In Furniture Design 3 instruction is through project-based work, with a focus on developing creative and analytical skills. The technical skills required to make items of furniture are also extended. A broad range of intermediate design skills, techniques and processes is introduced, including more advanced machine practice and its associated occupational health and safety principles. Various methodologies for conceptualizing and developing design ideas, such as sketching, model-making and prototype fabrication, are applied. Studio theory increasingly serves to contextualize the student’s practice within the broader context of art and design. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to

1. show an increased level of skill with use of materials, equipment and tools relevant to design in this discipline.
2. plan and manage design projects, independently or collaboratively
3. exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way
4. demonstrate critical awareness of design issues
5. comply with OH & S requirements and procedures

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LO’s 1 – 5]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). [LO’s 2, 4, 5]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

ARTV1032 Foundation Computer Studies, DESA1020 Figure and Life, DESA1021 Precise Drawing/Model Making, DESA1022 Vision and Perception, and either ARTV1202 Furniture 2 or DESA1002 Major 2

Incompatible with DESA2002 Major 3    

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