Curriculum

Q241-Q242 Beginning Furniture Design I-II 3 credits	Beginning Furniture Design concentrates on the concept of art furniture through the design and building of functional objects. Furniture design focuses on both historical reference and contemporary theory. Works created in the courses range from utilitarian to non-utilitarian furniture forms. Students are introduced to wood as a material, its preparation, and furniture construction, including basic joinery, forming, shaping, and finishing techniques. Students learn to start from a working drawing, build a model, and construct a finished piece. Beginning projects generally focus on table and bench forms. Prerequisite: Foundation Year or permission of instructor.
Q341-Q342 Intermediate Furniture Design III-IV 3 credits	Intermediate Furniture Design concentrates on furniture as an art form as well as applications for everyday use. Furniture is defined as a medium in how its formal concerns address conceptual motives. Students are required to undertake an in-depth investigation of furniture, its historical roots as well as contemporary individual artist-makers. Students learn advanced joinery and carcass construction with door and drawer assemblies. Alternative materials and experimentation are encouraged. Prerequisites: Q241 and Q242.
Q441-Q442 Advanced Furniture Design V-VI 3 credits	Advanced Furniture Design offers the student an opportunity to define himself/herself as an artist in the field. Individual design aesthetic is emphasized. Complex furniture forms and advanced techniques are applied to each student’s expertise. Prerequisites: Q341 and Q342.