Spanish Colonial Furniture Making (SCFM)

 

A Word About the Program

The courses in the Spanish Colonial Furniture Making program (either certificate or degree) cover the basic concepts of woodworking: selection and preparation of stock, adhesives, abrasives, layout of stock, tools and machines (portable and stationary), basic joinery techniques and hand carving techniques common to making Spanish Colonial furniture. While there is some formal instruction, most of the student's time is spent working on projects with the instructor as facilitator.

The spirit and enthusiasm of the students reflect the attitudes of the instructors, recognized as master craftsmen. It is a program where the work may be done by the hands, but the drive and inspiration come from the heart!

By the program's completion, students will have finished their required portfolio and will have displayed their work at various shows, festivals and tours.

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Requirements for the "Certificate in SCFM" (Total Credit Hours 42-45)

General Education (6-9 hrs)

ENG 108N Basic English I (3)

MATH 100N Fundamentals of Mathematics (6) or higher level course (3)

SCFM Requirements (36 hrs)

SCFM 150 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE Basic concepts of woodworking; selection and preparation of stock; adhesives, abrasives, and layout of stock; tools and machines, portable and stationary; basic joinery techniques common to furniture making trade. Co-requisite: SCFM 150L. (3)

150L INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE LAB Application of basic concepts of woodworking in shop. Selection and preparation of stock for joinery assembly and finishing. Employment of hand and power tools, adhesives, fasteners, and hardware; demonstration of basic joinery techniques. Co-requisite: SCFM 150. (9)

160L SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE MAKING LAB Actual design construction and finishing of furniture particular to the average home. Pre-requisite: SCFM 150L or SCFM 110L. (12)

170L ADVANCED SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE MAKING LAB Concepts of furniture construction by the actual designing, construction, and finishing of one or more pieces of furniture. Pre-requisite: SCFM 160L. (12)

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Requirements for the "Associate of Applied Science in SCFM" (Total Credit Hours 61)

General Education (19 hrs)

COMMUNICATIONS (6 hrs)

ENG 111 English Composition I (3)

In addition choose one of the following:

ENG 112 English Composition II (3)

ENG 116 Technical Writing (3)

COMM 111 Business and Professional Communications Studies (3)

SPCH 130 Public Speaking I (3)

HUMANITIES (3 hrs)

HIST 260 History of New Mexico (3)

MATH/COMPUTERS/LABORATORY SCIENCES (6 hrs)

CS 102 Computer Literacy (3)

MATH elective at/above MATH 145 (3)

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 hrs)

Elective (3)

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATIO AND RECREATION (1 hr)

Elective (1)

SCFM Requirements (42 hrs)

SCFM 150 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE Basic concepts of woodworking; selection and preparation of stock; adhesives, abrasives, and layout of stock; tools and machines, portable and stationary; basic joinery techniques common to furniture making trade. Co-requisite: SCFM 150L. (3)

150L INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE LAB Application of basic concepts of woodworking in shop. Selection and preparation of stock for joinery assembly and finishing. Employment of hand and power tools, adhesives, fasteners, and hardware; demonstration of basic joinery techniques. Co-requisite: SCFM 150. (9)

160L SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE MAKING LAB Actual design construction and finishing of furniture particular to the average home. Pre-requisite: SCFM 150L or SCFM 110L. (12)

170L ADVANCED SPANISH COLONIAL FURNITURE MAKING LAB Concepts of furniture construction by the actual designing, construction, and finishing of one or more pieces of furniture. Pre-requisite: SCFM 160L. (12)

In addition choose two of the following:

DRFT 100 Introduction to Drafting (3)

DRFT 208 Computer-Aided Drafting I (3)

ART 170 Photography I (3)

Elective (3)