CUL 260 - Competitive Ice Carving

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course will present safety procedures related to ice handling, tools and equipment used in ice carving. Qualities of carving ice, proper care and sharpening of tools are also covered. Use of templates and production of basic carvings will be accomplished. This is an elective course.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Explain the unique structure of carving ice.
Differentiate the applications of each hand tool used in ice-carving.
Identify proper use of mechanical ice carving equipment.
Demonstrate proper use of mechanical ice carving equipment.
Examine safe ice handling and carving procedures.
Explain proper tempering techniques for ice carving.
Interpret competitive ice carving criteria.
Produce competitive quality ice carvings.
Demonstrate design transfer from artwork to the block of ice.
Demonstrate safe ice carving practices.
Analyze the judging criteria for ice carvings.
Demonstrate proper tempering techniques for ice carving.