Furniture - FdA

London Metropolitan University

Course Info

Subject
Design
Languages
English
Duration
2 years, full time 4 years, part time
Degrees
Bachelor

Course General Description

This course puts strong emphasis on traditional and contemporary making skills across a range of techniques and materials, supported by drawing, technology, ethics and design learning. The teaching team includes international furniture and product designers, professional cabinet makers, computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacture (CAM) specialists, materials scientists, and upholstery and textiles experts. During the course, you'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding whilst working on real-world creative briefs set by professional design bodies and there will be considerable emphasis on the professional presentation of project ideas. Recent live projects have included work with Heal's, SCP, Emir and Hitch Mylius.

Tuition Fees

UK and EU students(full time): £9,250 UK and EU students(part time): £2,310 Non-EU students(full time): £12,150 Non-EU students(part time): £3,040

Disciplines

3D Design Principles
3D Visual Research and Communication
Workshop Practice
Design Resolution
Materials, technology and Markets
Project Realisation: Furniture

Requirements

Minimum grade C in three A levels or minimum grades BC in art and design, art history or design and technology subjects (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
English Language GCSE at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent)
Portfolio review

Grants and Scholarships

Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme

Course Notable Alumni

Micah Sides
James Whittam
Barnaby Zewis

Course Notable Academia

Christopher Emmett
Marianne Forrest
Kate Payne

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
UK
City
London
Year of Establishment
1848
Number of students
12145
QS Rank
751-800
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
1479

School General Description

London Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s most diverse universities, attracting students from over a hundred countries. It offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with support for you at every step of your course. An extensive range of courses is available at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research level. A Study Abroad Programme is also offered. The high quality of teaching is reflected in the assessment scores many of the subjects receive from external review boards, including the QAA. The university's wide range of courses is specifically tailored to be highly vocational, practical and relevant, helping you gain the skills and knowledge you need to embark upon a fruitful professional career.

School Contacts

https://www.londonmet.ac.uk
admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7133 4200

Connections with Businesses

Patrick Brill
Maurice Glasman
Peter Gowan
Miriam Green
Stephen Haseler
Sadiq Khan
Tony McNulty
Sunny Singh

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

John Box OBE
Alannah Currie
Michael Petry
Richard Cottrell
Adam Khan
Julia King
Julian Lewis

School Notable Alumni

Erasmus programme

School Notable Academia

London Metropolitan University Students’ Union
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Verve Radio
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