VAFW140 Cabinetmaking
Department of Arts and Communication: Woodworking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFW140 Cabinetmaking
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFW100 or permission of the Arts and Communication department
- 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 area under the supervision of a lab assistant or at home.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This studio course focuses on the design, construction, and joinery requirements necessary in cabinet construction when using sheet goods for both free-standing and built-in applications. Students work with a variety of materials, including plywood and composite boards.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- design both free-standing and built-in cabinets.
- construct cabinets using appropriate materials, including plywood and composite boards from design drawings;
- employ joinery methods appropriate to cabinet-building; and
- identify the proper maintenance and safe use of selected hand and power tools.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- study cabinet construction and materials
- design and draw cabinets using appropriate joinery
- lay out panel construction
- build cabinet using appropriate materials, selected hand and power equipment
- study and apply door and hinging methods
- study finishes and apply to cabinet
- demonstrate safe shop practices
- 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 - 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised: 1/3/2022; Revised 5/20/2024