Spruce, J., 2007.
Examining the role of the studio environment within design education
| Output Type: | Conference paper |
| Presented at: | Engineering & Product Design Education Conference, Shaping the Future |
| Publication: | DS 43: Proceedings of E and PDE 2007, the 9th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education |
| Venue: | Newcastle, UK |
| Dates: | 13/9/2007 - 14/9/2007 |
| ISBN/ISSN: | 9780955394218 |
| Pagination: | pp. 331-336 |
This paper will examine the role of the design studio as a learning environment within the context of UK design education. The utilization of this resource can have a major influence upon a programmes structure and delivery, but does it really offer students the opportunity for a more enriched learning experience? The author considers this through exploring social learning theories and the phenomenon of studio culture. To support this study, current perspectives and opinions are gained from students studying upon the University of Salford's (BA) Product Design programme. This input has been gathered via questionnaires, module feedback and discussion.