What You'll Learn
This certificate will give you the foundational skills, knowledge, and insight to work wisely and effectively with wood for a variety of purposes. It serves as preparation for entry-level positions in architectural woodworking and millwork, small-scale residential remodeling and construction, furniture design, cabinetry and other woodworking occupations. It is also lays a foundation for further potential study in 3D arts and design.
Using a combination of hand and power tools, you’ll learn about:
- Wood science
- Wood selection, cutting and milling
- Measurement and dimensioning
- Joinery design and application
- Order of shop operations
- Shaping and sanding
- Adhesives and assembly
- Mechanical hardware and fasteners
- Final surfacing and finishing
Through hands-on learning, lectures and workshops, you’ll learn to craft boxes, cabinets and chests, as well as tables, desks, benches and other seating.
Certificate Coursework
This certificate consists of 16 undergraduate credits. Students complete 12 credits of core coursework and select 4 credits from elective offerings.
Core Coursework (12 credits)
Woodworking: Enclosures and Containers - Fall Quarter, 4 credits
Woodworking: Frames and Surfaces - Winter Quarter, 4 credits
Woodworking: Summative Research and Studio Project* - Spring Quarter, 4 credits
*This is the final course in the certificate and must be taken after all other core coursework and required elective credits have been completed.
Electives (select 4 credits)
Woodworking Special Topics: Laminations-Bentwood Forms - Fall, 4 credits
Woodworking Special Topics: Seating - Winter Quarter, 4 credits
Woodworking Special Topics: Multiples - Spring Quarter, 4 credits
Students must be concurrently enrolled in or have already completed one core course in order to take an elective. However, students with previous woodworking experience may be able to enroll in an elective and waive this requirement with the consent of the faculty
Students can expect to spend 4 hours in class, 4 hours in the workshop and 2 hours on class readings per week for each class.
Learn more about courses in the Academic Catalog