Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | FURNITURE DESIGN II | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | AIND306 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 7 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | AIND305 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents |
Continuation of the course Furniture Design 1: Students work on a particular project based on the exploration of the design philosophy, construction methods, use of materials and innovations of well known furniture design companies Research Methodology / Studio Work: Students study and investigate the theme but also concentrating on the background history of furniture design, the development of the detail as well as the visual drawings. Importance will be placed on student’s work deriving from specific concepts and understanding the process of designing and design quality. Furthermore, focused attention will be emphasized on the construction materials, the final production and promotion of the furniture or product. Presentation Skills: Development of presentation skills in order to orally communicate ideas and research findings. Participation in group discussions and debates surrounding given theme of the project. Translating 2D ideas into 3D objects / furniture through model making exercises: Giving great attention to model making techniques and great attention to photographic techniques when introduced to concept, scale and manipulation through model photography. Additionally students experiment with new materials focusing on properties, innovations and applications and they investigate them focusing on production and possible uses. Final Presentation: Students participate in final presentations where ideas are discussed from the initial research stage, through to concepts and final design outcomes. | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of the course is delivered to the students by means of extended project briefings, practical workshops, exercises, illustrated lectures and group critiques. The lecturer prepares lecture notes and presentations. Lectures, practical workshops, exercises are supplemented by the creative use of computer/digital based skills and hand skills such as photography, illustration and print. Electronic image/type via Apple Macintosh or PC hardware and software can lead to alternative and unique visual solutions. The outcome is always enriched through visual research and reading. During class session students are centred to practical work, personal research, realization and manipulation in the project work. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |