88416 Furniture Production and Materials
6cpUndergraduate
This subject focuses on the development of the student's understanding of production methods and materials used in the furniture design industry. This knowledge gives the student a greater confidence in designing furniture. The subject covers processes adodpted by furniture designers in selecting materials based on their inevitable relationship to production systems as both a method of manipulation and an initiative directed by economic objectives. Ergonomics, as it relates to furniture design is discussed as projects are developed. Lectures on production, distribution, and assembly systems give the student a clear appreciation of manufacturing in relation to details and design. Students learn to produce appropriate documentation for production and the related connection to costing of the designs.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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