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Fine Woodworking Degrees and Certificates

Fine Woodworking (FIW)

Degree

Fine Woodworking

Certificate

Fine Woodworking
Woodworking Fundamentals
Wood Turners
Luthier Fundamentals
Cabinetmaker
Craftsman
Joiner
Artisan
Master Craftsman

Degree: Associate of Applied Science Fine Woodworking
This program provides theory and hands-on training for entry skills through craftsman-level competencies. Both day and evening courses are available in a wide range of areas. Courses may be repeated up to three times to increase proficiency. All courses are sequenced as shown in the certificate. The AAS degree includes an additional requirement of 10 electives which could be outside of the Fine Woodworking program. The goal of these courses are to complement the goals of the individual student (courses and a plan of action must be approved by your adviser - contact). Some ideas might be: Small business courses Photography CAD (computer aided design) Web Design Courses
General Education Requirements (click here for suggestiosn	15
Addition Electives	10
Credits Subtotal	25
Required Major Courses
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 104 Elements of Design	2
FIW 118 Lathe Turning	4
FIW 125 Finishing Wood	4
4 credits of special topics finishing classes may be substituted for FIW 125 with the advisors permission; For Example - FRENCH POLISH
FIW 201 Joinery	4
Honors Joinery is highly recommended - for more information click here
FIW 206 Chairmaking	4
The Maloof Chairmaking course may be substituted for the standard chairmaking course
FIW 213 Furniture Making	4
FIW XXX Elective	6
Total FIW Courses	36
Total Required Credits	61

Certificate: General Fine Woodworking
Primarily desinged for students pusuing a degree in Woodworking. This certificate demonstrates a very general understanding of woodworking.
Required Major Courses
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 104 Elements of Design	2
FIW 118 Lathe Turning	4
FIW 125 Finishing Wood	4
4 credits of special topics finishing classes may be substituted for FIW 125 with the advisors permission; For Example - FRENCH POLISH
FIW 201 Joinery	4
Honors Joinery is highly recommended - for more information click here
FIW 206 Chairmaking	4
The Maloof Chairmaking course may be substituted for the standard chairmaking course
FIW 213 Furniture Making	4
FIW XXX Elective	4
Total Required Credits	30

Certificate: Woodworking Fundamentals
This certificate is designed to give students the basic of most woodworking applications. It is well suited for those students desiring to seek an occupation within an existing woodworking industry while continuing with their pursuit of a degree or a more advanced certificate
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 201 Joinery	4
Honors Joinery is highly recommended - for more information click here
Total Required Credits	12

Certificate: Wood Turners
Students desiring validate their experience in the world of wood turning. Students who successfully complete this degree are seeking to begin their own woodturning or craft based business.
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 118 Lathe Turning	4
FIW 119 Intermediate Turning I	4
FIW 121 Intermediate Turning II	4
Total Required Credits	20

Certificate: Luthier Fundamentals
As students progress through our rapidly growing Luthier program they are finding a desire to seek employment within the musical instrument repair and construction business, or become entrepreneurs within this field of woodworking. This certificate was designed to validate their experience in this field. Electives must be approved by adviser and be along the lines of repair & set-up of stringed instruments
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 102 Classical Guitar Making	5
FIW 103 Steel String Guitar Making	5
FIW XXX FIW Elective	10
See the complete list of classes being offered in the Instrument Construction and Repair Curriculum
Total Required Credits	28

Certificate: Cabinetmaker
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 128 Doormaking	4
FIW 209 Cabinetmaking	4
Total Required Credits	16

Certificate: Craftsman
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 201 Honors Joinery (Bench Building)	6
FIW 213 Furniture Making	4
Total Required Credits	18

Certificate: Joiner
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW 201 Honors Joinery (Bench Building)	6
FIW 206 Chairmaking x2	8
Note, student must complete at least two semesters of the chair class. They are required to have completed no less than 6 chairs. The Maloof chair class may be subsituted for one of the chair classes
FIW 213 Furniture Making	4
Total Required Credits	26

Certificate: Artisan
This program requires the completion of two particular projects. The first being the completion of a workbench, and the second the completion of a tool box. These should be designed by the student to fit his or her individual needs. Projects will be judged by a panel of instructors and/or professionals in the field.
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking	8
FIW xxx - Lutherie Class (Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, or Violin)	5
FIW 201 Honors Joinery (Bench Building)	6
FIW 118 Lathe Turning	4
FIW 122 Woodcarving	4
FIW 200 Veneering and Marquetry	4
FIW 213 Furniture Making	4
FIW XXX Elective approved by advisor	5
Total Required Credits	40

Certificate: Post-Degree Specialization for Master Craftsman*
This program expands skills to the level of Master Craftsman. You are expected to develop individual portfolios, demonstrating your ability to set up and maintain equipment, design and build original pieces, and demonstrate specific skills through presentations for each course. Design skills and drawing proficiency are required. If you cannot demonstrate adequate ability, additional courses are required. A Master Craftsman designation requires submittal of three pieces to be judged by a board of professional woodworkers and instructors. Preliminary rehearsal submittals are encouraged to establish standards of craftsmanship.
Required Major Courses
FIW 106 Planemaking	4
FIW 102 Guitar Making	4
FIW 108 Toolmaking and Jigs	4
FIW 116 Cabriole Leg and Queen Anne Furniture	4
FIW 122 Wood Carving	4
FIW 128 Doormaking	4
FIW 150 Period Furniture Making	4
FIW 200 Veneering and Marquetry	4
FIW 205 Tablemaking	4
FIW 206 Chairmaking	4
FIW 210 Bending and Laminating	4
FIW 220 Advanced Furniture & Cab Construction	4
FIW XXX Elective approved by advisor	4
Total Required Credits	48
*Prerequisite: Fine Woodworking certificate or degree or permission from the Fine Woodworking Department.

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