Syllabus Sections
Publish Date
01/17/2021 14:32:35
Art Metals
WLDG-1405
Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021
Course Information
Section 007
Lecture
MW 17:00 - 18:20
RVSC 3147
Trent Temple
Section 007
Laboratory
MW 18:20 - 19:35
RVSC 3147
Trent Temple
Office Hours
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NULL - NULL
By appointment only
ttemple@austincc.edu
Course Requirements
Fundamentals of producing utilitarian and ornamental items in various metals. Skills development through the techniques used in fabrication with sheet and/or stock materials including various welding and cutting processes. Course fee: $50.00; Course Type: W
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.
Course Objectives
Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:
- You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology or a Certificate in Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing or Metal Sculpture at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your curriculum requirements.
- You are an art student from the Art Department at Austin Community College or from an area university, and need to explore welding and metalworking techniques and how they can be applied to art, or to improve your portfolio for transferability.
- You have no experience in welding technology, but would like to use this course as an introduction to the profession and to develop your skills so you can build personal projects.
- This course is the prerequisite for WLDG 1408 Metal Sculpture.
Instructional Methodology
You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course. During the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the following formats: (1) twice weekly for 2:35 hours per class, or (2) once weekly for 5:20 hours per class. During the summer, the course will meet 16 times: (1) twice weekly for 5:10 hours per class. Regardless of format, the total class time for this course is eighty clock hours.
Tuition is charged at the rate posted in the current Course Schedule, depending upon whether you live in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state. In addition, there is a $50.00 course fee to cover welding electrodes, gases, practice metal and incidental consumables, plus a $1.00 per course fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).
Grading Policy
Graded Elements |
Possible Points |
Points Earned |
Safety Exam |
5 |
|
Project 1 |
|
|
Completion |
5 |
|
Effective Implementation of new skills |
5 |
|
Craftsmanship |
5 |
|
|
15 |
|
Project 2 |
|
|
Completion |
5 |
|
Effective Implementation of new skills |
5 |
|
Craftsmanship |
10 |
|
|
20 |
|
Project 2 Presentation |
|
|
Verbal Description |
2 |
|
Materials Choices |
2 |
|
Fabrication Methods |
2 |
|
Design and/ or Fabrication Issues |
2 |
|
Photograph of Completed Piece |
2 |
|
|
10 |
|
Project 3 |
|
|
Working Drawing |
5 |
|
Completion |
5 |
|
Effective Implementation of new skills |
5 |
|
Craftsmanship |
10 |
|
|
25 |
|
Final Presentation |
|
|
Verbal Description |
3 |
|
Materials Choices |
2 |
|
Fabrication Methods |
3 |
|
Finishing Technique(s) |
2 |
|
Design and/ or Fabrication Issues |
3 |
|
Photograph of Completed Piece |
2 |
|
|
15 |
|
Participation |
|
|
Cleaning |
3 |
|
Safe working practices |
2 |
|
Shop etiquette |
2 |
|
Daily contribution |
3 |
|
|
10 |
|
Total |
100 |
|
The following numerical criteria apply when calculating the final letter grade:
A—Excellent................. 90% - 100%.............. Grade Points 4
B—Good.......................... 80% - 89%.................................... 3
C—Satisfactory............... 70% - 79%.................................... 2
D—Minimum Pass.......... 60% - 69%.................................... 1
F—Fail............................. 59% - 00%.................................... 0
NOTE: A grade of D or below may not be applied toward any Welding Technology award.
Course Outline/ Calendar/ Examinations
A course outline will be provided with this syllabus. Your professor will provide test dates and deadlines. Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.
Readings
Required Texts/ Materials/ Supplies
Text/ Readings: Professor will provide information.
Required Supplies: There are a number of required tools for this course. Please see the supply list in this syllabus.
Supplies – All are required. Not having these required tools will affect your grade for this course.
You are required to purchase the following items for your classes. You are preparing to enter the profession of welding, and like other technical crafts, it requires specialized tools and equipment. Higher quality tools cost more initially, but they tend to last longer and usually result in savings over time.
- Shirts: Heavy cotton long sleeve shirt
- Pants: Cotton and must not be frayed
- Shoes: Leather, or fire resistant. No tennis shoes
- Gloves: Leather gauntlet or all leather work gloves
- Pliers: 10-inch locking pliers or Channel lock pliers
- Safety Glasses: ANSI-approved
- Ear plugs or muffs
- Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: Shade 5
- Striker with flint replacements
- Oxy-Fuel tip cleaner
- Soapstone
- Needle nose pliers with side cut
- 12’ Tape measure
- Combination square
- Scriber
Course Subjects
Student Work
(All projects have size and material limits)
Simple Box Form
The student will construct a simple box from dimensions provided by the instructor. This project will allow the student to construct an object based on specific design restrictions. The project will gauge the students understanding of dimensioning and layout practices.
Cube
Three geometric shapes will be constructed and arranged in relation to each other.
The shapes will express the students understanding and ability to join metal with the oxy-fuel welding and brazing process, as well as their ability to maintain close tolerances in fit up.
Treasure Box or Pandora’s Box
The student will construct a lidded box demonstrating the varied techniques shown to date. Special emphasis should be on joining and texture examples.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate basic shop safety; describe basic metallurgical compositions of sheet and/or stock materials; and apply introductory fabrication techniques for production of functional or ornamental metal work. |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet entry level standards.
- Apply safety standards and practices pertaining to welding and metal working industries.
- Demonstrate proper use of hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate metal projects.
- Demonstrate proper metalworking techniques and knowledge of processes sufficient to produce architectural and ornamental metal work.
- Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards employment goals.