Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design)  - North Melbourne Institute of TAFE

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CRICOS: 033812B
National Code: 21127VIC

Course Description

Graduates of this course will be competent in the design of production furniture items, commissioned furniture items, manufacture of prototypes and preparation of concept drawings. Business and marketing skills are also acquired.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may seek employment with furniture designers and manufacturers or as self-employed designers.

Course Duration

2 Years

Course Commencement Dates

February

Entrance Requirements

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.

Course Fee

$AUD 9000 p.a.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed using the following methods:

• project based assessment.
• completion of allocated assignments
• presentation of furniture design concept projects.

Materials

Participants of this course are required to purchase specific texts and materials.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design).