ma designer maker engages with current debates around craft and making activities in the creative industries and beyond. the course encourages exploration of materials and materiality. this includes the processes and technologies that support making. research will be integrated into your practice. you'll have the opportunity to design and develop innovative techniques, tools or technologies. you'll be supported in addressing ethical issues such as diversity, ecologies and inclusivity. this will help define your position as designer maker. you’ll develop a project from proposal to realisation that is audience ready. discovering new materials and processes as you explore the meaning of ‘making’. what to expect a diverse cohort: learn new perspectives from fellow students from distinct cultures and creative backgrounds, including craft, product, furniture design and architecture. inter-disciplinary learning: be part of a community of postgraduate design students from different courses who share making spaces with opportunities for activities to learn from one another. discourse: take part in seminars and discussions that cover material culture studies, anthropology, philosophy, sustainability, consumerism, museum studies and literature. critical thinking: engage with contemporary debates in craft, design and material practices. creative facilities: access to course specific digital resources as well as camberwell's shared workshops, including printmaking, photography, film, moving image, digital fabrication and related software, plastic, ceramics, wood and metalwork. view the camberwell facilities. industry experience and opportunities you’ll have the opportunity to access collections, makers’ studios, galleries and museums. these will help advance your critical understanding of designer maker practice. you’ll use processes of object-based learning through access to the ual archives and special collections. these include the camberwell ilea and david usborne collections. working with the curators you’ll explore a range of research methods and techniques. you'll explore the history of design and craft to inform future practices. you'll develop skills and knowledge in communicating your ideas to relevant audiences. you'll have opportunities to disseminate and display your work. mode of study ma designer maker is offered in full-time mode and runs for 45 weeks over 15 months. you will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.