Comments about BA Furniture and Interior Design - At the institution - Plymouth - Devon
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Objectives
The 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.
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Entry requirements
Entry 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.
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Academic title
BA Furniture and Interior Design
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Course description
BA 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
