AWARD: After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.
LENGTH:
Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.
PURPOSE:
This program instructs individuals in the craft of fine woodworking, along with preparing them to design and construct high quality custom-built furniture and accessories. This program concentrates on preparing graduates to establish their own fine woodworking business.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.
CRF 110 Introduction to Crafts (3)
CRF 149 Basic Woodturning (3)
CRF 153 Artisan Entrepreneurship (3)
CRF 159 Introduction to Fine Woodworking (3)
CRF 196 Introduction to Hand Tools/Machines (3)
CRF 199 Craft Studio (1)
CRF 295 Wood Characteristics, Bending & Veneering (2)
CRF 296 Finishing Techniques (2)
CRF 298 Furniture Design (2)
CRF 298 Advanced Furniture Making (3)
Students must complete the above 25 credit hours to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Fine Woodworking.
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