Furniture Design Project (5 cr)

Objective

After the successful completion of the study unit, students:                      recognize the principles of sustainable furniture design                    can use different methods, tools and presentation techniques                    are familiar with modern and sustainable forms of furniture and the the most common constructions                    and materials                    are able to control three dimensional designing in furniture design

Content

A design project will be realized during the study module. students will actively take part in designing and the model making of the pieces of furniture. The study unit combines a module with the model studio and the exhibition design units.

Course material

Available in Moodle platform.

Study forms and methods

Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.

Student workload

5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h

Further information

Results for the study module are shown in Habitare fair.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Material, production and aesthetic competence are under evaluation during the study module. Interactive feedback is given during the process and at the end of the module. Students, student groups, teachers and cooperating quarters will take part in evaluation. Excellent (5), good (4-3), fair (2-1); fail

Assessment methods and criteria

Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Evaluation of learning exercise
Active participation