VAFW136 Bending and Veneering
Department of Arts and Communication: Woodworking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFW136 Bending and Veneering
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFW100 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Safe shop practices are emphasized. In addition to class studio time, students work five (5) hours outside of class each week in the woodshop under the supervision of a lab assistant or at home.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This studio course focuses on design, drawing, and execution of curved forms and laminating techniques. Students employ bending and veneering techniques in the design and construction of a piece of furniture. Emphasis is on a variety of joinery, bending, and veneering techniques.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- employ vocabulary associated with the craft of bending and veneering;
- analyze pieces that include bent forms;
- draw bent or veneered designs that specify appropriate joinery methods; and
- construct a self-designed piece of furniture or sculpture that incorporates bent or veneered forms.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- design cabinets and other furniture using bent forms and other laminating techniques
- study, draw, and employ jigs and fixtures for the creation of a bent and/or laminated wood form
- utilize materials and adhesives
- build and finish a piece of furniture using bent forms
- utilize finishes appropriately for the project
- demonstrate safe shop practices
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Course learning goals are assessed with group critiques of all projects, based upon successful design, execution, and completion of assigned woodworking projects.
- At least two individual critiques with instructor are held to assess projects using the above criteria and to review students' overall progress.
- Instructor evaluation of tool and shop safety practices through observation and quizzes.
- Projects are assessed through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus. Slides, video, and/or digital technology are incorporated.
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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