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RISD Graduate Courses in Furniture Design
| FURN 244G |
Rosanne Somerson |
GRAD FURNITURE DESIGN I |
| This course concentrates on the exploration of personal design aesthetics and the development of furniture projects that exhibit a high degree of technical proficiency. MFA.FURN requirement |
| Semester: Spring |
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| FURN 245G |
Peter James Walker |
GRAD FURNITURE DESIGN II |
| This course explores advanced design processes and methods of construction. The evolution of a project through a complete design process is required including conceptual and design development phases. First-year MFA.FURN requirement |
| Semester: Spring |
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| FURN 246G |
Rosanne Somerson |
GRAD FURNITURE DESIGN III |
| This course concentrates on projects that begin the thesis body of work. Advanced design and technical processes are continued as part of this process. Restricted to and Requirement for 2nd-year MFA FURN majors |
| Semester: Spring |
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| FURN 247G |
Rosanne Somerson |
GRAD FURNITURE DESIGN SEMINAR |
| The graduate seminar is a forum for discussion and research outside of the studio setting. Through a series of topical investigations, lectures, presentations, and field trips, students will explore current design issues, professional practices, directions, and developments within the field, and other topics that will help to formulate the basis of the graduate thesis work. Open to senior level and above nonmajors with permission of instructor |
| Semester: Spring |
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| FURN 249G |
Peter James Walker |
GRAD FURNITURE DESIGN THESIS |
| This course culminates the completion of the thesis body of works and accompanying written document. Second-year MFA.FURN requirement |
| Semester: Spring |
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