Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design Semester 1 & 2 Jennifer Byrne 2017

Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design 10 ECT module Semester 1 = 50% 5 ECT 5 ECT aprox 100 learning hours Semester 1 Class contact 36hrs Independent Learning aprox. 64hrs Blended learning consisting of class contact and online learning and research. No Final exam. Portfolio of coursework Jennifer Byrne 2017

Module Descriptor This module introduces the student to the concepts of design with regard to creating bespoke items of Furniture / Joinery. It enables them to explore and understand the process from conception through to tender, from designing from a brief to sourcing materials, to evaluating production costs, to presentation. The module is also designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge of the history and development of Furniture / Joinery. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Module Aim The aim of this module is to provide the student with the tools and knowledge to design and create items to the description in a given brief. By completing the design process from start to finish the student will be provided with the confidence to go out into the work force with a better understanding of the whole designing process in relation to real life business. It also aims to supply students with the theoretical information to manufacture furniture and joinery. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Module Aim (Cont.) To familiarise students with the process of laminating, bending and shaping timber as required for furniture and joinery construction. To ensure students recognise details of historical furniture and joinery and to understand the development of period furniture and joinery styles. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Learning Outcomes: Evaluate the various stages of the design process. Apply techniques, processes and methodologies for creating designs. Identify and sketch the features and characteristics of historical furniture and joinery. Work as part of a team to problem solve given tasks relating to the construction of furniture & joinery. Evaluate a variety of lamination, bending and shaping of component parts. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Learning Outcomes: (Cont) Evaluate many methods of constructing different veneer patterns. Apply techniques, processes and methodologies for kitchen design. Develop effective and efficient self-directed study skills by carrying research on a designer and or artefact. Apply learned methodologies to produce a detailed report from designing through to the completion of the end product including a 10 min oral presentation. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Module Content: Design Process: various methods used for design process Creation: using creative thinking to create 3D designs, showcase them by freehand and or CAD drawings Material selection: 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 2017

Module Content: (Cont.) Pattern veneering. Furniture and joinery sizes. History of furniture / Joinery Communication : Expand on previous communication skills and include them in the over all process of dealing with a customer’s brief. Carry out research on a designer and or artefact. Kitchen design and planning. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Module Delivery Contact time 3 hours per week for two semesters. Students are expected to practice, complete, or expand on class work outside class hours. Independent learning is further encouraged through course-work projects. Group learning and peer learning is encouraged in classroom activities and coursework. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Course-work: Assignment Completed Portfolio of Coursework: Numerous course-work projects covering all of the learning out comes. 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 projects Oral Presentations 10 minute Jennifer Byrne 2017

Course-work: Assignment Course-work: Assignments Design the artefact. 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 2017

Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design Linked module : Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design 10 Ects Bespoke Machining Techniques & Furniture 2 10 Ects 3D CAD 5 Ects Wood Finishing 10 Ects One project is common to all of the above modules with many learning outcomes from each module being assessed using this project. Jennifer Byrne 2017

Essential Reading: The Technique of Furniture Making Ernest Joyce: B T Batsford ISBN0713425164 Specialized Joinery Tomas Corkhill & S.G Duckworth Algrove Publishing ISBN1894572556   The Nature and Aesthetics of Design David Pye A& C Black ISBN0713652861 Serious Creativity Edward De Bono Harpur Collins, London, ISBN0006379583 Jennifer Byrne 2017