6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
Students are encouraged to develop a greater understanding of furniture design and methods of production. Topics cover aspects of ergonomics, production processes in a variety of materials and the aesthetic aspects of furniture. Further sophistication in the demands of users. Furniture as components of exterior environments, and larger modules such as office spatial requirements. Studio project work is undertaken involving the development of furniture designs to meet particular technical and cultural requirements.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of:
- the wide diversity of furniture types
- progressive ergonomic analysis
- the variety of production methods
- aspects of furniture in a wider external environmental context
- the development of furniture design concepts and details to meet selected design requirements
- the holistic integration of technical, aesthetic, and symbolic factors in their designs
- and will observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.
Assessment
Minor project: 20%; Major project: 80%
Workload requirements
12 hours per week including, 4 taught hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
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