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CAST 120 Aluminum Sand Casting. Students will learn in a five week intensive how to make sculptural relief designs in aluminum using sand as a mold. First students learn how to make original patterns in two different materials which are then used to replicate their designs. This course teaches students general foundry practices and opens relationships with working foundries.

CAST 122 Drawing and Design for Metal Casting provides students with a basic understanding of Design and Visual Communication skills required to develop and present concepts that may be realized in Cast Molten Metal. Students will gain the ability to integrate 2D/3D concepts and to combine aesthetics with function when articulating their creative visions 'on paper' as an adjunct to working with

CAST 124 How to Cast Bronze. Students will design, sculpt, mold and then cast their own unique creations in bronze. In this 5 week intensive course through various assignments, students will learn how to design and sculpt their ideas in clay, mold them in rubber, wax, ceramic shell and then bronze. Various bronze finishing techniques will be taught as well as some marketing.

CAST 126 Exploration of Bronze. Students will learn to explore their ideas in clay with more involved processes. In this 5-week intensive course, students will learn more advanced molding techniques and so can create more involved and intricate sculptures. At the end of this course students will visit foundries and working artists in their studios. Students will leave this course with basic

CAST 128 Sculptural Modeling in Clay is a 15-week course designed to give students skills in working with oil based clay. Through in class exercises, demos and assignments, students will learn to use various tools and techniques to Develop an understanding of three dimensional form through modeling in clay.

CCSW 155 Foundations of Practice introduces students to the theory and philosophical perspectives necessary for working with individuals who are challenged by a disabling condition. Values regarding service delivery are explored through an historical review of the disability movement and an examination of new initiatives and trends. This course also explores the impact of specific challenging

CCSW 156 Support Strategies focuses on support strategies used with individuals who have disabilities. The analysis and understanding of behaviour as a means of communication is explored. Strategies are learned and practised in context to support individuals with the development of pro-social skills, life, vocational, and academic skills. An awareness of issues related to healthy sexuality and the

CCSW 160 Classroom Support Strategies focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for paraprofessionals to perform their roles and responsibilities as members of a multidisciplinary team to integrate all children into inclusive school settings.

CCSW 161 Person-Centered Planning focuses on the need for planning, advantages and disadvantages of planning and the key elements of the planning process. The course examines how to identify and obtain information relevant to planning, formulation of long and short-term objectives, prioritization of objectives, and translation of objectives into action. Emphasis is placed on viewing planning as a

CCSW 165 Health and Wellness is designed to introduce the essential concepts of health and wellness with emphasis on six dimensions of wellness including: emotional, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, social and physical. Students will examine health and wellness from two perspectives. The first includes the examination of wellness in the students' lives with emphasis on developing strategies

CCSW 170 Augmentative Communication explores the alternative forms of communications for people with little or no speech. Non-speech communication programming is examined through review of normal and disordered language and the strengths and weaknesses of various augmentative communication systems. Communication systems studied include sign language and other manual systems, pictogram/ideogram

CCSW 179 Application of Theory to Practice provides an overview of the role of the Special Education Assistant and of the Community Support Worker. Codes of ethics, standards of practice, relevant policies and their application to practice are discussed as well as the practice of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Content focuses on integration of relevant theory from other CCSW courses

CCSW 195 Practicum I provides students with an opportunity to work and observe in an educational or community living setting under the direction of college instructors and on-site staff. The focus of this practicum is to provide students with an opportunity to interact with children or adults with challenging conditions, to develop objective documentation skills and to observe the techniques and

CCSW 196 Practicum II is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities in field settings. It provides students with opportunities to learn experientially and to apply concepts from the classroom. Practicum offers students opportunities to self-evaluate and receive feedback about their knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes in the field of Education Assistant and Community Support

CERM 101 Wheel 1 is an introduction to working on the wheel. Contemporary methods of altering forms, surface treatments, and handbuilt additions will be emphasized.

In CERM 102 Wheel 2 Students focus on a continued wheel practice that will broaden and refine their techniques and aesthetic approaches for shaping and assembling potter's wheel forms. Strengthening skills and personal directions will be emphasized.

CERM 103 Hand Forming I will be introduced to basic hand forming techniques as well as simple molds and extruded work. The emphasis is on designing and producing innovative forms.

CERM 104 Hand Forming and Molding is a project based course that will engage students in expanding hand forming techniques. Projects will be designed to explore and establish directions in both production and one-of-a-kind ceramics. The emphasis will be on experimentation and developing a personal expression.

CERM 105 Introduction to Glaze Technology and Surface Treatment is an introduction to glaze chemistry and formulation. Students will develop their own personal glaze palette using the raw materials that make up commercial glazes. Other surface treatments covered will include slips, under glaze and screen printing.

In CERM 106 Ceramic Technology II - Surface and Kiln, a confident understanding of the kiln will be integrated with students completing their studio ceramic work. Technology included will be firing cycles, safe practices, maintenance and history. Glaze and surface directions are explored and applied in relation to kiln operation.

In CERM 108 Studio Specific Design, students will develop ceramic forms that examine and experiment with concepts, elements and principles of design. Participation in critical reviews will be central to this course.

CERM 112 Studio 1 – Design for Production. Students will engage in developing a body of work in preparation for production. With weekly critiques, there will be an emphasis on examining individual design issues and resolving technical problems.

CERM 114 Studio 2 – Glaze and Surface Development. Instruction will be weekly seminars and individual focused meetings with the instructor that are based on student's needs and in support of the Design for Studio Production course.

CERM 120 Self-Directed Studio 1. Self directed studio-based exploration where students receive some mentorship. Personal areas of focus are proposed by students. Students develop individual choices and expressions with support and encouragement of faculty advisors.

CERM 300 Directed Studies in Ceramics permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study.