Fine and Creative Woodworking (A30160)
Associate in Applied Science
The Fine and Creative Woodworking curriculum prepares individuals to design and build
high quality furniture and accessories. Students may choose to work in either period styles,
creative work, or both. This program provides an opportunity to expand skill level and
creativity in building fine furniture.
The students will begin by developing a strong foundation in basic hand tool use and
machining. Course work progresses to include study in finishing, turning, carving, jigs and
fixtures, veneering, bending, equipment maintenance, principles of operating a business,
and more.
Graduates may earn an AAS degree. This program concentrates on preparing graduates
to establish a business of their own. In addition, graduates may find employment
opportunities in high-end custom furniture shops or the furniture manufacturing industry.
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Fall Semester
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Clinic
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Wk Exp.
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Credit
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| WWK | 110 | Hand Tools/Basic Machines | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | WWK | 120 | Furniture Making Process | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | ENG | 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | MAT | 140 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | or | | | MAT | 115 | Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | Spring Semester | | | WWK | 111 | Furniture Construction I | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | WWK | 136 | Basic Finishing | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | WWK | 121 | Furniture Drawing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | ENG | 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | Summer | | | WWK | 130 | Wood Turning | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | WWK | 217 | Fine Points of Furniture | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | WWK | 150 | Equipment Maintenance | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Fall Semester | | | PCW | 210 | Chair Design | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | WWK | 226 | Cash Flow Furniture | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | WWK | 210 | Furniture Design | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Humanities Elective
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | Spring | | | WWK | 211 | Furniture Construction II | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 8 | | WWK | 140 | Wood Bending/Veneering | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | WWK | 227 | Shop Start-Up/Operation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | |
Total Semester Hours: 69
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