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FURN 201 Design Studio: Introduction to Furniture This course introduces students to the field of furniture design. Through lectures, class discussions and exer- cises, students develop and apply creative problem- solving skills as well as formulate, communicate, and present a sound basis for their ideas. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


FURN 232 Drawing and Presentation for Furniture Design In this course students are expected to develop the drawing skills and 2-D presentation techniques used to convey design ideas required in the furniture design profession. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102 or DRAW 230.


FURN 236 Materials and Techniques II In this course, students synthesize their design and fabrication skills. The course explores the conceptual, aesthetic, and structural issues involved with the design and construction of a project utilizing a range of techniques and commonly used furniture materials. Prerequisite(s): FURN 200, FURN 232.


FURN 238 Design Studio: Furniture and Spatial Composition Understanding the composition and quality of spaces in which humans work, interact, play, live and utilize their furniture is the basis of this course. Lectures, exercises and case studies provide students an appre- ciation of the complexities and nuances of the built environment towards a more meaningful and respon- sible furniture design process. Prerequisite(s): FURN 201, FURN 232.


FURN 241 Design Studio: Applied Universal Design Through lectures, readings, discussions and exercises, students explore universal design as an integrated process. Students examine the sphere of human activity and its impact on design. The synthesis of con- textual research, user needs, technical and functional requirements in the design development is stressed. Students develop and execute design solutions based on the fundamental principles of universal design. Prerequisite(s): FURN 120, FURN 201.


FURN 270 Electronic Design and Visualization This course is an opportunity to gain essential skills for design communication through 2-D drawing and 3-D modeling. Students will produce presentation docu- ments and presentations that clearly communicate the formal and technical aspects of a design form. The course will focus on a fluid process of digital model- ing and technical drawing. Prerequisite(s): FURN 232 or IDUS 213.


FURN 301 Furniture Practices: Metal This course explores the material and fabrication properties of metals. Metal manipulation, machine safety, and proper use of hand tools, metal identifi- cation and cold assembly techniques are discussed. Students design and fabricate projects integrating the information and techniques covered. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


FURN 302 Materials and Processes Through lectures, studio assignments and research, students explore traditional and contemporary mate- rials and manufacturing methods unique to the fur- nishings industry as well as those common in other fields. Students are introduced to the technical and practical considerations that influence the choices of material and production. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the designer and manufacturer. Prerequisite(s): FURN 201.


FURN 303 Furniture Design Merchandising Principles Through a series of lectures and seminars, this course enables students to identify, challenge and explore new concepts and design competencies within the param- eters of markets and opportunities. The course will also address trends and forecasting, patterns of domestic competition, practices in international import and export, packaging, and transport of products. Students will be exposed to case studies covering customer buying systems and hierarchies of needs, behavioral


tendencies, cultural diversities, price determinants and market cost factors. Prerequisite(s): FIBR 201 or FURN 201 or IDUS 250 or INDS 210 or MTJW 255.


FURN 304 Design Studio: Solutions for Storage and Organization Through directed assignments or a project, students will explore their creativity to develop design solutions that pertain to storage and organization. An emphasis will be placed on original concepts and solutions and the importance of effective design communication. Prerequisite(s): FURN 236 or FURN 238, FURN 241.


FURN 305 Design Studio: Furniture Design for the Market The complex process of furniture design for the market is examined and explored, addressing issues of func- tion, structure, aesthetics, context, and culture. The use of 2-D and 3-D visualization tools is instrumental as students develop and resolve their design solutions. Prerequisite(s): FURN 236 or FURN 238, FURN 241.


FURN 306 Furniture Practices: Methods in Plastics This course is an introduction to plastics as a material for design and manufacture. Through lectures, demon- strations, and small-scale exercises and projects, stu- dents become familiar with the vocabulary of plastics and plastics design. The course covers basic design principles, issues in plastics, design protocols, key manufacturing processes and fabrication techniques specific to designing for plastics. Prerequisite(s): ACCE 205 or FIBR 101 or FURN 200 or IDUS 212 or MTJW 102.


FURN 308 Design Studio: Electronic Furniture Design Through this course, students become proficient in industry-standard modeling software applications, and how they allow for quick, accurate and transformable visualization of designs to provide a tool to facilitate communication between designer, engineer and client. Prerequisite(s): DRAW 115 or FURN 232 or IDUS 213.


FURN 320 Accessories for Living This course explores design, construction and packag- ing issues associated with the production of acces- sories for the living environment. Students design, develop and fabricate a product with a focus on effi- cient production strategies and appropriate integration of assembly processes, including the potential use of various rapid prototyping technologies. Prerequisite(s): FURN 302.


FURN 323 Prototype Fabrication Students practice the appropriate fabrication tech- niques necessary to complete a previously designed original project. The course covers the properties and working characteristics of materials appropriate to the projects and emphasizes hand tool use, joinery tech- niques and safe machine operations. Prerequisite(s): FURN 200.


FURN 324 Visual Presentation This course focuses on advanced presentation tech- niques using creative problem solving, concept build- ing, visualization and research. Through lectures, discussions and exercises, students develop, docu- ment and present design professional quality project materials that broaden their portfolios. Prerequisite(s): FURN 232.


FURN 330 Exploration in Soft Furnishings Through a series of lectures, demonstrations, assign- ments and projects, students will gain knowledge and experience with the materials, equipment and tech- niques involved in the production of soft furnishings for a variety of functional and aesthetic purposes. The students will be exposed to sewing technology, pattern making, structural design, and upholstery techniques that will provide the parameters for students to con- ceptualize, explore, design and produce a full scale prototype. Prerequisite(s): FURN 200.


FURN 331 Hot Metal Forming This course explores the history, modern manufac- turing significance, and practical application of hot metal fabrication techniques. Through discussion of the evolution of metals as used in human society, as


well as hands-on experience with forging and forming techniques, gives students a broad understanding of the role of metal in society and design. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


FURN 333 Furniture Practices: Welding This course introduces the theory and technique required to perform welding and joining operations on various common metal alloys. Students are expected to develop a working knowledge of specific alloys and their relevance to furniture design and manufacturing industry standards. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


FURN 335 Design Studio: Creative Furnishings Development Through semi-open ended assignments, students will explore and develop creative solutions to functional and aesthetic design problems in furnishings. Students will identify, refine and communicate the conceptual underpinnings of their projects as expressed in the discipline of furniture design. Emphasis will be placed on original concepts, identifying personal aesthetic, providing solutions and the importance of effective self-direction. Prerequisite(s): FURN 236 or FURN 238, FURN 241.


FURN 360 Professional Practices in Furniture Design This course prepares students to enter the career field of furniture design. Topics include developing professional contacts, interviewing skills, portfolios and refined résumés. Prerequisite(s): FURN 303 or FURN 305, FURN 308.


FURN 370 Site-specific Furniture Design Through a series of studio work, lectures, demon- strations, assignments and field trips, students will examine the role of furniture within the context of its surroundings, its intended function, and its relation- ship to the environment. Students will then apply that knowledge, along with appropriate tools and technol- ogy, to develop and implement site-specific furniture. Prerequisite(s): ARCH 300 or FURN 201 or IDUS 250 or INDS 210.


FURN 410 Design Studio: Advanced Furniture Design While applying their accumulated experience, knowl- edge and skills in a directed design project, students demonstrate their command of the design process, pro- cess documentation, and presentation of a design proj- ect. Prerequisite(s): FURN 305, FURN 308, FURN 360.


FURN 425 Design Studio: Senior Studio This course provides the student the opportunity to propose and manage a faculty approved self-initiated design project with appropriate focus, inquiry, docu- mentation, execution and presentation. Prerequisite(s): FURN 410.


FURN 430 Prototype Methods and Material Students in this course integrate advanced fabrication techniques and a broad range of materials during the execution of a previously designed original project. Emphasis is placed on the development of high-level craftsmanship. Prerequisite(s): FURN 200, FURN 236.


FURN 440 Advanced Metal Prototyping This course is an opportunity for students to expand and apply skills learned in introductory metal-related courses. Using machining and welding skills, students develop and fabricate a fully functional and finely crafted furniture prototype. The course focuses on efficient engineering construction decisions, precise and appropriate fabrication methods, and the produc- tion of professional quality metal furniture prototypes. Prerequisite(s): FURN 301, FURN 333.


FURN 499 Special Topics in Furniture Design The topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of furniture design and allows students to pursue indi- vidual projects related to the subject of the course. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic.


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