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Nigel Cross discusses the problem of how to make a television programme for the Man Made Futures course that will support students in their design project work.
Nigel Cross discusses the problem of how to make a television programme for the Man Made Futures course that will support students in their design project work.
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| Duration: | 00:03:59 |
| Contributor(s): | Nigel Cross |
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| Master programe code and title: | T262/09 Design strategies |
| Master programme production number: | 00525_5158 |
| Available to public: | yes |
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