Designer Maker - NA

Newcastle College University Centre

With our Designer Maker Foundation Degree you will enjoy practical workshops, insightful lectures and exciting industry visits as you explore ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and small product design. You can choose to specialise in one area or experiment across several, allowing you to discover your unique creative voice.In your first year, you’ll lay the groundwork in 3D design and craft, gaining hands-on experience in ceramics, jewellery, and textiles and get to grips with digital design tools and software. You'll also explore current debates on ethics and sustainability in the creative industry.In your second year, you’ll refine your area of specialism, whether that's diving deeper into one field or adopting a multidisciplinary approach. You’ll tackle live briefs set by industry partners, gaining invaluable real-world experience whilst developing your business and entrepreneurial skills. Studying key topics like the circular economy and sustainable design practices will ensure you graduate ready to meet the demands of the modern craft and design industry.

Art and Design