M-F 5:30-7:30pm

Instructor: Christopher Gose

phone; 292-6537 E-mail: gose.4@osu.edu

Mailbox: 146 Hopkins Hall

TA: Nick DePirro

de-pirro.l@osu.edu

The focus of this course will be placed on understanding the fundamentals and developing a working

knowledge of equipment and metal fabrication techniques. This involves gas

welding and brazing, various types of arc welding, power tools, fasteners, foundry work, sheet metal fabrication, forging, etc.

Strict adherence to safety procedures and precautions is required.

Employing this new practice, students will develop individual artwork. This work should demonstrate thoughtfulness in concept and execution.

• For approximately the first two-weeks, there will be an extensive introduction to the

metal shop and its tools. This introduction will include information covering steps

involved in safety, operation and application of these tools.

• There will be at least four assigned projects in which the student should demonstrate and

implement information from the introduction, i.e., through knowledge how to operate an

oxy/ace torch. At the conclusion of the assignments, there will be a critique.

• There will be a student presentation of an out-of-class research assignment. The

presentation should include slides, history, and personal thoughts.

• Artists slide discussion, exhibition visits, discussions are probable and tests/quizzes.

Required text:

Welder's Handbook by Richard Finch (ISBN: 1 -55788-264-9)

Methods/or Modern Sculpture by Ronald D. Young (ISBN: 096037 440 X)

• All students (majors and non-majors) must have safety equipment consisting of:

-dust mask (3M 8210 N95 particulate or better)

-hearing protection

-leather gloves

-safety glasses

-leather boots or shoes

-long sleeve cotton shirt

-long pants

• Recommended tools:

-pliers

-vice grips (more than one pair)

-soap stone or marker

-tape measure

-drill bit index

• Attendance for all equipment demonstrations is mandatory.

• Attendance is mandatory and will be reflected in your final grade.

If you miss more than

two consecutive classes, I will expect pertinent documentation explaining the reason for

your absence (EE. Doctor's note, etc.). Every four unexcused absences over the quarter

will lower yova final grade by one letter grade. After seven absences, I will recommend

that you drop the course. If you arrive late or leave early three times, it will count as an

absence.

• For every two-hours of class time, you are expected to put a minimum of one hour of

independent studio hours per week.

• Completion and presentation of all art work on time. Each piece should show thought,

care, and consideration of process and artistic values within the work.

• Students are expected to be professional within the studio setting and always come to

class on time and prepared to work for the duration of the class time. Students are

expected to be responsible for purchasing or finding their own materials and tools

required for the course. I addition, notebooks are not acceptable as drawing pads. For

instance, your ideas about the project, observations, information about materials,

sketches and other notes relative to your art work should be kept within this journal.

Notes concerning safety procedures and equipment can be kept within a note book or

steno pad. You should always have your drawing tablet, note pad and pencil or pen at

every class meeting.

• Work will be graded based on the execution of your work in light of the objectives and

procedures of the course and the time, energy, and intentions of your individual art work.

• Attendance:

If your attendance is poor and/or you are frequently late or leave early, this will result in

the lowering of yova final grade.

• Class participation beneficial to the class may be the extra point needed to move from a

C+ to a B- on the final grade.