Wood, Design, and Applications
Updated Scope and Sequence (FY2024) ***
This program will develop both hands-on fabrication skills as well as computer aided design (CAD) skills. Students will use a variety of woodworking hand tools, stationary power tools, as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers, laser engravers, and 3D printers to practice traditional and advanced manufacturing and construction processes. Woodworking skills will be learned, enabling student to fabricate the projects they design. Students will learn CAD skills by designing both architecture and products throughout all four courses. This program will prepare students for an AutoDesk industry certification. Students will practice and apply the planning and management skills necessary for careers in manufacturing, architecture, design, management and similar industries. Projects will become increasingly more complex, building on prior skills throughout the four courses, refining the student’s skills to tackle projects from start to finish.
Fabrication Skills
(Chunked in order of acquisition in order to progress)
Measurement
Ability to read plans
Appropriate use of tools and equipment to fabricate from a design
Appropriate selection of materials for various applications
Reproduce plans from existing plans
Reproduce plans from physical items
Build/Fabricate from plans
Evaluate designs
Follow the appropriate order of fabrication
Understand design elements
Appropriate selection of design features
Modify/fix/finish designs/plans
Developing the appropriate order of steps to fabrication
Create plans and designs from scratch
Fabricate from scratch