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 Department:    ART

 Course #:    150

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course is an overview of health and safety concerns in the visual arts pertaining to processes and materials used in studio courses. Information will cover hazardous materials, precautions, ventilation and disposal procedures.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities, Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify those materials that are considered hazardous in studio courses.
2. Students will learn how to handle hazardous materials as they are working in the studio.
3. Know procedures for proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
4. Properly respond to a medical emergency resulting from exposure to hazardous waste in the studio.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Using seminar sessions and lectures students will be introduced to hazardous materials in the studio classroom.
2. Using seminar sessions, lectures and group or individual projects students will learn how to handle hazardous materials in the classroom.
3. Using seminar sessions, lectures and group projects students will learn proper storage and disposal procedures for hazardous materials.
4. Using role playing and group projects students will learn and outline procedures for handling a medical emergency in the studio classroom.