Certificate Program

PLC 470

Creating Faux Surfaces & Projects in Polymer Clay

SYLLABUS

TEXTBOOK: The following textbook is required for this course.

Book 1: Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay, By Irene Semanchuk Dean, Lark Books. ISBN # 6174100408.

Ordering Information: You may order this book from any source that you wish. Many of the major bookstores through out the country will special order this book for you. Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay, By Irene Semanchuk Dean maybe purchased from her website

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EXAMS: For these textbooks there will be a Learning Portfolio all of which are answered as you study the textbooks. You will work on the Learning Portfolio as you progress in your textbook. The encyclopedia and dictionary are to be your guide and source to look any reference word up you may need to.

GRADES: You will receive a pass/fail on the Learning Portfolios and a letter grade on each comprehensive final exam based on the following scale:

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
Below 70% = Fail

You must receive a letter grade of C or higher to successfully complete the program.

COURSE PROGRESSION: The course begins on the date of your enrollment. You have 90 days to complete each course. Extensions are rarely granted, and then, only for extreme emergencies or active military duty. If you don't complete the course within the 90-day time frame, you will receive an "incomplete/withdrawal" and will have to re-register and pay tuition again if you desire to complete it.

This is a self-paced course. You may proceed at the pace that is right for you. It is acceptable to accelerate in this course and to complete it in less than 90 days.

As you progress through the course, always feel free to contact me to discuss issues, questions, etc. related to the course. I am there to be a mentor to you as you proceed with learning.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT: You may contact me via email at any time. You may also request to have a meeting in a chat room with me. Please make such requests directly to me, and I will then set the date and time for the chat room meeting. I will answer your emails within 48 hours of receipt.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Create recipes for: Gemstones, metals, rocks and stones.
2). Surface decoration on many items.
3). Uses of mica powders, inks and paints.
4). Varnishes or buffing.
5). Glues that are compatible with the clay.
6). Aligning the mica particles.
7). Carving, sanding and buffing.
8). Safety tips.
9). Simulate various surface materials.

ASSIGNMENTS: All of the assignments for this course are detailed in the classroom. Go back to the classroom page and click on "assignments."

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the course please feel free to e-mail me at the address provied or contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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