You will be expected to work collaboratively in an internationalised, cross-disciplinary and transcultural context. The focus of the course is on employing research and critical and creative thinking skills to solve complex 3D design problems, with imagination and insight.<br/><br/><br/>- Research and critical and creative thinking are at the heart of all projects, as is ensuring you recognise sustainable and ethical approaches.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the option to apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See the ‘Modules’ section for more information.<br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>You will be guided towards creative, imaginative and innovative ways of problem-solving and investigation.<br/><br/>We aim to provide you with multiple options for the expression of creative explorations, including academic writing, multi-media outcomes, model making, oral and visual presentations, digital portfolios and online content.<br/><br/>Key features of the course are the opportunities for working with live client projects and where possible, Collaborative Online International Learning projects (COIL).<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist design studios4 feature drawing tables, presentation equipment and wireless internet access, supported by a dedicated print bureau for 2D outputs up to A0 size and the CSAD Art Shop.<br/><br/><br/>- Extensive facilities include state-of-the-art laser cutting, rapid prototyping, desktop CNC milling, 3D printing facilities, paint spraying, scanners, two large block material workshops and handwork shops.<br/><br/><br/>- Computing suites offer modelling, animation and analysis software, as well as graphic and word-processing packages, including Alias, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Vector works, RAMSIS and Jack ergonomics software. Visualisation is supported with software such as Bunkspeed, Showcase and VRED. <br/>