Woodworking for Art and Design
Oliver Steele NYU Shanghai Spring 2021
Course Description
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Course Description
Learn woodworking as a form of expression. Wood can be used to create both practical and artistic projects, from sculpture to furniture to musical instruments. Students will use the IMA woodshop to learn hand tools and machine tools and woodworking techniques. They will learn to safely operate woodshop tools. They will learn about wood: its structure, its properties, its use as a material and as a medium. We will learn about tone woods, sound, and music. Projects will include the design and fabrication of practical and artistic woodworking artifacts, and will include a major project in an area that is selected by the student.
Projects
Assignments
Project 2 - Small Object Stand
Student Projects
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Assignments
Assignment: Buy a piece of wood
Course Notes
Resources
Appointments
- In order to assure I see your appointment with enough time to keep the time available, please book appointments at least a couple of hours in advance.
- I do not mind if you make appointments at the last minute or come by my office, the studio, or the Fab Lab, but I can’t promise not to be available without appointment.