Advanced Material Exploration | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Advanced Material Exploration

This course is an exploration of furniture/objects created using a variety of materials, including fiberglass, carbon fiber, solid surface(s), and injection molding. Projects range from handmade studio works to production-ready designs. Techniques and tools include mold-making, epoxy resins, gel coat, vacuum bag, hand and machine shaping, and CNC routing. Students examine conservation and environmental concerns throughout the production and function of each creation. Each project consists of lectures and demonstrations with group and individual critiques throughout each assignment.

Course Number
FURN 3093
Prerequisites
Furniture Design: Material and Techniques, Digital Fabrication
Credits
3