88516 Furniture Industry and Development

6cp
Undergraduate

This studio-based subject is focused on the furniture industry and in developing the student's ability to clearly understand the business aspects of furniture design. The feasibility of production is discussed through project development at various scales of manufacturing. Efforts are made to provide multiple perspectives of the industry from the point-of-view of the designer, the retailer, and the manufacturer. Students are encouraged to examine the factors affecting the process of getting a product into the community. Legal constraints and information on IP protection are discussed. Concerns about marketing is discussed through case studies and site visits to manufacturers and retailers. Students gain a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to the design process.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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