Overview

At Furniture Design from Rhode Island School of Design students embark on a course of study encompassing theory, skills, context, research and professional practices. Drawing from a rich tradition, they are encouraged to experiment and work with a wide range of emerging materials and technologies, developing individual voices through the process of making.

Graduates with Furniture Design from Rhode Island School of Design will be 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Design

Spatial Dynamics

Drawing Furniture 2D

Drawing Furniture 3D

History of Furniture

Design + Process or Form in Metals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science Design View 200 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Academic transcripts

Test-Optional, SAT and ACT

English language proficiency tests

Portfolio

The Assignment

College Essay

Letter(s) of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61564 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Providence

1030 - 1900 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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