De Montfort University (DMU), Master's Foundation Diploma, "International Incorporated Master's Art and Design Pathway"

In addition to the four core IIM modules, you will study EITHER:

Arts Communications and Major Arts Project for Postgraduate Study 
OR 
Design Tools and Techniques and Design Investigation for Postgraduate Study

Arts Communication for Postgraduate Study 
This module documents the relationship between studio practice and the cultural, historical, contemporary and professional framework that gives it meaning and relevance. It includes the study of art history and theory, guidance on professional life and career choices, and provides a structure for developing an understanding and awareness of art practice in all its forms. The module also includes necessary induction into safe and professional working practice and to studio equipment.

Major Arts Project for Postgraduate Study 
This module provides the opportunity of developing and creating a self-directed body of work. You are encouraged to establish an individual creative position and are able to gain appropriate practical experience of presentation. The module is student-centred and led by the work produced by each student. You are supported by a variety of teaching methods and encouraged to develop critical debates within the student group.

Design Tools and Techniques for Postgraduate Study 
This module is pivotal in providing you with the fundamental skills necessary to perform effectively at master’s level and to develop as designers in your chosen discipline. The module will teach, practice and apply the key skills required to be a successful designer and project manager in a competitive and challenging commercial environment. The curriculum includes, design, oral and written skills including both traditional hand-rendering techniques in addition to ICT/CAD soft and hardware. Students are exposed to a number of projects and developmental tasks and this will introduce them to a variety of discipline approaches as well as exploring their own specialism.

Design Investigation for Postgraduate Study 
This module consists of a number of activity-based design research projects which use RSA and similar project briefs. Each project will have a different deadline and you will work both individually and in mixed disciplinary groups in order to meet the project requirements. You are encouraged to take part in cross-discipline study and interaction alongside working within your own main discipline. Through meeting these challenges, you will be able to demonstrate your fitness for study at master’s level.