University of Brighton
28 March 2012
There is a common belief amongst the design fraternity that
success in design relies largely on the portfolio and what clients see as the
outcome of design rather than measuring or valuing the process. Students
experience this concept early in their career with the importance that is
placed on the end year show which is rarely incorporated into the study modules
with credits allocated. In education the ongoing process or study of design is
measured for the award with the end demonstration having no impact of a
successful award - the reverse of achieving success in practice.
Would a professional accreditation, which requires continual
professional development, address this anomaly and provide those commissioning,
employing or engaging designers with a basis upon which to chose a designer in
keeping with other professions.
If so, then such a professional accreditation must sit
firmly within design education in order that designers are fit for purpose when
graduating and are committed to their continual development as professionals
rather than focussing on the continual development of their portfolio.
This seminar will focus on the need for the professional
qualification of Chartered Designer, how best to integrate it into design
education and how design education may support its ongoing delivery.
This is one of the Higher Education Academy Discipline
Workshop and Seminar Series.
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