*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
This unit introduces students to the history of mass and batch production furniture to enable them to develop individual and innovative approaches to designing and making contemporary commercial items for multiple production. The design process will be based on an investigation that identifies product market niches. Workshop activities include student evaluations of the process for design quality, innovation, efficiency of production and marketability and also address furniture design within its historical and contemporary context.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT:
Workshop design and make project (80%) and written assignment including tutorial presentation (20%).
TEACHING PATTERN:
Four hours per week (13 weeks) comprising lectures, demonstrations, group critiques and workshop activities.
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