WLD 130 - Welding for Artists EXPERIMENTAL

Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours

Description
Students will become proficient in the use of various welding techniques, metal cutting and stationary tools used in a welding lab. This course will focus on welding as a fine art medium.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the concepts associated with each weld process studied.

2..Demonstrate the basic safety precautions required in a welding lab.

3..Develop a design for a three-dimensional work and follow through to completion.

4.Utilize welding skills required for creating a three-dimensional work.

5.Analyze class projects through oral and written critiques.Listed Topics
1. Safety precautions

2. Equipment set-up and use

3. Elements of design

4. Principles of design

5. Oral and written communication of projectsReference Materials
Instructor approved textbooks and materials

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Technological Competence

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