Programme Overview
It’s not just about wood it’s also about design!
UCOL’s Diploma in Furniture Design and Making will teach you all about the process of designing solid timber furniture concepts and then turning them into reality.
This programme in Furniture Design and Making is unique to New Zealand and offers students a practical, hands-on experience with lecturers that are qualified furniture makers. The practical component makes up 80% of the programme. You will also undertake business studies including computing, communications and marketing to help you run your own business or work within an existing one. So explore your creativity with wood and “turn” to a career in fine furniture making.
Programme
Diploma in Furniture Design and Making - Level 5
Study Options / Duration
Full-time
,
2 Years
Campuses
Palmerston North
Fees
Domestic $6,022.67 per yearInternational $16,322 per year
Palmerston North 18 February 2013 - 22 November 2013
These are an estimation of the Furniture Design and Making general times:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Allow 20 hours in class and an additional 20 hours lecturer directed learning a week on average.
Year One - Please click 
here to view timetable information
Year Two - Please click here to view timetable information
Required Texts:
| Albert Jackson & David Day |
Complete Wood Worker's Manual |
Harper Collins |
$71 |
UCOL has an Admission and Conversation process to make sure you are studying at a level you are prepared for. The aim is to help you find the right level of study and educational pathway for you to succeed at UCOL. For more information please download and read the
UCOL Admission Guide.