PRDE 2180 - Advanced Clay Modeling

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PRDE 1710

This class is intended for students who have a basic understanding of clay modeling. Students will learn Class A functions used in clay modeling. The major topics will include capturing design intent and advanced surfacing techniques. Students will develop a quarter scale model of a vehicle which will be judged by industry professionals.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will apply design modifications in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using the modification techniques in clay modeling the learner will:

Add clay to a model in the given time. b. Sculpt an existing model given in the time allowed.
Identify the need for modifications on a clay model in the time allowed.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will capture design intent in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using the design intent in clay modeling the learner will:

Identify customer needs for the design in the time given.
Build a prototype of the model in the given time allowed.
Demonstrate changes to the customer in the time allowed.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will use advanced surfacing techniques in clay modeling.

Objectives: Demonstrating the surfacing techniques, the learner will:

Identify the difference of a good surface to a poor surface in the given time.
Build a quality surface in the time allowed.
Demonstrate the techniques to build a quality surface in the time given.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will use finishing techniques in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using finishing techniques in clay modeling the learner will:

Demonstrate the techniques used in clay modeling in the time allowed.
Identify tools used to in finishing a model in the time allowed.
Develop the finishing touches on a model in the time given.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will present 1/4 scale model in clay modeling.

Objectives: Building a 1/4 scale model the learner will:

Demonstrate the techniques to view the model as a complete product
Identify the proper scale model
Present the final scale model

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Pre - Test
Introduction to Advanced Tools
Classroom Procedures
Model Modification Techniques
Edit Cross Sections
Clay Manipulation
¼ Scale Project

Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088