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Brief & Notes

The brief states that we are currently going through a climate crisis. We are working with the international arts centre HOME, a social and creative space in the heart of Manchester that offers a multitude of things to do including theatre productions, film screenings, exhibitions and events. 

“Visitors come to HOME to see plays, exhibitions, films or attend events but also to simply to have a drink or meal.”

“HOME has been on a journey to a zero-carbon future for over 10 years and are committed to reducing their environmental impact year on year”

We will be working in teams of 4-5 and will investigate and propose innovative ways to promote, develop and engage HOME sustainable values within the company, to its visitors and broader audiences. 

Practical project team (70%)-
-       Research and design proposal: PDF document detailing the design context and user analysis, sources of inspiration, definition of requirement, design concepts, evolution of the project and detailed design proposal. 
-       Digital prototypes
-       Individual reflective diary- Link to blog, which should provide a detailed narrative of creative engagement with the project.

Presentation team (30%)- 
-       Final pitch presentation

intended learning outcomes 
On successful complement of this assessment, you will be able to: 
Knowledge and Understanding 
1. Work collaboratively and effectively between disciplines in a team capacity showing effective time management, conflict resolution and time management.
2. As a collaborative collective provide documentation of you create/design process producing in producing an innovative design outcome. 
3. Present an ethical and socially conscious design proposal with a measurable impact on a specific user, group or community.
4. Develop a project plan which is reflective of industry standards.
5. Identify, build and use professional networks and skillsets in support of business, career and personal development. 
Transferable Skills and other Attributes 
1. Encourage entrepreneurial thinking and behaviours.
2. Facilitate collaborative working across course in order to foster innovation and networking.
3. Provide an understanding of industry practices, including branding, target market and project management. 
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4. Develop and build networks and skillsets in support of collaborative opportunities, career and personal development.
5. Develop a critical awareness of contemporary issues of morality, sustainability, ethicality and IP. 
RESEARCH AND DESIGN DOCUMENT ONLY 2500 WORDS!!!!



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