STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Upon completion of this course students shall demonstrate an understanding of advanced metal engraving skills.  Students in this course will consult with the instructor to select projects/tasks that will be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.  Given performance tests, the student will perform these tasks with a score of 75% or better:

         A.      Explain and/or demonstrate advanced practices in scroll work.

         B.      Explain and/or demonstrate relief work.

         C.      Explain and/or demonstrate inlays.

         D.      Explain and/or demonstrate overlays.

         E.      Discuss engraving techniques with gold, silver, iron, and alloy.

         F.      Explain and/or demonstrate animal and game scene techniques.

         G.      Discuss presentation of engraving.

         H.      Explain and/or demonstrate final finishes.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introductions

 II.     Shop Rules

         A.      Firearms

         B.      Ammunition

 III.    Shop Safety

         A.      Safety Glasses

         B.      If You Don¿t Know, Ask First ¿ Please

 IV.     Tools Needed

 V.      Class Projects

 VI.     Lesson Topics

         A.      Advanced practices in scroll work

         B.      Relief work

         C.      Inlays

         D.      Overlays

         E.      Gold, silver, iron, and alloy

         F.      Animal and game scene techniques

         G.      Presentation of engraving

         H.      Final finishes