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FIW 103
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Title: | Steel String Guitar Constructn |
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Long Title: | Steel String Guitar Construction |
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Course Description: | Create a steel string guitar from scratch. Beginning with raw materials, the student is expected to build either an OM (Orchestra Model) or a dreadnaught style steel string guitar. |
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Min Credit: | 6 |
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Status Notes: | New course 3/4/05 |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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Status Notes: | Revised 2/20/11 LK |
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| S: revised-dscrptn,comptncs,crdts entered 11/8/11 LK |
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REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Complete a steel string style acoustic guitar.
2. Build jigs and use tools safely and properly.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various materials used in the construction process.
REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction of various jigs, tools, and techniques used in the construction process
II. Overview of materials
III. Safety with hand and power tools
IV. Neck construction
V. Body-sides and soundboard construction
VI. Finish assembly
VII. Frets
VIII. Sanding
IX. Applying finish
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