PRETTY+UGLY+STUFF


 * Project Title || =Fab & Art 20’s Hot and Sticky Molten Madness J = ||

Team:
 * Name ||  Responsibilities  ||
 * The Well Weathered Welder AKA McBride || * Instruct soldering lesson
 * Wire Twisting techniques
 * Attachment methods ||
 * The Finer Designer AKA MACDONALD || * To develop a project for Art 20’s to apply the techniques and knowledge Terence will be teaching them.
 * Secretary ||

(include common strategies/actions that apply to each members’ subject areas) || To have Mr. McBride come into Art 20 classes to introduce proper soldering techniques at the beginning of a wire sculpture project. We are hoping by introducing basic art welding at the Art 20 level, we can promote the opportunity to gain further understanding in the art of welding for an Art 30 project (last year’s PLT). To have Ms MacDonald come into Fabrications and teach students visual control while assembling an art project ||
 * Team Goal à


 * **PLT Reflection Time** ||
 * Lunch hour organization meetings meetings + numerous hours spent developing the project. ||


 * **//Focus questions://**
 * //- What worked well (successes)?//** //Mr.// McBride teaching the soldering lesson in the Art Room and getting students to complete a bike first as an opportunity to develop some soldering skills prior to students developing a soldering project plan. Students soon realized as they worked on the bike that some ideas were more suited to using soldering than others. There were some really interesting projects that were developed by students.

- At this time I have not been into the welding shop but I am sure if the need arises for my design expertise, Mr. McBride will not hesitate to ask.
 * //- What did not work so well (challenges)?//**I needed to have enough soldering irons for each student. At first, I thought 1 soldering iron for every 2 students would be enough but this created a challenge because they really needed to have their own in order to complete the project in a timely fashion. It was the first time I soldered. I will be better at helping students plan suitable projects for soldering with the experience I gained from teaching it this time. I found it difficult to get the right type of wire at first. I needed welding rod that was easily manipulated by bending but also compatible with solder. The welding program here did not have anything suitable. Praxair eventually found a product that fit the criteria for the assignment.

//**- Any unanticipated results or effects**//**?** McBride and my timetable didn’t match up in second semester and we were only able to do the project once in semester one. My students scared Mr. McBride J Apparently he is not used to such a refined bunch of kids who sit quietly and listen attentively while he taught!
 * - What supports are needed to make this project repeatable?** More soldering Irons and consumable soldering supplies. Make sure we have timetables that allow for Mr. McBride to come into my room for a couple of blocks.
 * - Is any Administrative follow-up required?** Not that I know of. ||

Administrative Comments

Administrative Certification
 * Name ||  Position  ||  Signature  ||

__**Art 20 **__ ==Flux - In soldering of metals, flux serves a threefold purpose: it removes oxidation from the surfaces to be soldered; it seals out air thus preventing further oxidation, and by facilitating [|amalgamation] improves [|wetting] characteristics of the liquid solder. ==
 * Sculpture: Soldered Wire Armature **
 * Armature- A skeleton-like framework to give rigid internal support to a [|modeled][|sculpture]. Armature [|wire] used to build an armature is available in various [|gauges]. A basic [|linear][|form] in wire can be made with poultry screen or padded with wood or [|paper] if appropriate. The [|medium] is modeled directly onto the armature. **
 * Solder - is a [|fusible] metal [|alloy] used to join together metal pieces and having a melting point below that of the piece(s). **
 * Soft solder is what is most often thought of when solder or [|soldering] is mentioned and it typically has a melting range of 90 to 450 °C (190 to 840 °F). It is commonly used in [|electronics] and [|plumbing]. Alloys that melt between 180 and 190 °C (360 and 370 °F) are the most commonly used. **

Soldering Origins

 * Soldering and [|brazing] are thought to have arisen very early in the history of metal-working, probably before 4000 BCE. Sumerian swords from ~3000 BCE were assembled using hard soldering. Soldering was historically used to make jewelry items, cooking ware and tools, as well as other uses such as in assembling [|stained glass]. **
 * Sculptamold – is a compound that models like clay and sets up plaster hard in 30 min. It is like paper mache in that this cellulose compound is lightweight and does not shrink. When dry Sculptamold can be sanded, painted, and carved. **
 * Assignment: After watching Mr. McBrides soldering demo and making a bike using the soldering techniques he domonstrated, create a wire armature then consider applying something on top like papier-mâché, Sculptamold plaster bandage etc. Please keep sculptures within 2ftx2ft. This projects theme is open. **

(Scale is appropriate: the correct size and shape in the varying parts is achieved) (Surface is fully developed- sanded & painted if needed) (All parts of the sculpture are attached securely) (Sculpture is eye catching, creative, and original) Total: /28
 * Project** **Evaluation**
 * Studies** 1 2 3 4
 * Proportion** 1 2 3 4
 * Detail** 1 2 3 4
 * Craftsmanship** 1 2 3 4
 * Finished Product** 2 4 6 8
 * Artists Statement** 1 2 3 4

Bike Paper Template



Soldered Bike (Basic Soldering Skill Development)

Student Work from December 2011







[|Weldart] **Wolf Creek Public Schools** **École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School** **//Professional Learning Team Project 2010-2011//**

PRETTY UGLY STUFF THE TRADES AND ARTS UNITE TO DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT PLAN BETWEEN WELDING AND VISUAL ARTS TO PRODUCE SOME SERIOUS SCULPTURE ||
 * Project Title || = =

Team : PRETTY UGLY
 * Name ||  Title and Responsibilities  ||
 * The Well Weathered Welder (Terry McBride) || TECHNICAL ADVISOR ||
 * The Finer Designer(Leia MacDonald) || CREATIVE ADVISOR ||

(include common strategies/actions that apply to each members’ subject areas) W.W.W.’s Goal à || **Our goal:** is to develop a plan to allow students who are enrolled in Welding and Visual Arts to combine talents into one magnificent sculpture project. **Background:** In the last couple of years there have been a few quality candidates who have approached us to do a collaborative project and we currently have no framework in place to go ahead with that type of project. This year we would like to develop a plan and test pilot a project with a qualified candidate. Develop a comprehensive safety program to ease the transition from visual arts to a trade approach. ||
 * Team Goal à
 * F.D.’s Goal à || Experiment with a different medium and develop a “Special Project” plan for interested students. ||

Welding Shop ||
 * Strategies ||  Critical Evidence  ||  Outcomes  ||  Timeline  ||  Resources  ||
 * **Find a Student** || Photographic evidence || A sculpture will be produced || Jan. 23, 2010 || Art room
 * **Develop a project** || See SPARE ||  || Sept. 6, 2010 ||   ||

Group Summary (to be completed May 2011) **//- What worked well (successes)?//** //A student that was highly motivated and willing to commit through to the end of a project. Having the Intro to welding safety module at the beginning led to developing confidence which allowed him to complete the project.// //- What did not work so well (challenges)? Unreliable students not following through with the projects.// **//- Any unanticipated results or effects?//** //There were high expectations that Miranda would success as she had taking Welding and Art at intermediate levels. We thought this would be a perfect project for her. She designed the sculpture, she had the ability to successfully complete the project but she did not have the motivation to follow though. She stopped attending school.// //Louie, was able to transfer his art planning skills directly into his welding project. He learned quickly. 1 block was used to practice the next was used to complete the next stage in his design. It was clear Louie has a strong work ethic that is cross-curricular.// //Students do not necessarily have to be enrolled in both Welding and Art to make a successful candidate for this type of project. We learned the success of this project is based on good student selection and proper project management.// //A lot of skills and knowledge are transferable from both areas.// //- **What supports are needed to make this project repeatable?**// //A good student selection tool.// //In-depth planning on the student’s part.// //Willing teachers.// //Self motivation// **//- Is any Administrative follow-up required?//** //NO.// ||
 * **Focus questions:**

Administrative Certification
 * Name ||  Position  ||  Signature  ||