Module manager: Kenneth Feinstein
Email: K.A.Feinstein@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Creative Practice 1A DESN 1447 Creative Practice 1B DESN 1448
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module introduces you to the processes of research, design thinking, visualisation, experimentation, development and delivery of images, artefacts and objects integral to contemporary art and design practice. You will explore a selection of 2D, 3D, 4D, craft, industrial and digital making processes available within the School of Design. You will reflect upon the meaning of creative choices and strategies in response to current art and design challenges and critical debates through visual and written research.
The objective of this module is to introduce students to a range of visual research methods, generative, iterative and experimental approaches to both ideas and material processes as a way of responding to creative contemporary Art and Design Challenges. The module provides a framework to help students breakdown the complex processes of research and making, to develop meaningful creative responses.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. identify relevant research resources to inform the generation of a range of ideas in response to creative practice
2. express concepts, arguments and outcomes in a variety of forms informed by contemporary Art and Design practice and theory.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
3. implement design thinking skills to develop an experimental approach for the delivery of art and design outcomes.
4. apply reiterative practical skills and knowledge to prototype and make Art and Design outcomes in response to a project brief.
5. Reflect on the process and outcome from a variety of perspectives.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Practical | 22 | 4 | 88 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Private study hours | 301 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 99 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
Students’ work will be presented to tutors during weekly practical studio sessions providing students with the opportunity to ask for formative guidance.
The module will have a mid-stage monitoring process which will involve peer-review and tutor feedback on semester 1 work.
The module will consist of a series of mini projects that include formative feedback opportunities such as peer-review, group critique and dialogues.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Integrated (digital) portfolio | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Coursework will be presented as a series of mini projects which include formative assessment events such as peer review, group critique and dialogues.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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