ARBE2500
Furniture, Form and Function
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Designing and manufacturing furniture requires both an appreciation of aesthetics and a knowledge of Ergonomics. This course introduces students to the design and development of furniture which meets both aspects. Also an historical study of great furniture designers will be conducted.
| Objectives | On completion of the course the students will have: 1. Studied the design concepts of a range of famous furniture designers; 2. Designed a piece of furniture to conform to the aesthetics principles of a defined theme; 3. Design a piece of furniture to conform to ergonomic principles; 4. Project planned the development of a piece of furniture; 5. Reflect on the process of design and development of their furniture project; 6. Document the development and production of the piece of furniture identifying conformity to the principles of ergonomics and providing rationale for critical decision making; 7. Develop working drawing which conform to appropriate standards. |
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| Content | The Course will cover the following topics: History of furniture design Ergonomic principles and Ergonomic issues associated with furniture design and production Furniture Design Principles Project planning and documentation |
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| Replacing Course(s) | IDEA2460, 10 units | ||||
| Transition | No transition arrangements will be required, students will do the replacement course. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Basic Workshop practices and risk management. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Self Directed Learning Student Projects Studio |
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| Contact Hours | Studio: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||
| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE2500 |