Identity And Context 20 credits
Visualisation 3 20 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 3 20 credits
Graduate Futures 20 credits
Major Project 60 credits
People, Place And Society 20 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 1 40 credits
Material Investigation 20 credits
Studio Skills 20 credits
Visualisation 1 20 credits
Visualisation 2 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 2 40 credits
Design For Manufacture 40 credits
Identity And Context 20 credits
Visualisation 3 20 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 3 20 credits
Graduate Futures 20 credits
Major Project 60 credits
People, Place And Society 20 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Material Investigation 20 credits
Studio Skills 20 credits
Visualisation 1 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 1 40 credits
Visualisation 2 20 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Design For Manufacture 40 credits
Visualisation 3 20 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 2 40 credits
Identity And Context 20 credits
Year 5 compulsory modules
Design For Industry 3 20 credits
Graduate Futures 20 credits
People, Place And Society 20 credits
Year 6 compulsory modules
Major Project 60 credits

Entry requirements

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review

A foundation year is available for applicants who do not have the appropriate entry qualifications for direct entry to the degree level course, or applicants who wish to develop a broader set of creative skills before joining our Product, Furniture, Ceramics course. Our Art & Design foundation year has a long track record of success in providing a smooth transition to our BA (Hons) courses.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review

A foundation year is available for applicants who do not have the appropriate entry qualifications for direct entry to the degree level course, or applicants who wish to develop a broader set of creative skills before joining our Product, Furniture, Ceramics course. Our Art & Design foundation year has a long track record of success in providing a smooth transition to our BA (Hons) courses.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review

A foundation year is available for applicants who do not have the appropriate entry qualifications for direct entry to the degree level course, or applicants who wish to develop a broader set of creative skills before joining our Product, Furniture, Ceramics course. Our Art & Design foundation year has a long track record of success in providing a smooth transition to our BA (Hons) courses.

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

Facilities

Careers

Graduates from our design degrees are highly sought after, securing careers worldwide and working on a wide variety of projects. They work for companies including:

  • Habitat
  • M&S Home
  • Wedgwood
  • Westbridge Furniture
  • Evoke Creative
  • GoldenBear Toys
  • 1882

Some graduates are also running their own businesses, teaching, and studying at postgraduate level.

Staff work 1-1 with students and graduates to identify job, placement and internship opportunities. The professional network of our teaching team is invaluable in placing our talented graduates in industry

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The teaching on this course largely takes place in our dedicated studio and 3D workshops. You’ll work on a variety of live industry projects that aim to develop a broad skill set that you can apply in a range of careers. You’ll work both independently and in teams, with great opportunities to learn from other students and our expert teaching team. A typical week on the course will include tutorials, seminars, technical demonstrations, ‘thinking through making’ in our 3D workshops and software tutorials.

The teaching on this course largely takes place in our dedicated studio and 3D workshops. You’ll work on a variety of live industry projects that aim to develop a broad skill set that you can apply in a range of careers. You’ll work both independently and in teams, with great opportunities to learn from other students and our expert teaching team. A typical week on the course will include tutorials, seminars, technical demonstrations, ‘thinking through making’ in our 3D workshops and software tutorials.

The teaching on this course largely takes place in our dedicated studio and 3D workshops. You’ll work on a variety of live industry projects that aim to develop a broad skill set that you can apply in a range of careers. You’ll work both independently and in teams, with great opportunities to learn from other students and our expert teaching team. A typical week on the course will include tutorials, seminars, technical demonstrations, ‘thinking through making’ in our 3D workshops and software tutorials.

Assessment

All assessment takes place through the submission of coursework. This will include sketch work, models, presentation material, digital modelling files and written work.

There are no exams on this course.

All assessment takes place through the submission of coursework. This will include sketch work, models, presentation material, digital modelling files and written work.

There are no exams on this course.

All assessment takes place through the submission of coursework. This will include sketch work, models, presentation material, digital modelling files and written work.

There are no exams on this course.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

  • study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills
  • written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy
  • academic writing and how to reference
  • research skills
  • critical thinking and understanding arguments
  • revision, assessment and examination skills
  • time management

Additional support

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Feedback

You will receive regular feedback from our expert teaching team, both verbally in our studio and workshops, and more formally in writing at the end of each module.

You will receive regular feedback from our expert teaching team, both verbally in our studio and workshops, and more formally in writing at the end of each module.

You will receive regular feedback from our expert teaching team, both verbally in our studio and workshops, and more formally in writing at the end of each module.

Your study time will consist of in session contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the year of study but your timetable will provide you with a good opportunity to learn from our team of expert academics, whilst retaining the flexibility to manage your independent working.

Your study time will consist of in session contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the year of study but your timetable will provide you with a good opportunity to learn from our team of expert academics, whilst retaining the flexibility to manage your independent working.

Your study time will consist of in session contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the year of study but your timetable will provide you with a good opportunity to learn from our team of expert academics, whilst retaining the flexibility to manage your independent working.

Year 1

30% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
70% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 2

30% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
70% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 3

30% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
70% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Independent learning

Independent learning includes the development of design projects, written assignments and model making in your own time.

All our module handbooks provide a timetable with guidance on how to progress your projects when working independently in the studio or at home.

Independent learning includes the development of design projects, written assignments and model making in your own time.

All our module handbooks provide a timetable with guidance on how to progress your projects when working independently in the studio or at home.

Independent learning includes the development of design projects, written assignments and model making in your own time.

All our module handbooks provide a timetable with guidance on how to progress your projects when working independently in the studio or at home.

Year 1

25% practical assessments
67% coursework
8% written exams

Year 2

67% practical assessments
33% coursework
0% written exams

Year 3

17% practical assessments
83% coursework
0% written exams

Staff

The course is led by Dan Lewis and Tim Forrester who both have extensive industry and academic experience within the UK and abroad.

You'll also be taught by Senior Lecturers, Nigel Turner and Keeley Marshall who both have rich industry experience developing products for internationally recognised brands including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and their associated design partners.

Francesco Feltrin, Laura Plant, Tim Potts and Rich Gilmartin also deliver taught content, bringing a wealth of materials, manufacturing and consumer behaviour knowledge, software teaching to the course.

You will also learn and undertake technical demonstrations from our extensive and immensely knowledgeable technicians who bring a vast wealth of industry knowledge and global experience.

Dan Lewis

Course Director

Dan is the Design Course Director and Course Leader for Automotive & Transport Design. Dan is also the Co-Course Leader for Product, Furniture, Ceramics. His Background in Product and Furniture Design feeds into his Emotional Design PhD and research.

Dan's profile

Timothy Forrester

Senior Lecturer

Tim Forrester is one of Britain's most innovative designers. He achieved great success whilst working in Milan before returning to the UK to design and manufacture his high quality, inspirational and versatile furniture ranges.

Timothy's profile

Nigel Turner

Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer for Automotive & Transport Design, and Product, Furniture, Ceramics, with 20 years’ experience as a luxury designer for Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Viners, Aspreys, and 10 years as a product development manager at Michelin Lifestyle.

Nigel's profile

Keeley Marshall

Senior Lecturer

Keeley is an expert in all aspects of industrial ceramic design and production, specializing in 3D design and decorative processes and currently exploring 3d printing in eco PLA’s and ceramics.

Keeley's profile

Richard Gilmartin

Lecturer

I’m an automotive designer with 25 years of industry experience. I have worked for major international OEMs on production and show car programmes. I’m a lecturer in Transport Design and an active vehicle designer.

Richard's profile

Timothy Potts

P/T Lecturer (Hrly) - Design & Fine Art

Fees

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands
Part-time £4,620 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Not included in the fees:
  • Some modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials supplied to students. Other course materials can be purchased from our affordable on-campus Art Shop and the 3D workshops
  • The cost of educational visits are not included in the course fees and must be paid for by students. Please note these trips are optional.
  • Some modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials supplied to students. Other course materials can be purchased from our affordable on-campus Art Shop and the 3D workshops
  • The cost of educational visits are not included in the course fees and must be paid for by students. Please note these trips are optional.
  • Some modules are Industry Sponsored, with free materials supplied to students. Other course materials can be purchased from our affordable on-campus Art Shop and the 3D workshops
  • The cost of educational visits are not included in the course fees and must be paid for by students. Please note these trips are optional.
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our additional funding web pages, or visiting www.gov.uk.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

After my work was selected for New Designers, the support from my tutors and the Horizon Fund made it a possibility. I was worried about paying for the stand and the cost of living in London for a week, which all seemed overwhelming but the Horizon Fund helped everything go smoothly. I was so happy to be a part of New Designers and through it, I was able to make new connections with galleries and industries. It’s been a great stepping stone as it’s helped me to make new connections to aid me into the next stages of life after university. I want to give a massive thank you towards the Horizon fund for making that possible.

Serim Oh (Student)

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Our students

Handcarved, solid oak sideboard by Phillippa Bourne, Shortlisted for New Designer of the Year 2022

Sony Bluetooth Speaker Concept by Ewan Whotton, modelled in Soliworks

Teapot by Francesca Hartill for Duchess China 1888

Flexible Home room divider/ storage unit for John Lewis & Partners by Beata Gorgenyi

Ceramic and glass table by Brian Woods

Jasper-reimagined by Serim Oh for Wedgwood

New Designers course stand 2022

Hygge – The Caroline Gardner Stationary Product Design Winner by Zoe Benjamin. Made in ceramic and walnut

Stool designed for SCP. Made in cast horse hair, oak and polished steel by Megan Keeling.

Coffee set for Wedgwood made in Black Jasper with a walnut tray by Ross Mountford.

The Aerem Ignis SMART Home Hub by James Round

Plant Furniture by Ross Mountford. Made in oak and walnut.

Laser etched breakfast set by Beth Lock made in earthenware.

Lighting with infused iron lathe shavings by Megan Keeling.

Aura, an Air Monitoring Device using Nudge Design by Liam Dawson.

Textured ceramics by Rebecca Perry.

‘Blobs’ – Formica furniture award winner by Rachel Clay

Modular lighting by Soyida Akhtar made in jasperware and brass.

Lighting - traditional marquetry, infused with pewter by Erika Daskevica.

I feel they have done a great job with the live briefs and being able to get the resources and software for us to do the research like WGSN to seek what major trends are important. Having the chance to discuss and build a portfolio, bringing people in to either do a workshop or talk has been great. 

Brian Woods

Student working with interior products

The workshops are enjoyable and a great environment to be working in, everyone is willing to help each other with their projects and the technicians are there on hand to give advice on making/designs/problem solving with their knowledge.

Phillippa Bourne

Student working with furniture

Learning about plaster work and modelling has been the biggest industry preparation for me. I came in as a sculptural clay hand builder, but with the teaching from the course and technicians, as well as my placement with a local ceramic company I’ve been able to learn a lot in a very short space of time, especially considering when we were off because of the lockdowns. 

Francesca Hartill

Student working with ceramics

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