VAFW140 Cabinetmaking

Department of The Arts: Woodworking

  1. Course Number and Title

    VAFW140 Cabinetmaking

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    4050

  4. Prerequisites

    VAFW100

    Corequisites

    VAFW100

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Safe shop practices are emphasized. In addition to class studio time, students work 5 hours outside of class each week in the woodshop area under the supervision of a Lab Assistant or at home.

  6. 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.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course Learning Goals

        2. Students will

        1. design, draw and construct cabinets using the appropriate materials, including plywood and composite boards;
        2. demonstrate the proper maintenance and safe use of selected hand and power tools;
        3. demonstrate an understanding of the types of joinery used to build cabinets;
        4. design both free-standing and built-in cabinets; and
        5. analyze projects through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.

      2. Core learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. study cabinet construction and materials
      2. design and draw cabinets using appropriate joinery
      3. select the appropriate materials for the designed cabinet construction
      4. lay out panel construction
      5. build cabinet using selected hand and power equipment, while demonstrating safe shop practices
      6. study and apply door and hinging methods
      7. make and apply moldings to cabinet
      8. study finishes and apply to cabinet
      9. apply appropriate vocabulary for self-evaluation and self-criticism
      10. demonstrate safe shop practices

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

        1. Course learning goals are assessed with group critiques of all projects, based on successful design, execution, and completion of assigned woodworking projects.
        2. At least two individual critiques with instructor are held to assess projects using the above criteria and to review student’s overall progress.
        3. Instructor evaluation of tool and shop safety practices through observation and quizzes.

      2. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format. Slides, video, and/or digital technology are incorporated.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 6/09; Revised 4/2012