Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design

Jennifer Byrne 2014 1

Principles of Furniture &

Joinery Design

Semester

1 & 2


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


Learning Outcomes: (Cont)

Display theoretical knowledge of the lamination, bending and shaping of component parts.

Display theoretical knowledge of constructing veneered patterns.

Measure, design and draw out plans for a kitchen& produce a materials list and costing for same.

Carry out research on a designer and or artefact .

Given a brief, produce a detailed report from designing through to the completion of the end product including a 10 min oral presentation.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


Essential Reading:

The Technique of Furniture Making

Ernest Joyce: B T BatsfordISBN0713425164

Specialized Joinery

Tomas Corkhill & S.G Duckworth

Algrove PublishingISBN1894572556

The Nature and Aesthetics of Design

David Pye

A& C BlackISBN0713652861

Serious Creativity

Edward De Bono

Harpur Collins, London,ISBN0006379583

Principles of Furniture & Joinery Design

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