Teaching and assessment for Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons)

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

Teaching

As a student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, you will be part of a vibrant studio culture with a personal studio space and access to workshops, digital fabrication and CAD facilities. You’ll be supported by an Interiors team providing individual and group tutorials that help you gain confidence in generating and resolving sophisticated interior ideas.

You will study:

adaptive reuse, space-planning and spatial theories, [remove - systems, and analysis]
model making and place-based prototyping (physical and digital)
CAD and digital manufacturing processes: [remove: laser-cutting, 3D printing, and automation (CNC)]
construction principles, [remove - furniture,] materials, structures, and assembly
basic coding and programming linked to interior contexts
presentation, drawing and research skills
critical and contextual studies

Assessment

At each Level, we assess modules and studio projects through:

interiors projects
digital, creative, and spatial thinking
regular reviews
contextual writing to support your ideas

Core Modules

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Module code: DJ11007 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Picture Symbol Icon full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: DJ21007 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module focuses on the global context in which designers and makers operate.

The core of the module discusses the concept of sustainability and asks: What needs to change? Why? How can designers & makers contribute to such changes?

Change by Design full module details

Module code: DJ21015 Credits: 40 Semester: Semester 1

Through a series of projects, you will explore the likes of the body and its occupation of space.

You will also explore the tracking of human behaviours within space.

There will be an emphasis on developing a strong creative sketchbook-based research and design development process.

Interiors & Interactions full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: DJ31035 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

Interaction Design: Physical Digital Spatial full module details

Module code: DJ32016 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

Explore a range of narrative strategies used across built environment disciplines in response to design briefs reflecting a range of spatial design outcomes.

You will develop narrative understanding and spatial thinking, build upon earlier CAD skills needed for future employment, and develop a critical awareness of your design process.

Design for Narrative Environments full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: DJ31001 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

Art, Science and Visual Thinking full module details

Module code: DJ31005 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

In this module, you will explore contemporary and historical printmaking techniques through printmaking within tutorials specific to your print workshop explorations.

The historical evolution of print will be studied, as well as contemporary printmaking practices through lectures and the writing of a print themed essay.

Print and Printability full module details

Module code: DJ31017 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

You will explore comic creation practices and theory using interdisciplinary approaches, and to learn about different options for working professionally in the comics field, while developing your own short-form comic. You will get the chance to practise the skills using both traditional and digital methods.

Comic Art & Graphic Novels full module details

Module code: DJ31043 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

You will be introduced to the principles and practices of moving images, integrating story-telling, narrative development, scripting, sound design, production, and post-production.

These practice-based skills will be underpinned and enhanced by film theory and history, film language, and techniques to give students a holistic understanding of moving images.

Communication in Moving Image full module details

Module code: DJ32004 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

Empower yourself as a designer through building and enhancing your academic research skills.

Hone your ability to understand and communicate key ideas and theories that are relevant to designers working today.

Find your own voice as a researcher by investigating a topic that is right for you.

Research & Creative Practice Part 1 full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: DJ40009 Credits: 90 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Spend two semesters working on your most substantial project so far, ready to show the world what you can do.

With our support, you'll define your own brief, manage your own project, and develop your own unique voice as a designer.

Personal Honours Project full module details

Optional Modules

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Module code: DJ41001 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

Research & Creative Practice Part 2 full module details

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