Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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If you like to solve problems using creative techniques and if you are interested in learning a range of skills to design and make contemporary and innovative furniture products, then this programme is for you. Students get an opportunity to develop skills in both traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques and learn how to apply the design process from concept through to fully finished furniture projects. Initially focusing on hand and power tools, students acquire skills to utilise a range of woodworking machinery, CNC technology, laser equipment and digital manufacturing. Keen attention is paid to intelligent design that addresses issues such as markets, competitiveness, cost and environment and these criteria are closely linked with the ability of graduates to produce high-quality furniture product prototypes. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Projects 1
15 credits

Manufacturing Skills 1
10 credits

Computer Aided Design 1
10 credits

Design Elements
10 credits

Materials and Techniques
10 credits

Academic and Professional Skills
5 credits

Year 2
Design and Manufacture Projects
15 credits

Design Elements 2
10 credits

Advanced Materials and Sustainability
5 credits

Manufacturing Skills 2
10 credits

Computer Aided Design 2
10 credits

Business Environment
5 credits

Applied Science and Testing
5 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 3
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
10 credits

Product Development and Marketing
10 credits

Industry Placement
40 credits

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