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University of the Arts London: Designer Maker

Institution University of the Arts London View institution profile
Department Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London
Web arts.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

MA Designer Maker at Camberwell College of Arts aims to take the lead in re-asserting the position of craft and making in the contexts of contemporary design discourse, society and humanity.

The course engages with current debates around craft and making activities in the design industry and beyond. It enables you to explore new materials, innovative tools and methodologies and address ethical issues such as diversity, ecology and inclusivity in relation to design. 

You’ll have the opportunity to develop a project from proposal to final exhibition, 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 different 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 the same teaching and learning spaces.

  • New ideas: Take part in seminars and discussions that cover material culture studies, anthropology, philosophy, sustainability, consumerism, museum studies, psychology and literature.

  • Critical thinking: Engage with contemporary debates in applied arts, design and object-based art.

  • Creative facilities: Access to course specific digital resources as well Camberwell's shared workshops, including printmaking, photography, film, moving image, digital, plastic, ceramics, wood and metalwork.

Industry experience and opportunities

You’ll have the opportunity to access collections, makers’ studios, galleries and museums to help advance your critical understanding of designer maker practice. You’ll also use the Camberwell ILEA collection housed at Camberwell College of Arts, where you’ll work with the UAL Archives and Special Collection curator. This will give you insight into the role of archives as you engage with the history of design and craft.

About Camberwell College of Arts

Camberwell College of Arts is a renowned art and design college. Our courses will make you think about your social responsibility, as well as develop your critical and making skills. We give students the space to explore their creativity. Staff will support and challenge you to rethink current practices. Our facilities embrace both traditional craftsmanship and digital technology.

Our south east London location is also home to a thriving arts scene. The area hosts a variety of galleries, project spaces and studios that our students, staff and graduates work and exhibit in. These include on-site gallery Camberwell Space, Work Form, Garudio Studiage and DKUK.
 Our international partnerships, projects and exchanges provide opportunities for our students and staff to broaden perspectives and knowledge. They also explore how art and design can support communities in a global context.

Our alumni include: Matt Clark - Creative Director, United Visual Artists Matthew Stone - Artist Aries Moross - Art Director, Studio Moross Emily Druiff - Consultant, researcher and coach Errol Donald - Creative Director, curator and educator Alice Hawkins - Photographer Jody Barton - Illustrator Emma Thomas - Co-founder, A Practice for Everyday Life Jack Sachs - Animator and Illustrator

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University of the Arts London

About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London has ranked 2nd in the world in Art and Design for the 7th year in a row in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. With graduates making epic waves and developments on the arts scene and appearing on award shortlists ranging from the Turner Prize to the Oscars, UAL is renowned for kickstarting creative careers.

We are made up of 6 world-renowned Colleges and our Creative Computing Institute. Learn more about each of them below:

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