3D Design

Semester Subject Intensive Programs (SIPs)
Study abroad students enrolled in an SIP program are fully integrated into the degree courses and study alongside UK degree seeking students. Since the study of art and design is different in Europe, students will find they are working more independently than at their home schools.  In addition, students are encouraged to take a hands-on, project oriented approach to learning. Professors offer guidance and support to visiting students in order to help them fit seamlessly into their program of choice. Students will earn 15 US credits per semester. Each subject-specific semester program at UAL is designed with the goal of maximizing the student experience; both in terms of providing a framework for academic inquiry, as well as offering each student the opportunity to work under the mentorship of leading industry professionals. Upon acceptance, students will be appropriately placed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the program, depending on the student’s portfolio.

Ceramic Design | CSM

Ceramic Design at CSM redefines ceramics, invents new uses and challenges traditions. Students learn to question how ceramic materials are used and explored, within a historical and theoretical context, and by way of a range of ceramic practices including design for the vessel; Tableware; hollowware and gift ware; interior, architectural and environmental ceramics. Students are taught by professional ceramic designers in CSM’s hand building, throwing and plaster forming studios. CSM also have a glaze room, kiln room and slip casting room.

Students are placed into either year 1 or year 2 of the program (based on portfolio). Below you will find the set curriculum for each term.

Year 1|Fall: 15 Credits
DD CE CM 300 – Creative Aspirations
DD CE CM 310 – Personal and Professional Development, The London Project 1
Year 1|Spring: 15 Credits
DD CE CM 320 – Personal Language
DD CE CM 330 – Contextual Studies 1: Modus Operandi

Year 2|Fall: 15 Credits
DD CE CM 350 – Manufacturing and Materiality
DD CE CM 360 – Ceramic Design Elective Studies
Year 2|Spring: 15 Credits
DD CE CM 370 – Design Relationships
DD CE CM 380 – Ceramics Plus

For course descriptions, click on “Class Schedules” to the left. Courses are subject to change.

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Jewelry Design | CSM

Jewelry Design at CSM is for those of who aim to define the direction of contemporary jewelry, and become highly skilled designermakers. It is about creating jewelry of quality, in terms of both its concept and realization, and it has a reputation for ground-breaking ideas and the innovative use of materials. Your personal creativity grows through studio projects, and we focus on developing your creative problem-solving skills, fluency of visual language, craft skills, and your appreciation of jewelry’s historic, social and cultural context.

Students are placed into either year 1 or year 2 of the program (based on portfolio). Below you will find the set curriculum for each term.

Year 1|Fall: 15 Credits
DD JD CM 300 – Exploring the Foundations of Design and Practical Skills
DD JD CM 310 – Personal and Professional Development, The London Project 1
Year 1|Spring: 15 Credits
DD JD CM 320 – Potential of Ideas, Materials, Research and Sourcing
DD JD CM 330 – Cultural Studies

Year 2|Fall: 15 Credits
DD JD CM 350 – Investigating the Design Process
DD JD CM 360 – Jewelry Design Elective Program
Year 2|Spring: 15 Credits
DD JD CM 370 – The Designer in Context
DD JD CM 380 – Cultural Studies Dissertation Research Project

For course descriptions, click on “Class Schedules” to the left. Courses are subject to change.

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Product Design | CSM

This internationally renowned program is the longest standing of its kind in the UK. Companies such as Kodak, LG Electronics and Panasonic support projects and act in an advisory capacity as clients for students. It is a practice-based design course for people who can think creatively, and who want to explore issues through creative risk-taking. CSM provide the opportunity to explore a range of design outcomes including packaging, furniture and consumer product design. Debate and reflective practice are encouraged in order to facilitate personal and professional development.

Students are placed into either year 1 or year 2 of the program (based on portfolio). Below you will find the set curriculum for each term.

Year 1|Fall: 15 Credits
DD PD CM 310 – Introduction to Study in Higher Education for Product Design
DD PD CM 320 – Introduction to Design Process Skills and Knowledge
DD PD CM 330 -  Contextual Studies: Tools and Ideas
Year 1|Spring: 15 Credits
DD PD CM 320 – Introduction to Design Process Skills and Knowledge
DD PD CM 330 – Contextual Studies: Tools and Ideas

Year 2|Fall: 15 Credits
DD PD CM 350: Brand and Design
DD PD CM 360: Elective
Year 2|Spring: 15 Credits
DD PD CM 350:  Brand and Design
DD PD CM 370 – User Experience and Behaviors
DD PD CM 380 – Critical Self Reflection: Inside, Outside, Next

For course descriptions, click on “Class Schedules” to the left. Courses are subject to change.

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3D Design | CCA

This program places the ‘designer-maker’ firmly at the center of design production, combining a critical investigative approach with the physical practice of making. The focus is on ‘small batch’ production and the ‘one-off’ within design. Students are encouraged to challenge norms and question conventions as a designer-maker, through developing a personal approach to researching, experimenting, designing and making in the context of an increasingly complex commodity culture.

Students are placed into either year 1 or year 2 of the program (based on portfolio). Below you will find the set curriculum for each term.

Year 1|Fall: 15 Credits
DD DD CA 300 – Induction
DD DD CA 310 – Defining  the  Subject:  Making  and Meaning
Year 1|Spring: 15 Credits
DD DD CA 300 – Induction
DD DD CA 310 – Defining  the  Subject:  Making  and Meaning
DD DD CA 320 – Critical Context and Reflective Practice
DD DD CA 330 – Exploring the Subject Possibilities: Technology, Identity and Meaning

Year 2|Fall: 15 Credits
DD DD CA 350 – Elective
DD DD CA 355 – Developing a Methodology: Establishing your Position
Year 2|Spring: 15 Credits
DD DD CA 350 – Elective
DD DD CA 355 – Developing a Methodology: Establishing your Position
DD DD CA 360 – Reflection, Planning and Presentation
DD DD CA 365 – Contexts for your work: Exploring and Evolving your Position

For course descriptions, click on “Class Schedules” to the left. Courses are subject to change.

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