ART 2810 - Furniture Design

Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information

This course will explore the intersection of Sculpture and Design through furniture and object making. With a focus on developing craftsmanship skills will explore current and emerging practices in furniture design including issues of form versus function. Students will develop intermediate to advanced skills in woodworking and metalworking while studying design and sculpture concepts and material exploration. Preliminary design work will be explored with drawing and digital 3D modeling. Students will be introduced to CNC fabrication technology and CAD software for designing and creating functional furniture and/or furniture as sculpture.