Furniture design typically follows an organized and systematic process that begins with initial fact finding and conceptualization then proceeds to sketching, refinement, and then modeling.
Through discussions and in-class assignments, this studio course leads each student to develop an original and fantastic furniture prototype. Students are required to have manual sketching and technical drawing or graphic computer skills (Windows operating system) such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or 3Ds Max. Each desk is equipped with a parallel straight edge for manual sketching and drafting and a computer for digital drawing.
The following supplies (at a minimum) are required for students who will be producing hand drawings:
- 11”x17” unlined drawing vellum
- drawing pencils (HB, H or F weight)
- 12" roll of tracing paper
- eraser
- 12" architect's scale ruler
- 8” 30 degree / 60 degree triangle
- 6” 45 degree triangle
- 6” protractor
- drafting tape or dots
- pencil sharpener (not electric)
These items can be purchased at the NYSID art supply store.
The classroom computers will be equipped with the following programs for the students who will be producing digital drawings:
As a prerequisite, the successful completion of Fantastic Furniture I: Trends and Technology (CE458) is required.NYSID
School Notes:
As an academic institution of higher learning, NYSID cannot put a Purchaser’s name (or contact information) in the Student field if they are not the student taking the course. Before booking this class, please make sure you are the Student attending the course and are using your Student information on both the Purchaser and Student field in the enrollment details. Please note enrollments not having the Student information on both fields will have to be canceled/not accepted.