IDN2810 Furniture design 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
IDN2810 Furniture design 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs IDN1002 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for IDN2810. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before IDN2810
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After IDN2810
1 unit list IDN2810 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite, or you must have completed at least 72 credit points.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1Project40%
- Project 2Project60%
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.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ilya Fridman
- Mr Ian Wong
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ilya Fridman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IDN2810?
You need IDN1002 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after IDN2810?
IDN2810 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IDN3815.
When is IDN2810 offered?
In 2025, IDN2810 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDN2810 have an exam?
No. IDN2810 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.