In BKMA 136 Advanced Tool Making, students combine their blacksmithing skills. Building on the foundation of blacksmithing fundamentals, students will develop their ability to conceptualize and create advanced forms. Tool making and creative problem solving are utilized while students create their own hammer and tongs. Other tools may be assigned at the instructor's discretion.
Prerequisites: BKMA 134 with a grade of C- or better. Students who do not meet this standard require permission of the School Chair.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 4 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 80 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 10 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 10 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Fabricate, forge, and heat treat ancillary punches and chisels in tool steel.
- Describe advanced design ideas verbally and visually.
- Produce a prototype of a fine metal art tool.
- Apply iterative design processes to produce a final metal art tool.
- Use self-reflection and critiques during design process for improvements.
- Perform accurate hammering and punching.
- Execute accurate measuring of art tools.
- Create precise punch drift holes and rivet joints.
- Use iterative design process to produce custom tongs.
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.