During their freshman and sophomore years, students specializing in this area learn the basics of working with wood. Going into their junior year, they then choose to focus on Architectural Carpentry or Timber Framing. Two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees in Woodworking are available for those that end their education after those two years.

Architectural carpentry students learn to create highly crafted and precisely detailed millwork for both exteriors and interiors. Mastering the skills of traditional joinery, students are exposed to modern, production-oriented techniques. Coursework focuses on structural restoration and conservation, where students are challenged to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary through problem-solving and quality workmanship.

The architectural aspect is designed to expose a student to the wide variety of opportunities and specialty pathways available for a well-trained carpenter. By graduation, degree candidates will have mastered both historical and contemporary practices to create works in wood that are useful, beautiful and unique.

Meet the faculty:
Professor Markus Damwerth, Wood
Professor Charlie Moore, Wood