Art - Sculpture, 3-D Design & Jewelry Design
Description
Sculptors and arts professionals utilize computer technology to create
visual simulations of proposed projects for design, study and peer review. It
allows an art instructor to visualize and critique each student's concept within
the students intended context and facilitates modification of the design through
critical thinking and computer analysis. It is important that students
understand the complex requirements utilized in the design, approval and
fabrication of contemporary sculpture. The computer enhances the ability of the
sculpture area to develop their concepts within the lab setting.
In addition, the area still languishes from deferred maintenance practices of
the last 20 years. Broken and inoperable capital equipment, and still is not
adequately funded to support the additional 150 plus added students we now serve
each year. We need repair and equipment replacement money disparately as the
added enrollment is increased (doubled) the deterioration rate of our already
over taxed equipment. Our facilities are so over-taxed that the College District
is constructing a completely new lab complex to address some of these issues. We
need to acquire stone carving equipment as well as a diamond stone saw to
facilitate stone carving.
We have just under 5,000 square feet of new lab Facilities that are to be
constructed by 2007. This will require new equipment and technologies to be in
place prior to March when our entire program is scheduled to move to that
facility. The number of students should continue to grow with the additional lab
space. The large amount of Equipment listed in the 2006-2007 year reflects items
necessary to purchase in order to move into the new facility under State Funding
provided for Equipment and Technology for new lab buildings.
Curriculum Impact
Computer generated and edited composite video imagery is the only cost
effective process that permits students to construct, visualize and review their
concepts within a sculpture lab setting. These computer video simulations are
critical to a sculpture lab classroom as ideas generated by students, as a part
of their assignments would cost thousands of dollars to actually construct.
We must address the continuing deterioration of the area’s capital equipment or
we will face elimination of technologies currently used to instruct our
students. Our current facilities are too small to serve the number of sections
currently scheduled. By adding more students we have accelerated the situation
from a difficult one to a desperate one. We have entire curricular modules that
we cannot complete or offer due to replacement/maintenance issues. We also need
to address safety issues in regard to facilities, as well as critical issues of
student and project storage.
Approximate Number of Students Served
We now serve 360 students per year, up from 210 five years ago. All these
students use the Technology we are applying for. We are also in the process of
adding additional Digital Courses in Synergy linked to these requests in the
Sculpture area. In addition, we have just under 5,000 square feet of lab
Facilities that are to be constructed by 2007 that will require new equipment
and technologies to be in place prior to March when our entire program is
scheduled to move to that facility. The number of students should continue to
grow by up to 50 percent in the years following the 2007 addition of our new lab
space.
Support Impact
We added 2 part time teaching positions each semester and are offering 2
additional summer courses. We have also added 3 sections in the digital arts per
semester – 6 per year. We do have an existing Staffing need for a Technician,
but this will not change with these requested Additional technologies.
Year 1 (2004-2005)
Objective
A. Digital: We still need to upgrade our
existing software and to purchase a single Apple G-5 Duel Processor Computer and
an Apple 23 inch Digital Screen, Digital Video Camera, hardware and Memory,
Additional 120 Gigabyte internal Hard Drive, 512 megs of PC 133Ram. We also need
a high-resolution flat bed Scanner and additional 3-D software for the Synergy
center as we add digital classes there. None of this was accomplished under the
2002 – 2004 Tech Plan.
B. Equipment: We still need welding carts,
plugs and tables to replace and upgrade existing equipment We also need to
upgrade in order to facilitate the increase (nearly double) in our enrollment in
the past few years. We also need a forge for repair and instructional purposes;
and we need replacement foundry tools such as tongs, shanks, crucibles, and
safety apparel for student protection. We need a dedicated repair budget to
avoid the high expense of replacing damaged tools. It is more cost effective to
maintain tools and equipment rather than replacing them. We also need to double
our locker Storage as we were already short of space prior to adding students.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase additional equipment as described and apply to the program. Repair
the 50% or more of our disabled equipment as soon as funding is granted.
Purchase and Apply digital equipment to Sculpture Lab; and introduce companion
courses in the Synergy Center as support to our curriculum. Purchase lockers to
accommodate students added in the last 4 years.
Support issues
We already added 3 part time teaching positions each semester and are offer
2 additional summer courses. We don’t anticipate needing additional support for
our Digital requests. We do have an existing Staffing need for a Technician, but
this will not change with these requested Additional technologies.
Year 2 (2005-2006)
Objective
A. Digital: We need to upgrade and add to our
existing software and To purchase an Second Apple 23 inch Digital Screen, and
purchase two IBM 350 Megabyte Compact Flash Compatible Mini Hard Drive to match
our current Nikon 990 Coolpix Digital Camera. Acquire middle to high range Epson
photo printer to output student projects in room 211.
B. Equipment: We need replacement tools and
continue to upgrade and repair existing equipment. We will need funds to
contract vendors to sharpen our shear blades, repair our small electrical hand
tools, and service our welders. We need to continue to replace replacement
foundry tools such as tongs, shanks, crucibles, and safety apparel for student
protection. We will need to look to replace our older floor sanders and
electrical tools. We need a dedicated repair budget to avoid the high expense of
replacing damaged tools. It is more cost effective to maintain tools and
equipment rather than replacing them. We also need to add a slot gas fired forge
to bend and shape metal, and a kiln to re-heat molds during the metal casting
process. These processes currently expose students and staff to potential burn
hazards, so equipment including state of the art safety controls would minimize
this exposure.
Action to Meet Objective
A. Digital: Purchase upgrades for existing
software and purchase a Second Apple 22 inch Digital Screen. Purchase two IBM
350 Megabyte Compact Flash Compatible Mini Hard Drive. Purchase a mid to high
range Epson photo printer.
B. Equipment: Purchase replacement tools to
upgrade and repair existing equipment. Hire contract vendors to sharpen our
shear blades, repair our small electrical hand tools, and service our welders.
Purchase replacement foundry tools and tongs, shanks, and crucibles. Buy safety
apparel for student protection. Purchase replacement floor sanders and
electrical tools. Put in place a dedicated repair budget to avoid the high
expense of replacing damaged tools. Add a slot gas fired forge to bend and shape
metal, and a kiln to re-heat molds during the metal casting process.
Support
We have an critical existing Staffing need for a Full time Technician, and
this will change to an imperative need with the addition of the new facilities
for health and safety reasons. However, this will not change with these
requested Additional technologies, and the need is driven more by facilities
than technology.
Year 3 (2006-2007)
Objective
To transition into the new Facility, replacing and upgrading all of our
inoperable and unsafe equipment. We will need to prepare for the large increase
in enrollment that will result from our transition to bigger facilities, and
order all equipment necessary to serve the increased number of students.
Action to Meet Objective
A. Digital: We need to Replace our existing
Computer with 3 Computers to serve the new facility. This replacement should be
with Apple G-5 Duel Processors. We also need to upgrade and add to our existing
software and to purchase an Apple 23 inch Digital Screens. We Also will need
to acquire 3 middle to high range Epson photo printer to output student projects
in the new labs.
Purchase the following items:
- 3 - High range Epson photo printers.
- 1 - High range Epson photo Scanner.
- 3 - Apple G-5 or G-6 Computers & Monitors
- Technical Specifications (upgrade to latest model at time of purchase):
Processing
- Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5 microprocessors
- PowerPC processor architecture with 64-bit data paths and registers
- Native support for 32-bit application code
- 512K on-chip L2 cache running at processor speed
- Support for analog resolutions up to 1600 by 1200 pixels
- ADC and DVI connectors; DVI to VGA adapter included
- Dual display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
- Support for up to two Apple flat-panel displays
Storage:
- Two Serial ATA controllers supporting up to 150-MBps data throughput per
hard drive • Two 3.5-inch hard drive expansion bays with drive guides for a
second drive –One 80GB or 160GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA drive installed in
standard configurations3 –Support for up to two internal Serial ATA drives;
500GB maximum system capacity3 –8MB memory buffers on all hard drives
- Optical drive bay with SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) installed; writes DVD-R
discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at
up to16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to
32x speed PCI expansion
3 - Screen size and type
20-inch (viewable) Apple Cinema Display
20 inches (diagonal viewable image size)
Thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display
3 -Connectors and cables:
Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
Apple Display Connector (ADC)
2-meter cable with DVI and USB connectors
B. Equipment: We need replacement tools and continue to upgrade and repair
existing equipment. For the new Building, We will need to purchase the
Following Equipment:
1 - MIFCO - MODEL B-1501 WITH No. 4UV SAFETY
Stationary crucible furnace, capacity No. 100 through No. 150 crucible.
Complete with No. 1912 Industrial Turbo Blower 230 CFM, 16 oz. with 2 HP;
3600 RPM, ball bearing, drip-proof motor, 120/240 volt, single phase, or
240/480 volt, three phase with magnetic line starter. Furnished with silicon
carbide crucible rest block. No. 4UV ultra violet combustion system,
consisting of an automatic spark ignition with blower air switch and
continuous flame monitoring. Provides furnace shutdown in event of air
blower failure, flame or power failure.
1 - Bent Handle Crucible Tongs
Part Number 030690
Tong Number 150B
1 - Crucible Shank
Crucible shanks are foundry tools used to hold the crucible of molten metal
while pouring the molds. Shanks are made in two standard designs - the one
man Hand Shank and the two-man Single End Shank.
Part Number 030490
Shank Number S1050DE
3 - # 150 SILICON CARBIDE CRUCIBLES
Part Number 008272
1 - FLAT HEARTH SLOT FORGE: Model F-826
A modern designed forge, offered to meet the requirements of the General
Shop, Vocational and Agricultural School Shops, or, Blacksmith, Industrial,
and Farm Maintenance Shops. The Flat Hearth Slot Forge is particularly
adapted for tool dressing and sharpening, general forging, bending, and
welding operations. Work is always visible to the operator, thus preventing
burning and wasting of materials.
The forge is constructed of heavy gauge steel, structurally reinforced and
electric welded. High temperature castable insulation between the fire brick
and the furnace shell provides faster heating, greater fuel efficiency, and
simplifies the relining of the furnace.
Combustion Safeguard Systems with spark ignition and continual flame
monitoring are standard equipment on all forging furnaces.
1 - AIR COMPRESSOR:
30 Horsepower Rotary Air type compressor
The Electra-Screw starts with a carefully designed air end utilizing the
patented KyphoTM profile. This design uses rotors up to 41% larger than
competitive units, resulting in lower operating speeds and longer compressor
life. The Electra-Screw also uses a unique Intensive Injection system to
cool and seal the compression chamber, and long life bearings to give you
years of consistent operation.
Gardner-Denver Electra-Screw compressors are the industry's most affordable
series, and one of the most economical-to-operate compressors you can buy.
30 - Modeling Stands:
For Figure Sculpture Courses
1 - AGITATED WAX MELTING TANKS
Waage Agitated Dispensing Tanks are standard model WP Tanks with the
addition of 30 RPM motor-driven stirrer, bottom wiping type. All tanks are
equipped with quick opening, heated gate valves and are mounted on pipe
legs. Agitated motors are controlled by a manual switch with thermal
overload protection. Automatic Thermostat Control: 60 – 250°F
2 Each - FLUIDIZED BEDS
3-330 J-MAC ® FLUIDIZED BED UNIT CONSTRUCTION: External casting of bed is
two piece construction of 16 gauge steel.
An air blower is recommended as the air supply for a J-MAC ® Fluidized Bed
Unit. A rule of thumb to use for Fluidized Beds is that you need at least 70
CFM, at 2-3 PSI, per square foot of surface area of the diffuser plate.
1 – Powermatic TABLESAW:
Powermatic 72A Tablesaw
- Precision ground cast iron table is finely polished to a mirror finish
- The left tilting blade prevents the binding of stock between the blade and
fence which substantially reduces the possibility of kickback
- The left tilting blade also aids in making clean mitre cuts as the
tear-out will be on the bottom side of the work piece
- The wide stanced, heavy-duty one piece trunnion has a "C" Flange mount
which relieves the weight at the saw arm pivot shaft and promotes easier
raising and tilting of the saw blade
- T-slot for standard mitre gauge
- Exclusive 3VX belt drive distributes torque more efficiently and generates
less heat while operating virtually vibration-free
- All units have magnetic controls
1- Each Table Saw Optional Equipment
- 2195043 Accu-Fence System, 50"
- 2195048 Accu-Fence assembly only
- 2250154 Blade guard and splitter assembly
- 2328023 Insert, table
- 2328024 Insert, dado
- 2389002 Special cast iron extension wing kit*
- 2402006 Accu-Fence, side panel replacement kit
- 2440020 Accu-Fence, rear-lock assembly (optional)
- 2471015 Mitre gauge
- 6284600 Tenoning jig
1 – Powermatic DRILL PRESS:
20” Heavy-Duty Drill Press
- Powerful totally enclosed, fan cooled motors to keep out dust for a
longer life and maximum performance
- Standard 15-1/2" X 18" cast iron production table allows for stability of
work material during operation
- Features a slotted base that may be used as an alternative work table for
extra-large materials
- Maintains horsepower throughout full speed range (low and high)
- Features an Electronic Variable Speed drive system (EVS)
- Start/Stop push button switch is located on the front of the drill press
head for safety
- Possible materials and applications may include: steel, cast iron and wood
- Reversing switch for tapping
Standard Equipment
- Motor
- Slotted base
- #3 Morse taper adapter
- Production table
- Reversing switch
Optional Accessories
- 2277005 Head raising mechanism
- 2383001 1/2” Chuck with adapter for #3 morse taper
- 2793014 Reverse foot switch assembly
Stock Number (2 HP, 1 Ph or 3 Ph,230V): 1203794
1- Powermatic 20" Disc Sander:
- Direct drive to disc from motor for maximum efficiency
- Extra large sanding surface
- Ideal for professional or serious home woodworking shop
- Adjustable tilting work table
- 49" overall height
- Cast iron base
Standard Equipment
- Motor
- Forward/Reverse switch (3 Ph only)
- Tilting table
- Mitre gauge
- 20" Sanding disc
1 - BRICK LINED (ONE CAR) NATURAL DRAFT SHUTTLE
Model # DLB-40S
STANDARD Equipment (Professional MODELS):
- CSA CERTIFIED, formerly AGA (AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION)
- 100% ELECTRONIC FLAME SAFETY SHUT-OFF
- PUSH BUTTON AUTOMATIC SPARK IGNITION
- DD1 CONTROLLER
- 0-15 "PRESSURE GAUGE
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
MICROPROCESSOR BASED PROGRAMMABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER.
PROPORTIONAL CONTROL.
4 RAMP / SOAK SEGMENTS
PROPORTIONAL 4 RAMP / SOAK SEGMENTS
(COMPUTER CONTROL).
1 – Foundry Sand Batch Muller
MODEL ML-125
1 - Milwaukee Electric Diamond Core Drill Rig.
Drill part number MW04004
1 - Diamond Coring Motor, 300/600 RPM, 20 Amp with Clutch
DRILL DMD 300/600 20A CL
- Two speeds: 300 and 600 rpm
- 20 amp motor
- Clutch protection protects gears and motor
- Built-in water swivel
1 - Diamond Coring Motor STAND (Large Base)
Stand Part Number MW04115
Cast aluminum base with four leveling screws for fast accurate leveling
adjustment
- Adjustable, tilting 2-1/2 in. x 43-1/2 in. steel column
- Four speed wheel feed control
- Motor mount cradle, bubble level, jackscrew
16 - Work Tables:
We will need 16 - 3” Laminated 4’ x 6’ Maple Hardwood work benches with
uncabinet storage and 4 wood working vises mounted on each side for the two
new labs.
60 – 4 legged tall Lab stools
1 – 2 horsepower vertical lift Hoist and Beam Trolley:
For new “built in” Bridge Crane over foundry
In Addition:
We will need funds to contract vendors to sharpen our shear blades, repair
our small electrical hand tools, and service our welders. We need to
continue to replace replacement foundry tools such as tongs, shanks,
crucibles, and safety apparel for student protection. We will need to look
to replace our older floor sanders and electrical tools. We need a dedicated
repair budget to avoid the high expense of replacing damaged tools. It is
more cost effective to maintain tools and equipment rather than replacing
them.
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