Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art - Woodworking

The Wood Center focuses on the professional development of the emerging artist in wood.

Working in expansive and exceptionally well-equipped studios, the students become familiar with traditional woodworking and furniture designbuilding processes as well as contemporary technologies and their capabilities. There is a palpable excitement in the shops as students explore wood as a primary means of personal expression. They develop their skills in artistic design and fine craftsmanship while acquiring a larger understanding of contemporary craft.

The Wood Center is dedicated to specific curricular goals:

Synthesis of traditional and contemporary technologies
Resident artisteducators and visiting artists
Research and development
Interdisciplinary projects
Community outreach

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.