Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)
Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)
In the award-winning Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design), you will learn to develop creative and original? furniture designs with a strong grounding in design methods, manufacturing technologies? and processes informed by cultural and social factors. As a student of this degree, you will work on combining real-life industry projects…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In the award-winning Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design), you will learn to develop creative and original? furniture designs with a strong grounding in design methods, manufacturing technologies? and processes informed by cultural and social factors.
As a student of this degree, you will work on combining real-life industry projects and design theory with a hands-on focus on production to create sustainable contemporary modern furniture products. It teaches you to investigate contemporary, cultural and environmental aspects of professional furniture design practice.
You will gain the skills to explore design through real-world industry projects with highly-regarded design companies, and connect with Australian and international industry mentors who will work with you to provide feedback on the commercial viability of your design work.
As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to compete in local and international design competitions such as London Design Week, Fringe Furniture, The Edge (Sydney) and the Australian International Furniture Fair.
You will utilise use a combination of manual skills and machine technologies in the product development and construction of contemporary furniture products. You’ll gain a higher level of critical and conceptual thinking skills and develop ideas that will address issues within today’s society, including sustainable approaches to design and manufacturing.
In this hands-on degree where you will explore design solution and emphasis on production and craft knowledge, and a blend of topics from design, prototyping, engineering, sustainability, marketing and traditional to modern manufacturing techniques.
Career
Furniture designers generally work on a freelance basis as independent designer and makers. You may also find work with furniture manufacturers, interior design consultancies or large retail chains, where your role may include:
liaising with clients and managing design projects
drawing designs by hand or using computer aided design (CAD) software
building full-size samples
exploring and experimenting with different materials and unusual furniture-making methods
researching new trends and classic styles to inspire and influence your designs
You may also contribute your expertise to other related professions, such as set design for theatre companies or displays for galleries and museums.
Upon graduation you will be able to design your future, working for major production companies or as an independent designer in the global furniture industry in roles such as:
designer
production manager
buyer
retail specialist
account manager.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
