Course Package Form 2018 Outline
Mohave Community College
ACT 249 Custom Paint and Airbrushing


Originator: Mitten, Richard           Status: Approved           Department: ACT Automotive Collision Repair Technology
Date Created: 02/20/2018         Submitted: 02/26/2018         Completed: 04/25/2018        
Effective Semester: Fall  
Catalog Year: 2018-19  
Course Prefix: ACT  
Course Number: 249  
Course Full Title: Custom Paint and Airbrushing  
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Reason for Evaluation: New Course   Competency Based Education    
Current Credit: 2  
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SUN Course?: No  
AGEC Course?: No  
Articulated?: No  
Transfer: Non Applicable    
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean  
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Catalog Course Description: In this advanced paint customizing course, students will learn different types of tape, their uses and how to produce fades with various colors. Students will also gain knowledge relating to air brush use and its functions.  
Course Learning Outcomes: 1.Design a custom paint layout.(1,2,3,4)
2.Use different styles of tape to achieve a one of a kind look.(1,3,4)
3.Operate an airbrush to produce a custom look.(1,3,4,5)
4.Create a show quality finish.(3,5)  
Course Competencies: 1.Construct a custom paint design.
2.Apply tapes to create a custom design.
3.Summarize the operation of an air brush.
4.Employ air brush techniques to creating various effects.
5.Demonstrate spray gun fades.
6.Apply show quality clear coat.  
Course Outline: I.Custom design
  a.customer expectations
  b.painter abilities
  c.graphic style
  d.animated style

II.Masking tapes
  a.cloth
    i.quality
    ii.sizes
  b.vinyl
    i.plastic
    ii.sizes
    iii.clean edge
  c.transfer paper

III.Air brush operation
  a.single action
    i.triggers air and material
    ii.distance
  b.dual action
    i.step one air
    ii.step two material
    iii.distance

IV.Air brush effects
  a.wrist action
  b.distance
  c.material usage
  d.air pressure

V.Fades
  a.over reduction
  b.gun distance
  c.gun angle

VI.Clear coat
  a.type
  b.coats