The woodwork Arts Specialization

Overview of the Woodworking Arts Specialization

The Woodworking Arts Specialization is a division of the Department of Art Education and Folklore. It is a discipline that emphasizes practical elements while adhering to the principles and philosophy of art education. It examines wooden materials using diverse techniques and traditional craftsmanship, all within a modern conceptual framework that integrates authenticity with the conservation of heritage and identity, while also embracing contemporary methods of processing, whether in form, design, or function. Such an approach is particularly evident in contemporary contexts, where aesthetic form merges with the significance of aesthetic application, as handcrafted artifacts have evolved into pendants that provide direct or indirect illumination, akin to lighting fixtures or murals that enhance and adorn rooms while filling voids. All woodworking curriculum and courses validate this, since they cultivate skills and prepare graduates to undertake minor projects that enhance societal development and self-sufficiency without reliance on employment.

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Courses

Bachelor’s Level – 2024 Regulations

 
First Semester Second Semester
Level One Course Level One Course
Aesthetic Utilization of Wood  
Core Courses Core Courses
Volumetric Forms and Wood Technology (1) Volumetric Forms and Wood Technology (2)
Artistic Surface Treatments of Wood (1) Artistic Surface Treatments of Wood (2)
Traditional Wooden Crafts (1) Graphics and Woodworking Arts (1)
Creative Wood Industries (This course is studied when repeating the core level in Level 5)  
Aesthetics of Wood and Design  
Minor Courses Minor Courses
Intarsia and Veneer Aesthetics Wooden Relief and Lighting Techniques


Postgraduate Courses

Master’s Degree Courses (Educational + Cultural Track)

Course Code Course Title Type
MA4331 Woodworking and Contemporary Designs Compulsory
MA4332 Applications of Tools and Machines in Woodworking Arts Compulsory
MA4343 Fine Wooden Artworks Elective
MA4344 Aesthetics of Carving and Wood Inlay Elective
MA4345 Color Treatments in Woodworking Arts Elective
MA4346 Woodworking Arts and Other Materials Elective
MA4347 Wooden Toys Elective
MA4348 Wood Veneer and Its Plastic Capabilities Elective

Doctoral Degree Courses (Educational + Cultural Track)

Course Code Course Title Type
PH4331 Contemporary Artistic Trends in Woodworking Arts Compulsory
PH4332 Aesthetics of Combining Wood Forming Techniques Compulsory
PH4343 Direct Wood Forming Elective
PH4344 Kinetic Elements and Their Aesthetic Aspects in Woodworking Arts Elective
PH4345 Aesthetics of Woodturning Elective
PH4346 Wooden Murals and Screens Elective
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