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MA Ceramic Design

Institution:

Staffordshire University

Dept/School/Faculty:

Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies

Duration:

12 months full time; up to seven years part time

Entry Requirements:

Good honours degree & interview with portfolio

Masters Fees:

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/postgraduate/course_fees/amd.jsp

Start Month(s):

September

Masters Degree Type:

Contact Name:

Prof. David Sanderson

Study Type:

Key features

Stoke-on-Trent – the centre of the UK ceramics industry, an infrastructure to support ceramic manufacture and a wealth of visual historical reference.
Paid work placement opportunities
NO course material costs!

What it's about
This course is regarded as one of the leading postgraduate programmes worldwide for its work in ceramic design for manufacture. Located in the heart of the Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, this long established course has consistently produced graduates now employed by many of the leading ceramic companies both in the UK and overseas. The close relationship between the course and industry is mutually beneficial and is primarily responsible for the unique character and international reputation of the course.

Why study MA Ceramic Design in Stoke-on-Trent, UK?
Stoke-on-Trent – the centre of the UK ceramics industry, an infrastructure to support ceramic manufacture and a wealth of visual historical reference

We offer a provision for the study of ceramic design that is unique within the UK and is supported by substantial making, printing and computer workshop facilities

NO course material costs!
Paid work placement opportunities
Remuneration for your commercial design work
Gain specialist skills in CADCAM, entrepreneurship, business and employment
Our own production unit or one of the many factories we work with can facilitate your ideas into the marketplace
Exhibit your graduating work at a major international trade fair

What you do
Format and presentation
CADCAM
2D ceramics - associated surface/decorating techniques
3D ceramics - model/mouldmaking, forming and finishing
client led briefs
the core integration of professional, market and commercial issues/factors
industrial placement opportunities
engage in research and practice towards a vocational goal.

Where next
Freelance designer/producer etc consultant; entrepreneur
Commercial studio practice - design; sales; marketing; buying
FE/HE lecturing
Graduate employment 1991 - 2007:

179 graduates 161 (90%) in design related employment
128 (80%) of which in ceramic industries worldwide
105 (81%) of which in UK ceramic industries

External Examiner praise
“The experience gained on the course prepares the student for the ‘real world’ and puts them higher on the potential employment ladder. The curriculum is engaging, challenging and balanced allowing each student room for personal creative growth but at the same time within the context of the commercial world with strong links to manufacturing and professional design practices. This approach is to be applauded and encouraged as it will continue to deliver innovative and relevant industrial designers. In addition to this the course continues to expose students to the international Ceramic Design arena and long may they continue to travel and exhibit at key Trade Fairs such as Frankfurt Ambiente, Tendence and the NEC Spring Fair”.

Visit the MA Ceramic Design page on the Staffordshire University web site for more details!

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