Furniture Design

Overview

You will develop your furniture designs from concept sketch to producing full documentation. Your design will be realised either by building a scale model or a 1.1 prototype. You will use Google SketchUp to produce 3D views and a combination of model making materials to produce a physical model. Students will be introduced to the furniture design process and an overview of both historical & contemporary designer/makers both local and globally. Presentation and display of all work produced within the course.

Course content

Course overview/introductions
Present and explore development of concept
Design Development through drawing and model making
Introduction to materials
Furniture Design - Historical overview
Documentation of idea in 2 and 3D using SketchUp or manually
Build a scale model
Workshopping project
Furniture design - Contemporary overview, photographing work and final display

Ideal for

Those wanting to build their folios for formal furniture design study, to be exposed to the 3D design process, and get their ideas moving from 2 to 3D.

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Outcome

By the end the course you will have a better understanding of furniture design processes & materials.

You will have gained skills in drawing both by hand and using Googel SketchUp, measuring, working to scale, model making, photographing and presenting your design.

You will have an expanded knowledge about the industry both locally and internationally.

Pre-requisites

No prior knowledge or experience in design is necessary. A strong interest in design and a commitment to achieving the best outcome will be beneficial.

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Materials to bring

2 Black felt pens .2, .4
Pencils 2H, HB, 2B
A4 plain sketch layout pad
Stanley knife
Masking tape
d/sided tape
Measuring tape 5m
Metal ruler 300mm
Scissors
Laptop with SketchUp (optional)

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Statement of Participation.

Additional notes

Malcolm Thomas trained in 3Dimensional design specialising in furniture design. He has experience in Interior design and runs an agency that provides exhibition and object design services

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Available course dates

Wednesday 01 July 2020

Code S320199
Start date 01.07.20
End date 05.08.20
Hours 18
Campus City
Fee $490.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Wed 01.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 08.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 15.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 22.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 29.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 05.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00