Furniture Design Option - Studio Arts BFA Option
Furniture Design Option
Studio Arts BFA
Overview
The furniture design option engages students in the pursuit of their creative interests while providing a comprehensive technical background in contemporary woodworking. The option focuses on technical expertise, freeing students to investigate a full range of creative expression and professional interests. A carefully sequenced curriculum begins with a firm foundation in the use and maintenance of hand tools, proceeding on to more advanced tools and topics in construction and design. This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA program.
Industries
Featured Work
Tables, Chairs and Wall Decor
Yichi Cheng
Seating Projects
Jared Alon
Lights
Will Barstow
Featured Profiles
Innovative and Unique Furniture Design
Peter Harrison
Peter Harrison ’96 (Woodworking and Furniture Design) opened his own studio in 1997 just outside of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Perfect Fit
Peter Basil ’12
Peter Basil '12 is a product design engineer at handmade American furniture company Thos. Moser, where he achieves the "same quality that I learned at RIT."
Admission Requirements
This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.
Learn about admissions, cost, and financial aid
Latest News
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January 20, 2020
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Alumnus delivers best of design and craft worlds
Domenic Fiorello '11 (Furniture Design) has operated his own custom furniture design company since 2014, creating thoughtfully made products for customers.
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January 9, 2020
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The lost art of whittling
The Lewiston Tribute features Ted Kelchner '92 (woodworking and furniture design).
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November 6, 2019
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Hundreds attend RIT's National Portfolio Day
In support of the college admission process, prospective students from around the country received portfolio reviews from RIT faculty and reps from other leading art and design colleges.
