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Overview
About the course
Packed with specialist knowledge, this Furniture Design for Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will tap into your creativity, encouraging you to experiment with ideas for your designs. It will also give you a useful insights into practical aspects of design such as batch production, costings, technical restraint and ergonomics.
You will get a comprehensive overview of key areas of current professional furniture design practice. Plus, as well as working in a studio, you will be able to make extensive use of Central Saint Martins' workshops with the support of specialist skilled technicians.
This course offers you the perfect balance between conceptual design processes and the practical tools to transform your ideas into three dimensional reality.
Programme Structure
Topics covered include:- researching and understanding the client's needs
- originating new ideas and developing concepts in 2D and 3D
- model making, drawing and sketching
- experimenting with wood, wire, metal and plastics
- testing your ideas in scale and 1:1
- presenting your final design in a 3D presentation model
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Design Interior Design View 44 other Short Courses in Interior Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who should take this course?
- Beginners with an interest in furniture design.
- Graduate and practicing designers wishing to explore this specific area in more depth.
- Some previous students have used this course as a starting point for further studies in product and furniture design.
On campus materials
- range of pencils (minimum 2H,HB,2B,6/8B)
- sketchbook (A4 or A5 size)
- laptop (if you have one)
- camera (could be a camera phone)
Tuition Fee
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International
600 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
600 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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