In this introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking and furniture design, students will learn a wide range  of processes to explore the materiality and structural potential of wood as a primary material for the design and fabrication of furniture and related objects. Instruction will support craft-based skill development with an emphasis on problem solving, precision, and an understanding of the practical, creative, and ecological potential of this vital natural material.Through design and idea development students will engage in research, use analog and digital drawing tools, and make models to communicate concepts and solve design problems. Instruction will include technique-based, experiential learning in the use and maintenance of the traditional hand tools, hand power tools, and woodworking machinery that are core to woodworking. Furniture Fundamentals is a prerequisite for all advanced Furniture studio courses and is required for access to the Machine Room.

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