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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BCOT 121 - Furniture Design and Construction
PREREQUISITES: BCOT 120 - Woodworking Fundamentals
PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
A class that develops skills in the design, layout, and construction of furniture. Students are introduced to furniture styles, types of materials used, and methods of construction.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify different designs in furniture.
- Demonstrate skills in estimating materials.
- Demonstrate skills in selecting materials for a specific designed project.
- Measure, layout, and design a project.
- Identify materials used by designers in different styles of furniture.
- Identify methods of furniture construction by the time period it was used.
- Describe the six major groups of popular furniture styles.
- Identify the materials used.
- Identify the finishes used.
- Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
- Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Early American
- Traditional
- Contemporary
- Scandinavian
- French Provincial
- Italian Provincial
- Spanish
- Mediterranean
- Board feet
- Hardwood
- Measure
- Draw
- Layout
- Varnishes
- Oils
- Softwood
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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