IFINE 2655 Wood Working
Woodworking is a practice that transcends cultures and offers a universal utility unlike any other discipline. Students will be using wood and wood materials to develop 3d/sculpture projects. To work in this organic material, one must acknowledge the many varied qualities of the fiber and grain of wood. Each kind of wood requires an understanding of its character that yields questions about how to accomplish the design of each object. At its core, woodworking is about the shaping of fibrous material into a structured form. By being informed about the character and potential of wood, a maker can create an object that is sound in structure, proficient in craft, and thoughtful in aesthetic, while also promoting conceptual development and ideation.