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Overview
You’ll discover how to take an idea from a quick sketch to a beautifully finished prototype, while learning about form, function and aesthetics.
Working in our specialist design studios, you’ll be introduced to the same creative processes used by professional designers; from concept sketching and technical drawing to model construction and presentation, you’ll design an item of your choice and make a painted scale model.
This Furniture Design and Prototyping for 15 - 17 Year Olds course at Nottingham Trent University is perfect if you’re considering a future in product or furniture design, or if you simply love creating and want to develop your skills in a professional environment.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
You’ll gain valuable skills for careers in furniture and product design, industrial design, interior architecture or other creative pathways. The design thinking and prototyping skills you’ll develop are also useful in broader areas such as engineering, architecture, and model making.
Programme Structure
During this course, you will:- learn about furniture design, including proportion, ergonomics and visual balance
- experiment with different drawing and design techniques to express your ideas
- create concept sketches and develop these into more detailed, scaled designs
- work with foam to produce a 3D prototype of your furniture design
- apply colour and finishing techniques to make your model presentation-ready
- gain insight into what it’s like to study design at university and the kinds of projects you could develop at higher levels
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Interior Design View 33 other Short Courses in Interior Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an enthusiasm for creative design and model making and a desire to design and build something you’ve imagined and want to bring to life.
- You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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