VAFW180 Woodturning
Department of Arts and Communication: Woodworking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFW180 Woodturning
- 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. Students work five (5) hours 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 explores the historical and contemporary basics of lathe work. This course investigates both spindle (between center) and bowl (faceplate) turning techniques. Students learn how to care for, sharpen, and use a variety of lathe tools. Students design and make a variety of lathe-turned objects.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- make forms associated with different types and traditions associated with turned-wood furniture, sculpture, and embellishments;
- apply techniques necessary to care for and sharpen a variety of lathe tools;
- employ a variety of cutting and scraping processes in the context of both between-center and faceplate techniques;
- select appropriate woods for their projects;
- utilize the hand skills necessary to create a repertoire of turned-wood forms; and
- assess the turned forms for sculpture, furniture, and other functional items.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- proper procedure for sharpening and caring for tools
- turn spindle and bowl forms on the lathe
- design and make turned-wood forms on the lathe
- use finishing techniques applicable to the turning process
- 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 - 2/05; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised: 1/3/2022; Revised 5/20/2024