Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design

1. Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design Semester 1 & 2 Jennifer Byrne 2013

2. Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design • 10 ECT module • Semester 1 = 50% 5 ECT • 5 ECT aprox 100 learning hours • Semester 1 • Class contact 48hrs • Independent Learning aprox. 52hrs • No Final exam. • Portfolio of coursework • Linked module : • Linked with Bespoke Machining Techniques & furniture 2 Jennifer Byrne 2013

3. Module Aim • To provide the student with the tools and knowledge to design and create items to the description in a given brief. • To supply students with the theoretical information to manufacture furniture and joinery. • To familiarise students with the process of laminating, bending and shaping timber as required for furniture and joinery construction . Jennifer Byrne 2013

4. Module Aim (Cont.) • To ensure students recognise details of historical furniture and joinery and to understand the development of period furniture and joinery styles. Jennifer Byrne 2013

5. Learning Outcomes: • Appreciate the various stages of the design process. • Apply techniques, processes and methodologies for creating designs. • Recognise and sketch the features and characteristics of historical furniture and joinery. • Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical elements and their application as required in the construction of furniture and joinery Jennifer Byrne 2013

6. Learning Outcomes: (Cont) • Display knowledge of the lamination, bending and shaping of component parts. • Construct veneered patterns. • Produce a materials list and costing for same. • Given a brief, produce a detailed report from designing through to the completion of the end product including a 10 min oral presentation Jennifer Byrne 2013

7. Module Content: • Design Process; various methods used for design process • Creation; using creative thinking to create 3D designs, showcase them by freehand or CAD drawings • Understanding the limits of different materials and knowing the jointing used in various situations. Application of problem solving techniques, methods and processes. • Furniture / Joinery manufacturing theory. • Timber laminations, bending and shaping. Jennifer Byrne 2013

8. Module Content: (Cont.) • Pattern veneering. • Furniture and joinery sizes. • History of furniture / Joinery • Communication . Jennifer Byrne 2013

9. Course-work: Assignment • Course-work: Assignment • Design an item of furniture or joinery given a brief/specification demonstrating an understanding of the module content. • Assignments will be issued to cover the areas outlined in the Module Content. • Complete a detailed project from a given brief • Evidence of a depth of understanding of areas of theory relevant to the development of the project • Oral Presentation 10 minute Jennifer Byrne 2013

10. Course-work: Assignment • Course-work: Assignment • Design a games table to incorporate the Chess box made in semester 1 of the Bespoke Mach. Tech. & Furn. 2 module. • Supply evidence of a depth of understanding of areas of theory relevant to the development of the project. • Supply materials list, cutting list, work schedule, sequence of events sketches and working drawings of table. • Oral Presentation 10 minute Jennifer Byrne 2013