What does this course involve?
As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.
This course is designed for budding furniture designers or furniture makers wanting to develop their creative and technical skills.
Using predominantly Australian timber as a design medium, you will learn how to use it within the furniture, arts and crafts industries.
You will gain a thorough understanding of furniture design and construction, learn how to produce technical drawings, make scale models and create 3D work from briefs.
You will learn to appreciate the relationship between the history of furniture design and the development of contemporary products.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a self-employed furniture designer/maker, or as a furniture designer/prototype developer with an established firm.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to articulate into the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Contemporary Arts at Deakin University and receive credits for studies already undertaken.
Can I apply?
- You must have successfully completed year 12 or be mature age
- You should have a folio containing ideas, previous work, drawings and any other course related materials
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Folio
- An Information Session will be held on // at :PM.
Location: - Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- You will need to contact the Institute in October on (03) 9286 9632 to book your interview.
Length of course
Full time - 2 years (commences in February and with no mid-year intake)
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Practical assessment
- Project work
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.