IDE2810 Furniture 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
IDE2810 Furniture 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before IDE2810
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IDE2810
1 unit list IDE2810 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: ARC2002 or DGN2003 or IDE2113 or IAR2113 or IAR2115 or CDS2001 or IDN2001 or SDN2001 and OHS1000
Overview
This unit provides an overview of furniture design practice in Industrial Design. It outlines specific issues of the design process with particular reference to form, materials and structure. Methods of design communication and presentation are explored and applied.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Tangible Stock.15%
- Ways of Doing.25%
- Collaborative Learning.10%
- Practical Use.50%
- Assessment 1: Cardboard Furniture35%
- Assessment 2: Ways of Doing15%
- Assessment 3: Furniture for life50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the diversity of materials and processes for making furniture;
- 2
Demonstrate increased sophistication in ergonomic analysis;
- 3
Understand constructional requirements and techniques;
- 4
Understand the development of furniture design concepts;
- 5
Undertake simple three-dimensional projects with regard to functional, technical, structural and aesthetic design criteria;
- 6
Understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety in force in the industrial design studio.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Nicholas Found
- Mr Marinos Drakopoulos
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Mark Richardson
- Dr Rowan Page
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IDE2810?
IDE2810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IDE2810?
IDE2810 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IDE3815.
When is IDE2810 offered?
In 2020, IDE2810 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDE2810 have an exam?
No. IDE2810 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.