Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6089
Title: 3D Design:Furniture
Long Title: 3D Design:Furniture
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module offers an introduction to furniture design (freestanding and fitted) with a strong emphasis on ergonomics,functionality and aesthetics
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and evaluate relevant precedent,the ergonomic and functional requirements of a specific piece of furniture and material appropriateness.
LO2 Progress an inital design concept through sketch/drawings in conjunction with 3D sketch model.
LO3 Produce a series of rendered presentation drawings and simple detail drawings to communicate their design.
LO4 Produce scaled models to a presentation standard which communicate their proposed design in terms of scale,form,materiality and colour.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
3D Design: Furniture, Projects
This elective module consists of two projects,the design of a free standing and fitted piece of furniture respectively.On analysis of the brief the student progresses a design from inital concept to a resolved design proposal through sketch and sketch model while considering the following: context,function,scale,ergonomics,materials,construction,colour and target market.Presenting their proposal through rendered orthographic drawings, visuals and a scaled model.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 45
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Design a freestanding piece of furniture,research and evaluate:
precedent,context,function,material and construction options.Develope through sketch and sketch model to arrive at a resolved design proposal which unites functionality and aesthetic
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 55
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Design a fitted piece of furniture,research and evaluate:
precedent,context,function,material and construction options. Develop through sketch and sketch model to arrive at a resolved design proposal which unites functionality and aesthetics
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of elective project Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of elective project Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christopher Stuart. (2011), DIY Furniture, Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1-85669-7].
  • Fiell,Charlotte and Peter. (2000), 1000 Chairs, 1st. Taschen, [ISBN: 3-8228-5760-2].
  • Fiell,Charlotte and Peter. (1991), Modern Furniture Classics,Pst War to Post Modernism, 1st. Thames and Hudson London, [ISBN: 0-500-28300-1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 3 Elective
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 3 Elective