DT544 DESIGN - INTERIOR & FURNITURE
BACHELOR OF ARTS (DESIGN) HONOURS DEGREE - LEVEL 8
FOUR YEARS
PLACES (APPROX)
40
Career Opportunities
furniture design modules. A number of optional modules encourages students to experiment outside of their specialist area. Design Communications continues to deepen and broaden the student’s visualisation skills and the Design Fabrication modules give students experience with the nature and properties of materials. Critical theory focuses on Modernism and the key theories of humanity, culture and society of the 20th century. Third Year In Year 3, students confirm their choice of specialisation - Interior or Furniture Design - and must take 3 modules totalling 15 credits in their specialist area. However, students have the option to acquire 15 credits by taking other modules outside their specialist area. Design Communications focuses on advanced Digital Modelling skills and both modules are core. Critical Theory in Semester 1 focuses on Postmodernism and in Semester 2 students begin their thesis preparation and must submit a mini-thesis at the end of the semester. Fourth Year In Year 4, the Major Study area begins with an experimental 5 credit module which focuses on developing and refining their design research skills. The main part of the year focuses on the Design Thesis in which the student is expected to present a systematic and structured solution to a challenging design problem. The student takes a series of modules modelled on the various stages of the design process in which the bulk of the credits are assigned to the Thesis Resolution and Thesis Presentation modules. Students are expected to create an integrated design solution which is both original, creative and imaginative and displays a high level of technical skill in the final presentation. In Critical Theory, students present a 10,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in design at the end of Semester 1. Graduates of the BA in Design – Interior and Furniture find work in interior design practices, architectural firms, furniture manufacturing firms, display and exhibition companies and as private designers.
Programme Description
The BA Design – Interior and Furniture is aimed at people who wish to work in the area of interior and furniture design and has strong links with business and manufacturing industry. It is based around 3 areas of study – Design Fundamentals, Design Communications and Critical Theory. In Design Fundamentals students engage in a fundamental and developmental study of design and specialise in either Interior or Furniture Design in 3rd and 4th year. Design Communications focuses on developing the student’s visualising skills and subjects include among others CAD, Drawing, Design Realisation and Photography. Critical Theory provides a theoretical framework for design practice and key issues in the history and theory of design are covered in relation to relevant developments in the evolution of current theories of humanity, culture and society. A written thesis on an approved topic in design is submitted in Year 4 as part of the final assessment. In Years 2 and 3, students have the opportunity to broaden their visual education by taking a number of optional modules from the Fine Art and Visual Communication areas.
Progression
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a range of Masters degrees in DIT and elsewhere in higher education.
Further Information
Secretary School of Art, Design and Printing t 01 402 4138/4181 f 01 402 4297 e artdesignprinting@dit.ie e artdesignprinting@dit.ie w www.dit.ie w www.dit.ie
Programme Outline
First Year The first year consists of twelve 5 credit modules in Design Fundamentals, Design Communications and Critical Theory. Modules include Structure, Proportion Form and Space, Perception, Anthropometrics and Ergonomics, Observational Drawing, Design Realisation, CAD, Photography. Second Year In Year 2, the first Semester continues with 3 common modules examining fundamental design concepts in 3D and spatial contexts. In Semester 2, students begin to focus on specialist interior or
“What interests me the most is the redesigning of classic pieces.”
Jennifer Chan - graduated 2004
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Number of Subjects Honours 6 2 Minimum Grade in Maths English or Irish Other Requirements *
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* Applicants must submit a portfolio on 8th or 9th of March 2007.
Main Locations
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21 DIT Prospectus 2007