Furniture Design Models (5cr)

Objective

Getting to know Finnish furniture design and analyzing it. Designing new products and making models at the workshops. The aim is to introduce model / prototype making at the workshops. The goal is to get acquainted with the tools, machinery and safety requirements of the workshops.

Content

Finnish furniture design classics are introduced and analyzed. New furniture design is created based on the analyzes. The model-making workshop and wood workshop are introduced. Designing and making models / prototypes at the workshops.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(0) The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings. (1-2) Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The tasks are well written and/or implemented.

Further information

Max 12 students.

Execution methods

60 hours lectures and guided exercises, 75 hours independent work.

Accomplishment methods

Presence during the lectures and finished assignment. Writing a report. Exhibition of the finished models.