Fine Woodworking Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Safely use woodworking machinery to mill wood to accurate dimensions.
• Sharpen and use appropriate hand tools to augment the use of woodworking machines.
• Select and construct appropriate joinery to make various kinds of furniture.
• Discern the characteristics of wood and choose the right wood for a project.
• Demonstrate understanding of surface preparation and finishing techniques for various kinds of woods.
• Develop and demonstrate a personal aesthetic in furniture design.
• Create scaled, multi-view drawings, cut lists and procedure lists for woodworking projects.

Core Requirements: (27 Credits)

• WOOD 1110 - Introduction to the Fine Art of Woodworking Credits: 5
• WOOD 1120 - Introduction to Hand Tools Credits: 5
• WOOD 1150 - Introduction to Joinery Credits: 5
• WOOD 1210 - Characteristics of Wood Credits: 1
• WOOD 1250 - Introduction to Finishing Credits: 3
• WOOD 1310 - Furniture Design Credits: 3

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• WOOD 2140 - Advanced Furniture Making Credits: 5

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• WOOD 2980 - Furniture Studio Credits: 5

Note:

See First-Year Student Success Course Requirement .

Total 27 Credits