BKMA 123 Fabrication Techniques: Welded Forms

School of the Arts

BKMA 123 Fabrication Techniques: Welded Forms will teach students the safe use of the MIG welder, oxygen and? acetylene gasses, and the plasma cutter.  Students will learn basic welding skills and forms.

Prerequisites: BKMA 121

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Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks3
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture10
Lab (lab, field, computer)10

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficient use of welding equipment and plasma cutter
  2. Create sculptural forms using supplemental tooling
  3. Prepare metal for welding with oxygen acetylene and MIG welders
  4. Perform basic welding skills such as welding beads, seams, plugs and angles
  5. Demonstrate ability to cut designs and shapes from steel and inflate them
  6. Perform basic forging skills
  7. Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with studio specific health and safety policies

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
  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.