Career and Technology Education
Arnold Marcus, Curriculum Coordinator
Course Syllabus
Creative Woodworking II
Creative Woodworking II is a continuation of the skills learned in Creative Woodworking I. Continued emphasis on the safe and effective use of hand and power tools used in the fabrication of both sculptural and functional wooden objects is presented to students through a series of increasingly complex projects of their own choosing and design. An increased level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is expected through the use of a more refined design and engineering process. The use of multi-view and isometric drawings as illustration tools is emphasized as part of that process. Students are exposed to a wide variety of techniques and processes such as laminating, woodturning, carving, bending, wood joinery and finishing. Among the project possibilities are cabinets, furniture, toys, containers, household items, and sculptural objects.
Periods per week: 4 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Creative Woodworking I Elective: 9-12
Time & Learning Hours: 60
Learning Objectives: By the completion of this course, the successful student will have learned:
a. To understand the difference between hardwoods and softwoods and their appropriate
applications
b. To practice the safe use of power-operated woodworking machinery.
c. To practice the safe use and care of common woodworking hand tools.
d. To appreciate quality craftsmanship in the construction of wood projects.
e. To become aware of and experienced in the application of advanced fabrication and wood joinery processes.
f. To utilize the proper procedures and techniques of applying finishing materials to wood products.
g. To develop working drawings and materials lists for a woodworking project
Learning Experiences: In this course, students will:
a. Observe demonstrations of various tools, techniques and processes.
b. Plan projects by developing rough sketches, working drawings, and material estimates.
c. utilize a variety of wood working processes and joinery techniques.
d. become familiar with surface preparation and application of a variety of finish materials
Course Outline:
1. Veneering: 2 weeks
2. Routing and Shaping: 2 week
3. Bent Laminating: 2 weeks
4. Wood Carving: 2 weeks
5. Wood Turning: 2 weeks
6. Project Fabrication and Finishing: 10 weeks
Course Materials:
Joyce, Ernest, The Encyclopedia of Furnituremaking