Furniture Restoration (Foundation Degree FDA)

Year of entry
2013


UCAS code:

W295 FdA/FR

Duration:

FT 2 years, PT 3 years

Start (Year of entry):

2011

F/T or P/T:

F/T, F/T and P/T (delete as appropriate)

CAMPUS

City campus: Commercial Road

COST

UK and EU students:TBC

International students:TBC



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Overview

This intensive vocational course will introduce you to a range of practical skills, knowledge and ethical considerations necessary to undertake restoration and conservation work. You will develop an understanding of good craftsmanship, scientific argument and the cultural value of the job in hand. The importance of life-long learning and professional development is emphasised and you will be encouraged to join professional and trade associations. You will also have the opportunity to be considered for annual prizes and awards. Several tutors are practicing furniture restorers, bringing unique insight into the practice of furniture restoration.

Course contents

Level 1 modules include:

  • Cabinet Making
  • Carving and Gilding
  • History and Furniture Design
  • Essential Craft Skills for the Restorer
  • Identifying Materials
  • Objective Drawing
  • Technical Drawing
  • Veneering and Marquetry

Level 2 modules include:

  • Finishing Skills
  • Fine Metalwork
  • Professional Development
  • Restoration Modules
  • Surface Coatings
  • Upholstery Restoration
  • A Major Restoration Project

Careers

Graduates gain employment in museum or commercial restoration practices, set up their own furniture restoration workshop, or progress to Honours-level degrees in Furniture Restoration or Conservation.

External links include

Thriving commercial furniture restoration practices such as Plowden & Smith, Institutions such as The National Trust, English Heritage, and The World Monument Fund National and local museums and collections such as The Victoria and Albert Museum, The British Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, The Tate, The Royal Collection, the Wallace Collection and the Geffrye and Foundling Museums

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Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS

Sept part-time: apply direct to the University - Apply online.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements , you should have at least 80 points from one or more A levels in a relevant subject, with three other subjects at GCSE, including English; or a BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant subject. Those with none of the above qualifications may be considered after interview where they have demonstrated their ability to be successful in the course.