306909 (v.1) Furniture Design 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to furniture design and its manufacturing industry. Provides a concise overview of the critical aspects such as - design terminology, in the context of furniture aesthetics. Basic construction methods, fixings, joints, upholstery, materials and finishes, skills in the generation, development and presentation of furniture design, some assistance, facilities and advice in the construction of a piece of furniture.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of design terminology, in the context of furniture aesthetics. Been introduced to basic construction methods, fixings, joints, upholstery, materials and finishes. Learnt new skills in the generation, development and presentation of furniture designs. Been provided with some assistance, facilities and advice in the construction of a piece of furniture. Followed the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Further understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem solving skills to design. Had the opportunity to foster independent learning skills. Developed further skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three dimensional methods.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Buck, A. (2000), More than furniture. Frankfurt, Form. Byars, M. (1997), 50 Chairs: Innovations in Design and Materials. New York, RotoVision SA. DeCristoforo, R. J. (1998), The Complete Book of Wood Joinery. New York, Sterling Publications Company. Edwards, C. (1994), Twentieth Century Furniture: Materials, Manufacture and Markets. New York, Manchester University Press. Engler, N. (1997), Woodworking Wisdom. Emmaus, Rodale Press. Engler, N. (1993), Workbenches and Shop Furniture: Techniques ForBetter Woodworking. New York, Readers Digest Association. Feirer, J.L. (1982), Advanced Woodwork and Furniture Making, Peoria, Bennett Publication Company. Financial Management Research Centre, (1997), Small Business Profile for Furniture Retailers. Australia, Financial Management Research Centre. Furniture Industry and Trade, (1998), Furniture Design and Manufacturing. Chicago, Dun-Donnelley Corporation. Graves, G. (1998), The Woodworkers Guide to Furniture Design: The Complete Reference For Building Furniture The Right Size, The Right Proportion and The Right Style. Hertford, Stobart Davies.
Unit Texts:	Darby, T. (1992), Making Fine Furniture. East Sussex, Guild of Master Craftsman. Graves, G. (1997), The Woodworkers Guide to Furniture Design. Ohio, F and W Publications. Stem, S. (1989), Designing Furniture. Connecticut, Taunton Press. Ulrich, K. andEppinger, S. (2000), Product Design and Development. 2nd ed. U.S.A. McGraw-Hill. Fischer, V. (1989), Design Now - Industry or Art? Munich, Prestel-Veriag. Coexistence, (1999), Coexistence Twenty Five Years. London, Blueprint. Blaser, W. (1992), Joint and Construction. Berlin, Birkhouser Verlag Basel.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Projects 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y