Art of Cabinetmaking

Course introduction

The training we offer in the art of cabinetmaking gives students the knowledge they need to design and build wooden furniture in different styles. A material such as wood requires trained people who put their technique and artistic sensitivity at the service of art. For this reason, at Dionisio Ortiz Art School we train professionals to combine these two aspects, making furniture and structures using technology that is applicable to restoration and the latest trends.

Syllabus

This course has a total duration of 2,000 hours divided across two years with different modules. The internship stage and the final project are included in this duration.

CFGS Subjects Art of Cabinetmaking

1ST YEAR
Module
Hours / Week
Hours / Year
Credits
1
Furniture History
3
100
8
2
Artistic Drawing
6
200
10
3
Technical Drawing
4
133
9
4
Volume
5
167
9
5
Wood Technology and Materials
3
100
8
6
Cabinetmaking Workshop
9
300
16
2ND YEAR
Module
Hours / Week
Hours / Year
Credits
7
IT Applications
4
104
6
8
Cabinetmaking Projects
8
208
13
9
Cabinetmaking Workshop
8
208
11
10
Cabinetmaking Restoration Techniques Workshop
7
182
8
11
Training and Work Orientation
3
78
6
12
Internship in Companies
65
4
13
Integrated Project
155
12

Total hours: 2000

Estimated Credits: 120

Who it is aimed at

The Art of Cabinetmaking course is aimed at people who have manual skills, visual acuity and precise material handling abilities. It is aimed at artists with an interest in artistic objects, especially in terms of art applied to sculpture. We train skilled professionals for work in companies and private art and craft workshops operating in this field.

Objectives

In this type of training the objectives to achieve include:

  • Define the formal, functional, technical, material and aesthetic characteristics of a project
  • Make plans, sketches and drawings with colour techniques.
  • Be able to assess damage and define action proposals to restore artistic cabinetmaking furniture.
  • Know the technical specifications of the tools, equipment, implements and machinery under your responsibility.
  • Perform repair and finishing work on the surfaces of furniture and other objects related to the art of cabinetmaking.

Careers

The employment market for professionals who are trained in the specific techniques of cabinetmaking and are equipped with cultural and artistic knowledge currently offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Students with a qualification at this level go on to work as independent professionals, partners in cooperatives, or in companies and workshops related to the professional field of artistic cabinetmaking. The main job roles are: supervisor in an artistic cabinetmaking workshop, cabinetmaker or technical assistant in the restoration of artistic furniture.

Procedures

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