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DIS - Study Furniture Design in Scandinavia in Copenhagen, Denmark (summer) (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Standing: 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Dormitory Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Areas of Study: Fine Arts
Program Description:
This intense session trains you in the full design process of a piece of furniture, normally a chair. Training students in the process of furniture-making through design and building of a full-scale ‘sitting support’. Includes conceptual development, continued refinement of the concept, production of working drawings, building of a wood, laminate veneer, or steel prototype in scale 1:1, and training communication through the exhibition of their work.

The lecture course and study tour expose you to the history of manufacturing in post-industrial Scandinavia. You will examine history, theory, key works, and current expressions of Scandinavian furniture design. 

Prerequisite
Documented background in fine arts, or studio art, or completion of a course in drawing.

Portfolio Requirement
Students should bring examples of their work in a portfolio to be submitted to their studio instructors. This will allow the professors to become acquainted with the design skills of each student.

The portfolio should contain:
• A one-page resume (short and precise) listing all studios, courses, assignments, and other relevant material, beginning with the most recent information.  Clearly state current year/position in school. Briefly state expectations of study at DIS.
• Approximately 3 pages of project illustrations from one or several projects done in studio (or independently if relevant), accompanied by a short description.
The portfolio must be submitted as a digital PDF or hard copy. The pages should be formatted to A4 size (210mmx297mm) or US-Letter size (8.5"x11")

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 08/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.