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Furniture Design

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Academic Unit IU Herron School of Art and Design
Degree(s) Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Master of Fine Arts
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Overview Students may pursue degrees in furniture design at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Herron School of Art and Design. Herron has established a tradition of providing a rich and stimulating environment for aspiring studio art furniture makers. The Furniture Design Program curriculum for undergraduates provides students the framework for their development as designers and makers. The furniture design program's commitment to excellence is reflected in the high standards of professionalism achieved by its graduates.

Experienced and accomplished faculty teach courses. Students have the use of a well-equipped and maintained woodworking shop/studio. Introductory courses stress the importance of drawing, conceptualizing skills, design research and development, construction techniques and technologies, model making, art furniture history, and the completion of full-size furniture prototypes.

Intermediate and advanced courses challenge students to continue to develop their technical skills and begin to forge a personal design aesthetic. Career goals and strategies are explored and developed. Classes are augmented with visiting artists, field trips, student/professional design competitions and shows, and other pertinent professional activities.
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