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Department Head

Christopher Specce

Graduate Program Director

Patty Johnson

Programs

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the BFA program are prepared to:

  • conceive of and develop a body of self-directed work comprised of highly resolved, full-scale furniture and objects.

  • effectively use drawing, writing, reading and the making of objects in parallel to explore and articulate original design concepts.

  • demonstrate competency in handling a variety of materials and processes by taking a project from concept to finished object.

  • apply a unique and adaptable design process to a variety of contexts and problems such as form, materials research, fabrication and use.

  • articulate an informed point of view related to the fundamental issues of the discipline of furniture design.

Graduates of the two-year MFA program are prepared to:

  • effectively use a combination of two- and three-dimensional concept development skills to complete full-size human-scale design prototypes for furniture and related objects.

  • critique and communicate contextual, conceptual and technical content through visual, written and spoken means.

  • communicate specific designs in detail to allow for manufacture by others.

  • relate design concepts and physical prototypes to a defined context and make an individual contribution to the discipline of furniture design.