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Bachelor of Science in Furniture Design and Manufacture
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Furniture Design and Manufacture
is a three year Programme which has pioneered the integration of
technological and design skills since its introduction in 1987. This
course produces highly skilled graduates who combine their creative
strengths with manufacturing technology in the design and making of
innovative furniture products.
The progression and focus of skill and knowledge builds through the
programme with traditional techniques evolving to computer aided
design
and manufacture, allowing graduates entry to the industry sector of
most interest to them, i.e. from a craft based workshop to an
industrial
manufacturer. Keen attention is paid to intelligent design that
addresses market, cost and manufacture and the ability of the
graduate to produce high quality furniture product prototypes.
The Programme addresses a need within the furniture industry that
seeks graduates who can operate at junior management level, taking
positions as supervisors and where they can progress to team
leaders. People who have a complimentary mix of design and
manufacturing skill and knowledge; who can contribute to product
development, re-design, prototyping, and design management.
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Who Should Apply?
The B.Sc. in Furniture Design and Manufacture appeals to problem
solvers who can employ the use of creative techniques and who are
interested in learning a range of skills to design and make
innovative furniture. This course of study produces confident,
highly skilled knowledge workers. Applicants for the Programme
should be interested in problem solving and manufacturing process
techniques and should be comfortable with mathematics and analytical
subjects generally. It is desirable to have studied Art and/or
Technical Drawing and helpful to have studied one or more of the
following subjects: Science, Engineering or Construction.
Career Opportunities
A number of graduates have taken up junior management positions
where they play a pivotal role in the design and development of
market focused furniture prototypes within the SME segment of the
furniture industry.
Other graduates of the Programme have taken up positions in smaller
craft workshops, further building their skills and knowledge over
time to become highly proficient designer-makers.
Graduates seeking this career path can present for the award of
Higher Certificate in Furniture Design and Manufacture after
completion of the first two years of study; provided all modules
have been passed successfully.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are: Pass (Grade D3 or better) in
five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English
or Irish with a minimum of 140 points. Points will be calculated
from the SIX best subjects.
It is anticipated that entry levels will be
significantly higher than the minimum.
Opportunities for Further Study
On competition of the Programme graduates have the opportunity to
progress to the one year add-on Honours Degree Programme in Product
Design (Furniture) – details of which are available on the home page
under information about Programmes; or to a variety of other courses
both in Ireland and abroad.
For further information contact:
Programme Co-ordinator
Anthony Clare
T: 095 41660
F: 095 41112
E: anthony.clare@gmit.ie