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306909 (v.1) Furniture Design 291
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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Projects 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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