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METAL ENGRAVING

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 110 Tools, Term, & Procedures 2 6 4 

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course covers tools,
equipment, terminology, and materials used for metal electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' >engraving. 
Topics include basic tool geometry, basic tool design and construction,
basic engraving cuts, and the care and maintenance of tools and equipment. 
Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion, students should be able to design and construct basic
engraving tools and make basic engraving cuts in metals.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 111 Scroll Cutting & Design 2 9 5

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the techniques of drawing and engraving basic bias scroll designs. 
Topics include elements of scroll design, drawing techniques, and basic
scroll engraving skills.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion, students should be able
to engrave a product suitable for the metal engraving marketplace.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 112 Metal Finishing 1 3 2

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course covers basic
metal finishing techniques and processes used by the metal engraver. 
Topics include polishing, French graying, emersion blueing, electric
and electric-less plating, and slow rust blueing.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion,
students should be able to apply a variety of finishes to a metal object.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 113 Scenes 1 3 2

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
various metal mediums and engraver's tools necessary to engrave scenes
in metal.  Topics include the application of border patterns, relief
engraving, and hammer and chisel cuts to form scenes.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion,
students should be able to engrave scenes on a variety of metal mediums.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 114 Bolino 2 6 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the bolino method of push engraving in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 
Emphasis is placed on making basic tools, lettering, fine-line engraving,
printing plates, various scrolls, and the use of microscopes. 
Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion, students should be able to apply a variety of bolino
engravings to ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

 

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 115 Lettering & Calligraphy 2 3 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course covers the
anatomy, layouts, and cutting of the four basic letter types. 
Emphasis is placed on lettering anatomy, balanced lettering layout,
hammer chisel methods, and the use of a paragraph.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion,
students should be able to form a responsive layout using a combination
of letter styles.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 116 Flush & Raised Inlay 2 9 5

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
different applications of inlay techniques.  Topics include flush
inlay, overlay inlay, sculptured inlay, wire inlay, die sculpture, oak
leaves, and gravermox electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' >engraving.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion, students should
be able to apply a variety of inlay techniques to a metal object.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 117 Engraving Applications 2 6 4

Prerequisites: MEG 111

Corequisites: None

This course is designed
to simulate real-life marketplace experiences for the metal engraver. 
Emphasis is placed on the independent applications of production and
custom engravings according to simulated work orders.  Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion,
students should be able to apply engraving skills and knowledge competently
in the marketplace.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

MEG 118 Advanced Scroll Drawing 1 3 2

Prerequisites: MEG 111

Corequisites: None

This course provides the
opportunity to develop personal application of the elements of design
into scroll drawings.  Emphasis is placed on design elements, creativity,
advanced scroll anatomy, and developing personal styles. Upon electricity-tool.com/doc/81781-ncccsccncus/Programs/docs/Common-Course-Library/M_prefix//' class='doin' >completion,
students should be able to incorporate their own unique style of scroll
drawings into complex geometric shapes.

See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar
course descriptions.