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Associate Degree in Furniture Design - Future Students - University of Tasmania

Associate Degree in Furniture Design - Course Overview

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Associate Degree in Furniture Design (S2F)

Duration:

2 years

Location:

Launceston

Study Areas

The course is aimed specifically at the needs of furniture designers and makers and aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness which are necessary for graduates to practise their profession.

The course requires students to demonstrate competencies in the analysis, synthesis, judgement and communication of concepts and ideas in furniture, as well as the ability to apply successfully the acquired theoretical knowledge, and technical and professional skills.

Special Requirements

Students who have a broad academic background and a demonstrated interest in, commitment to and aptitude for design will be considered for admission.

A limited number of places are available to applicants who do not meet the normal University entry requirements. Such applicants will be required to attend an interview and present a folio of creative work and/or demonstrate skills and knowledge that suggest they could successfully undertake the course.

Further study options


Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment such as:
  • Self-employed designer and furniture practitioner
  • Employee working as a designer or maker in the fine wood industry, as a designer in a furniture production house and as a production manager in the production of furniture.

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