VAFW100 Fine Woodworking Fundamentals
Department of Arts and Communication: Woodworking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFW100 Fine Woodworking Fundamentals
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Safe shop practices are emphasized. In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week in the woodshop under the supervision of a Lab Assistant or at home. This course meets the Arts/Humanities General Education Goals.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This studio course focuses on structural, functional, and sculptural properties of wood, together with the traditional studio techniques of professional woodworkers. Emphasis is on a variety of design approaches, the execution of working drawings, and completing wood projects.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- apply woodworking techniques (i.e., hand tools, machinery, and/or joinery methods);
- plan construction of personal designs through technical drawings;
- analyze appropriate building techniques based on wood selection and project type;
- identify the proper maintenance and safe use of selected hand and power tools; and
- execute the necessary sequence of steps to successfully complete a sculpture, container, and a piece of wood furniture [Arts/Humanities)].
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- create technical drawings for each project
- identify a variety of wood species and their properties
- safe use of selected hand and power tools
- use joinery and other woodworking techniques on projects
- sand and finish projects
- develop skills for sharpening, repairing, and maintaining tools
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 2/05; Core Goals/Objectives added 7/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised: 1/3/2022; Revised 5/20/2024