This Module provides an overview of furniture and furnishings and their impact on an interior design scheme. The work of leading contemporary manufacturers and designers will be investigated and, manufacturing techniques and materials will be analysed. The history of furniture and furnishings and the development of style will also be discussed in order to provide a sound contextual base for their practice.

This Module examines the wealth of materials and finishes available to the interior designer and will provide students with the skills required to select, source, order and cost for appropriate materials used in an interior design scheme. The Module will also examine the use of textiles throughout history as well as discussing possible recommendations for the interior, whether traditional or contemporary in style.

Delivery is by distance learning with a comprehensive course handbook, examples of best practice, project templates and telephone and email support being available as necessary through our online VLE, individual and group tutorials, online forums and bulletin boards. Specialist knowledge will be delivered by a diverse team of staff and visiting guest lecturers with a variety of relevant backgrounds and experience. Relevant field trips may be employed at appropriate stages.

LATEST EDITION:
Sourcebook of Modern Furniture - Habegger, J
Furnish: Furniture and Interior Design for the 21st century - Lovell S,
The Interior Design Directory - Wilhide, Elizabeth
The International Design Yearbook - Latest edition

VLE
Tutorial staff
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Athens
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Coursework includes
-Concept sketches (LO 1,3)
-Scale drawing (LO 2,3)
-Presentation drawings (LO 1,2,3)
-Client specification (LO 1,2,3)
-Presentation Boards (LO 1,2,3)
-Lighting Plan (LO 2)