VAFW133 Woodcarving - Furniture
Department of Arts and Communication: Woodworking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFW133 Woodcarving - Furniture
- 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 focuses on the creation of well-crafted functional and sculptural carved wood objects. Students explore low and high relief, 3-dimensional forms, figurative and decorative subjects, tool use and care to develop their carving skills and creative expression.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify different carving techniques and traditions (in furniture, sculpture, and embellishments);
- create carved objects, which include explorations of personal designs;
- utilize the tools necessary to carve a variety of forms; and
- demonstrate skill in carving more than one species of wood.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- identify a variety of carved forms from low relief to high relief, to full-three-dimensional objects, from different traditions of woodcarving around the world
- identify, sharpen, use, and store a variety of carving tools
- execute a series of practical studio exercises to learn the properties of different types of wood
- design three carved forms, including a utensil, a relief, and a piece of 3-dimensional sculpture or furniture with carved elements
- finish carved wood forms
- 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, digital technology by instructor, and field trip to a museum 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; Revised 3/7/2024