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
Functional Art
Nathan DeFreest
A sample of the capstone work of Nathan DeFreest ’20 (Furniture Design).
Unique Materials in Woodcraft Furniture
Qingying Zhao
Below is the capstone work of Qingying Zhao ’20 (Furniture Design).
Tables, Chairs and Wall Decor
Yichi Cheng
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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July 28, 2020
![Lecture Denton Crawford gives an online drawing demo.]()
Annual workshop for high school students sustains legacy online
Thirty-five high school students built and refined their portfolios for college applications during a two-week visual arts course taught by RIT School of Art faculty.
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April 7, 2020
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Thesis, capstone exhibitions move online
The College of Art and Design's spring exhibitions are going virtual — they can be experienced on Instagram and a website.
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January 20, 2020
![A portrait of Domenic Fiorello set on a white background.]()
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.
