ObjectivesThe course reflects the growing collaborative practice of design, crossing the boundaries of interior design, art, architecture and furniture. The range of study includes site- specific furniture-scale projects, small-scale building structures and the comprehensive spatial and structural manipulation of existing buildings.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Art and Design Foundation, BTEC, National Diploma or equivalent accepted. Normally applicants attend an interview and present their portfolio. Alternatively, A level/AS level/Vocational A level: normally 220-300 points.
Academic titleBA Furniture and Interior Design
Course descriptionBA Furniture and Interior Design
Programme
Three Dimensional Design Furniture And Interior Design Year 1
* There is a comprehensive foundation in 3D design, including an awareness of the numerous opportunities, processes and connections within contemporary furniture and interior design
* You will be introduced to key practical and intellectual skills needed for the award, with scope to develop your own creative approach to design
* Each specialism shares introductory studio projects and design culture lectures
* You choose from a range of projects reflecting the variety of design topics available in the specialist fields
* Experienced staff will support you as you make your progress toward your chosen profession in design
Three Dimensional Design Furniture And Interior Design Year 2
* A diverse range of studio projects linked to the design culture programme develops your skills, knowledge and understanding
* You are encouraged in the development of your own interests and philosophies
* An emphasis is placed on exploring the relationships and synergy between furniture, space, materials, function and context
* You will be encouraged to employ a diverse range of design methods for understanding and developing concepts
* Working methods include the construction of full size prototypes, computer modelling and precedent studies
* Seminars emphasise the creative articulation of space and 3-D objects
Three Dimensional Design Furniture And Interior Design Year 3
* Building on your range of skills, ideas and understanding, you are encouraged to further develop specific interests and your own design philosophy in a professional context
* Through a series of negotiated and directed projects you can develop a folio of exciting projects on contemporary themes
* The influence of external/professional contexts allows the development of a major project, personal portfolio, a final exhibition and participation in national events such as the 'New Designers Exhibition' at the Business Design Centre, London