General Information

• Name: Beginning Welding for Art
• Discipline: Welding (WELD)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Explores the simplicity and beauty of metal as an art medium. No prior metalworking or art skills are required. Explores different areas after instruction and demonstrations in the metalworking process. Previous experience in metalworking will be an advantage.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Safe conduct in a shop situation where welding and fabrication are performed.

To further develop to manual skills used to set up operate various welding equipment.

To develop the manual skills required to set up and operate various types of metal forming equipment.

To properly select various metals for use in art projects in order to achieve a variety of appearances and textures.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the Welding Technology.

2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement in the welding field.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the welding industry.
d. utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the welding industry.