WOOD 223 Wood Carving

1.5 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

An introductory course focused on the development of technical skills. A survey of historical and contemporary precedents exposes the student to the potential wood carving has as a vehicle for artistic expression. The class covers the selection, use, and sharpening of tools, materials and choice of woods, lamination and joinery used for carving, finishing techniques, and letter carving. Students provide their own carving tools.

This course may be completed 2 times for credit.