Online Courses Handbook 2003

306909 (v.1) Furniture Design 291

Area:	School of Design
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.4) Design Workshop 192 or any previous version
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.