The Graduate Program in Furniture Design focuses a student's individual artistic development and design philosophy through the construction of furniture and related objects. Work is created within the framework of special contexts. These contexts address diverse conceptual viewpoints. What remains constant is the expectation of aesthetic excellence and fiuent use of materials and processes to support design concepts.
Students fabricate their own works in our excellent facilities.
Since the Program is based in the wood studio, advanced woodworking skills are expected. The faculty encourage experimentation with new processes and materials, as well as use of other materials. We challenge students to redefine functional and aesthetic approaches, and to examine the changing role of objects in relation to our culture. Each student's intellectual growth is cultivated through a series of graduate seminars that address issues of contemporary theory and a broadened awareness of the field. Ideas and works are refined through numerous reviews and critiques.