Responsible faculty or institute:
Science, Engineering and Technology (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
on the ASFF, Inveresk and Newnham campuses
Course Duration: Minimum
2 yrs, Maximum
4 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
School of Architecutre and Design (03) 6324 4494 or the Australian School of Fine Furniture (03) 6331 0288
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Introduction
This 2-year associate degree course is available full time, on-campus by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Launceston through the School of Architecture.
Admission & Prerequisites
The Faculty considers for admission students who have a broad academic background and a demonstrated interest in, commitment to and aptitude for design.
Apart from the University's general admission requirements, there are no additional prerequisities for the AssocDegFurnDes. HSC/TCE subjects preferably should not be restricted to a narrow discipline, but rather span two or more areas (eg art and science).
A limited number of quota places is available to applicants who do not meet the normal University entry requirements. Such applicants will be required to attend an interview and present a folio of creative work and/or demonstrate skills and knowledge that suggest they could successfully undertake the course.
Course Objectives
The course is aimed specifically at the needs of furniture designers and makers and aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness which are necessary for graduates to practise their profession.
To complete the Associate Degree in Furniture Design successfully, students are required to demonstrate competencies in the analysis, synthesis, judgement and communication of concepts and ideas in furniture, as well as the ability to apply successfully the acquired theoretical knowledge, and technical and professional skills.
Career Outcomes
- Self-employed designer and furniture practitioner
- Employee working as a designer or maker in the fine wood industry, as a designer in a furniture production house and as a production manager in the production of furniture.
Articulation to/from Course
Applicants who have completed the first year of the Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design), accredited by the State Training Board of Victoria will be granted one year of credit towards the associate degree.
Applicants who have passed subjects or units in other approved courses (completed or otherwise) in approved tertiary institutions may have such studies credited towards the associate degree, provided that the Faculty may specify what more must be done to qualify for the degree.
