MA/MRes Design at Northumbria by Northumbria University

DESIGN AT NORTHUMBRIA

Welcome to Design at Northumbria University Design MRes Design MA

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YOUR COURSES

Why Design at Northumbria?  Northumbria's School of Design was named one of Europe’s top design schools by US Business Week magazine and has an international reputation for innovation and creativity.  We’re ranked 10th in the UK for Design & Crafts in The Guardian University Guide 2020.  Northumbria is in the UK top 10 for research power in Arts and Design.

Why Design at Northumbria? Northumbria boasts an illustrious design alumni list including:  Sir Jonathan Ive (former Senior Vice-President, Apple).  Tim Brown (Chief Executive, IDEO).  Warren Trezevant (Animator and Creative Lead, Pixar Animation Studios).  Peter Horbury (Executive Vice-president, Design at Geely Auto).  Rob Law MBE (Founder, Trunki).  Nicola Morgan (Designer, Lanvin, Paris).

Research Rich Learning The School of Design hosts 3 research groups:  Design Issues This research group addresses complex social and cultural issues from a design perspective. We work on themes such as:  Social care issues with: the Carers Centre Newcastle and Alzheimer’s Scotland.  Socio-economic challenges with: Newcastle YMCA and Traidcraft.  Mental health issues.

Research Rich Learning The School of Design hosts 3 research groups: ď&#x201A;§ Design Innovation and Research Methods This group focuses on innovating and creating value across society by applying design-led innovation better research methods to support the work of designers in context. Work involves the industrial and commercial sector, such as design's role in corporate innovation and creativity in product manufacturing and service organisations.

Research Rich Learning The School of Design hosts 3 research groups: ď&#x201A;§ Design Making This research group focuses on materials and the cultural and technology benefits of making in society. Researchers work in product, industrial, interaction, service, textile, craft, fashion and interior design disciplines.

Northumbria X-Studio (Extended Studio)  The School of Design operates an extended studio approach (X-Studio) that embraces our physical studios and making workshops as well as our virtual spaces to create a flexible and rich environment that is responsive to our learners’ needs.  This dedicated approach has been developed over many years of continuous teaching innovation, research and industry collaboration. It has created a supportive extended studio culture that encourages our students to learn flexibly, dynamically blending their learning and University experience between physical and digital interactions both in real-time and online at their own pace.  We believe that this X-Studio culture not only helps our students to become more confident autonomous learners but also prepares them for a dynamic design industry in which an extended studio philosophy is current practice.

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Design MRes

Design MA

Design MRes

Why Design MRes at Northumbria? ď&#x201A;§ The Design MRes gives you the opportunity to carry out original, in-depth design research and to develop the skills to become a critical thinker and innovative researcher. ď&#x201A;§ The course encourages intellectual curiosity and inquiry, challenging you to develop a robust and dynamic approach to research. ď&#x201A;§ The taught modules provide an excellent framework of practical, communication and transferable skills, supporting your development into a flexible and selfmotivated early-career researcher.

Design MRes at Northumbria ď&#x201A;§ You will gain an understanding of research methods, tools and ethical principles along with professional skills in selfmanagement, project planning, academic writing and presentations. ď&#x201A;§ You will develop your research with MRes students from the Faculty of Arts, Design & Social Sciences, energising interdisciplinary conversations and provocative thinking. ď&#x201A;§ You will create and deliver a unique, significant project in the form of a dissertation or practice-based output, to demonstrate your ability to produce thought-provoking, well-grounded design research that stimulates debate and contributes to your community of practice.

Ways to Study The Design MRes is primarily delivered via:  Group seminar sessions.  Interdisciplinary discussion groups.  1-2-1 supervision meetings.  A proactive extended studio approach (whether onsite and virtual).  Full Time – 1 year or Part Time – 2 years

Our Staff  The Design MRes team have wide ranging professional experience and research specialisms which are aligned to the courses, to inform teaching. There are expertise from a variety of design backgrounds and work experiences.  Tutors have significant experience running live projects, understanding business needs, working on funded research projects, and producing publications.  Academic staff will be there to support you through every step of your course, ensuring you leave with confidence and full understanding of all aspects of this dynamic industry.

Our Staff  Catherine Glover

Senior Lecturer in Fashion Communication MRes Programme Leader Fashion PR, Design Journalism, Publishing and Branding expertise

 Dr Rupert Ashmore

Senior Lecturer – Design and Arts departments Art and Design History, Fine Art, Photography, Film expertise

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ Dr Elsa Devienne

Lecturer in US History Urban, Environmental, Gender, Body & Sexuality History expertise

ď&#x201A;§ Dr Kate Sloan

Senior Lecturer in Visual and Material Culture Modern and Contemporary Art History, Material Culture of Technology, Art and Science expertise

Design MRes - Examples of Current Modules Research Methods

Research Development

MRes Dissertation

Critical Contexts

Academic Language Skills (Optional in Sem 1&2 International and EU Students)

Teaching and Assessment Teaching  Courses are split into 3 modules worth 30 credits, and a dissertation worth 90 credits = 180 credits in total.  You will take 2 discipline-specific modules that examine the key themes, traditions, and debates in your chosen area. A third module supports you in developing an aspect of your research project and refining your presentation skills for sharing your research at an academic conference.  Teaching, with periods of supervision, self-directed study and tutor-guided independent study.  The academic team will help you develop the skills required to plan, manage and review your learning, with supervision built in throughout the programme to support you in your personal and professional development of skills.  There are guest speakers, engagement with industry and field study opportunities.

Teaching and Assessment Assessment Assessments reflect a mixture of traditional and innovative practices, including:  Project scoping and planning  Critical literature review  Reflective writing  Academic article  Oral presentation at an academic symposium  Dissertation / practice-based portfolio of work

Teaching and Assessment Assessment You will have the choice to opt between:  A traditional, thesis assessment as a 20,000 word dissertation.  A practice-based option as a 10,000 word dissertation + practical project.  The final research project can be either a specialist, in-depth study based upon a substantial body of subject-relevant sources or through a broader interdisciplinary approach.

Entry Requirements – Design MRes  Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.  International qualifications - if you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit: www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry  English language requirements - international applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).  A statement of your proposed area of study in order to identify a suitable supervisor *The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Design MA

Design MA at Northumbria ď&#x201A;§ You will work on live industry projects to enhance your CV and personal development through collaboration with those currently working in industry. ď&#x201A;§ Our MA Design will prepare you with the essential skills and knowledge to improve your career prospects, start your own business or further develop specialist design skills.

Design MA Live Projects Recent industry projects include:  Work on oral healthcare with Procter and Gamble  Wearable technology projects with the CPI National Centre for Printable Electronics  Person-centred healthcare services with the Academic Health Science Network  Development of innovative kitchenware with Lakeland

Design MA at Northumbria  Offering the perfect blend of theory and Design Thinking in the context of business and society, MA Design will enable you to focus on your own specialist area of design practice.  The course incorporates practice-based learning that is informed by contemporary, contextual influences and founded on your own personal aims and professional direction.  The course will focus on developing your core skills.  Different disciplines are practiced by students in the studio such as: 3D design, fashion communication, fashion design, fashion marketing, graphic design, communication design, service design, interaction design, industrial design, interior design, 3D design and transportation design.

Our Staff  The Design MA team have wide ranging professional experience and research specialisms which are aligned to the courses, to inform teaching. They have expertise from a variety of design backgrounds and work experiences.  Tutors have significant experience running live projects, understanding business needs, working on funded research projects, and producing publications.  Academic staff will be there to support you through every step of your course, ensuring you leave with confidence and full understanding of all aspects of this dynamic industry.

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ Matteo Conti

Senior Lecturer in Design Innovation MA/MSc MDI & MA Design Programme Leader Smart/e-Mobility and Vehicle & Industrial Design Expertise

ď&#x201A;§ Dr Stuart English

Associate Professor Subject Leader: Industrial Design Design Thinking & Design Led Innovation Expertise

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ Matthew Lievesley

Reader in Design Director of Employability Industrial, Service and User-centre Design Expertise

ď&#x201A;§ Dr Nick Spencer

Senior Lecturer in Design Innovation Understandings of Networked Design Intelligence Expertise

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ Steve Bailey

Associate Senior Lecturer in Design Practice Director of Also This Limited Product Design and Innovation Expertise

ď&#x201A;§ Rafiq Elmansy

Lecturer in Design & Design Management Founder of http://www.designorate.com Author, Researcher and Digital Design Expertise

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ Prof Sheng-feng Qin Professor

Researcher and Industrial Design and Engineering Expertise

ď&#x201A;§ Justine Carrion-Weiss Associate Lecturer

Researcher and Design Led Innovation Expertise

Design MA at Northumbria ď&#x201A;§ Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work

Design MA - Examples of Current Modules Academic Language Skills

Design Thinking

Design Process

Design Practice1: Professional Direction

Design Practice 2: Experimentation

Project/Thesis

Sem 1

Sem 2

Sem 3.

(Optional in Sem 1&2 International and EU Students)

Teaching and Assessment Teaching  Courses are split into 4 modules worth 30 credits, and a dissertation worth 60 credits = 180 credits in total.  Teaching is delivered via a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.  You will also undertake 2 collaborative projects (in semester 1 and 2) to allow you to put your skills into practise in a real-world context.

Teaching and Assessment Assessment

 You will be assessed by coursework and project work.  Assessments reflect professional practice and include:  Visual / verbal presentations  Technical reports  Group work  Projects  Valuations  You will also undertake a final project or thesis to demonstrate all of the skills you have acquired on this course.  This will be undertaken under the supervision of your dedicated tutor who will provide advice and guidance at all stages.  No exams to take!

Entry Requirements – Design MA  Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.  International qualifications - if you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit: www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry  English language requirements - international applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

YOUR CAMPUS

Our Facilities  Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities.*  Major campus investment in recent years – Sport Central, Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios, Computer and Information Sciences Building.  One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access.***  Our IT, library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction.** *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 ** National Student Survey 2019 *** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance.

Design Facilities This course is delivered by Northumbria School of Design, in the main City Campus – a dedicated learning space located within Newcastle city centre. Students benefit from some of the state-of-the-art facilities and the latest in design technology including:  Dedicated exhibition gallery and outdoor show spaces

 Industry standard textile, printing, knit and garment

 Modern presentation rooms with latest screening facilities

 Construction facilities

 Digital photography studio

 Sound studios and recording booths

 CAD suites

 Interaction and animation studios

 Traditional letterpress and screen printing

 Mobile laptop facilities

 The latest in computer numerically controlled machinery

 Postgraduate, research and consultancy suites

 Extensive 3D prototyping workshops

Design MA Facilities  Our MA studio is in Northumberland Building (NBD054).  A meeting/work space room provided and shared kitchen area.  Equipment in use: 5 Apple Macs, a PC with projector and 1 TV screen.  A dedicated studio at the heart of the City Campus, close to Digital Commons (pictured) and the University Library.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

What do our students think? The Design MRes at Northumbria has been a fascinating introduction to the world of research. During the first year we have explored the building blocks of research thinking and project design, allowing me to really get to grips with outlining my own unique research focus.

LUCY MARLOR, DESIGN MRES CURRENT STUDENT

A particular highlight has been the organisation of our own multidisciplinary conference. In addition, the task of writing and presenting a research paper at the conference has been a great experience and has given me the confidence to drive my research forward to seek further outlets such as external symposiums and journals. The course is already opening up opportunities to explore after graduation, which is exciting!

What do our students think? As a young designer and researcher specialising in sustainable knitwear practices, participating in the Design MRes course at Northumbria University has helped me to develop my academic and professional research skills. CHARLOTTE KELLY, DESIGN MRES This course allows students to focus on their individual CURRENT STUDENT specialisms whilst developing their creative, reflective and critical thinking abilities. The modules within this course have been organised excellently to benefit the progression of research skills for a range of disciplines.

The module tutors and individual supervisors provide a great deal of support throughout the duration of this course. As a practice-based designer, I have been able to tailor the outcome of my research to accommodate my design specialism, whilst being introduced to new methodologies and theories that have massively improved my academic research skills.

YOUR FUTURE

Career Success at Northumbria  A postgraduate degree will boost your earning potential. According to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, postgraduates earn on average £6,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts.  Praise from Which? University Student Survey 2018 ranked us as one of the top-rated universities for ‘job readiness’ in the UK.  Northumbria is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate start-ups based on turnover, according to the HEBCIS Survey 2016/17.  Our Careers and Employment Service will help at every stage, from finding part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities that fit alongside your studies, to finding your first full-time job after graduation.

Where do our Graduates Go?

Once you have completed the Design MRes or Design MA course, you will possess the skills and ability to make an impact in the design industry, whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to enhance your professional development. The courses will…  Build on your undergraduate skills, adding intensity, complexity and depth of study as you also develop communication, time management and highly developed research and inquiry skills.  Teach you to demonstrate critical awareness of research and scholarship in your chosen design discipline and show that you are self-motivated, disciplined and possess a thirst for learning.  Give you skills for life-long learning, including critical skills and attitudes, presentation skills, and the ability to reflect and evaluate. These are all attractive traits and in demand from employers.  Prepare you for broad range of jobs within design companies, private organisations and the public sector, in addition to specialist jobs within your chosen specialism.  Provide you with the knowledge and experience to be able to set up your very own design company, in addition to providing a strong foundation for progression to PhD studies.

Where do our Graduates Go? There is also the option of tackling a PhD and becoming an expert in your chosen field. Some recent design graduates have chosen this path:  Mark Green awarded Design PhD at Northumbria  Ollie Hemstock awarded Design PhD at Northumbria  Hannah James Louwerse awarded a AHRC’s Northern Bridge Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NBC DTP) project with National Trust  Justine Carrion-Weiss awarded a Northumbria REF Doctoral Bursary in Innovation Design PhD + Associate Lecturer in MA Design  Alexandra Tinning undertaking Design PhD at Northumbria

Where do our Graduates Go? Many of our graduates follow a career path based on their previous discipline, entering fields such as: Industrial Design, Interactive Media Design, Management, Marketing, Computing, Engineering and Psychology.

Where do our Graduates Go?  Ryan McGinley: Principal Designer/Consultant at PA Consulting Group  Joanes Mandaluniz: Senior Project Development Manager at Siemens Gamesa  Micahel Keong: R&D Design Manager at Kenford Industrial Company Ltd  Mark Green: Director at ggreenhouse  Diamz Adition: Principal at ARCHID design&build  Vivian Lo: Associate Manager at Mattel Asia Pacific  Freddie Gibbons: Market Project Manager – Jaguar Land Rover at Spark 44  Lauren Fridlington: Head of 3D Department at Design International

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note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.