This course begins a concentrated study of wood furniture construction and design. Carcass construction is emphasized. The student is expected to develop control over the material and skill in the use of hand tools in particular, as well as power tools. ONLY This course is a continuation of the development of furniture construction techniques and design skills begun in ARTW101.
Frame construction is emphasized and the use of power tools is increased.
Jigs are introduced. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with basic drafting techniques used in the conception, development, presentation, and execution of furniture design and to introduce design criteria, including function, form, and balance. This course is intended to further the development of the woodworking student's design sense and to improve sketching, drafting, and rendering skills learned in ARTW110. In contrast to the woodcarving course offered by the sculpture department, this study will relate to carving as furniture decoration and embellishment. This is a studio museum science course designed to give the student a working knowledge of the proper care and handling of antique furniture, its documentation and repair.