CFT A114: Contemporary Cabinetmaking
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 11/03/2021 |
| Top Code | 095420 - Plastics and Composites |
| Units | 4 Total Units |
| Hours | 108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54; Lab Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
Introduction to wood and wood composites as a building material. Introduction to basic wood and machine tools to bring forth the structural and visual potential of the material. The basic skill set includes two-dimensional design and drawing concept development, furniture history, and studio practices. Two items are selected by the staff as a platform for skill mastery demonstration. Enrollment Limitation: CNST A114; students who complete CFT A114 may not enroll in or receive credit for CNST A114. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Fabricate storage units featuring the hardware and wood composite components found in carcase construction in a variety of industrial and residential purposes.
- Fabricate, finish, and install composite components.
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify materials and fabrication processes suitable for modern cabinetmaking and carcase construction
- 2. Identify types of lumber used in cabinetmaking
- 3. Identify types of hand tools used in cabinetmaking
- 4. . Identify power tools used in cabinetmaking.
- 5. Identify common joinery used in traditional and modern cabinetmaking.
- 6. Identify varieties of hardware used in the cabinetmaking trades.
- 7. design and construct a small solid wood cabinet using traditional joinery and hardware
Lecture Content
lab safety and tool maintenance Identify polymers, membrane technologies and wood composites hand and machine tool uses safe handling of construction materials structure of wood botanical classification building and construction timbers project #1 design (and problems) project #1 cut listing, construction options project drawing/rendering joinery strategy I joint making with hand tools joint stresses and failure joinery II joint making with power tools specialty joints joinery III project #2 (design and problems) lab sessions finish preparation electrical wiring principals principals of wood finishes applying finishes and coatings lab work sessions introduction to basic metallurgy composing with color and texture lab work sessions failed joint problem solving small studio business practices Submitting projects for critique (project #1 and #2)
Lab Content
lab safety and tool maintenance hand and machine tool uses safe handling of construction materials structure of wood botanical classification building and construction timbers project #1 design (and problems) project #1 cut listing, construction options project drawing/rendering joinery strategy I joint making with hand tools joint stresses and failure joinery II joint making with power tools specialty joints joinery III project #2 (design and problems) lab sessions finish preparation electrical wiring principals principals of wood finishes applying finishes and coatings lab work sessions introduction to basic metallurgy composing with color and texture lab work sessions failed joint problem solving small studio business practices Submitting projects for critique (project #1 and #2)
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture, demonstration, and lab assignments.
Reading Assignments
Reading assigned from instructor generated handouts and internet resources (approx 1.5 hrs/wk)
Writing Assignments
Written assignments detailing what has been found during project research assignments will be required. The information gathered for these assignments will also prepare students for the final exam. (3hrs/wk)
Out-of-class Assignments
Project research assignments will be given that will target various aspects of cabinet making, including aesthetic and structural design and several alternate methods. Other assignments include exam preparation. ((approx. 1.5hrs/wk)
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Written exams, oral exams, and demonstrated skill mastery of primary mill work processes.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Lab proficiency demonstrations.
Eligible Disciplines
Cabinet making: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Manufacturing technology (quality control, process control): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Other Resources
1. Handout materials to be provided and distributed by the instructor.