Maricopa Community Colleges  PNT103   19952-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
PNT103 19952-19965 LEC 5 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Color Mixing/Wood Finishing
Nature and effects of color, preparation of colors and color matching procedures and techniques. Includes wood finishing techniques with a study of woods and wood products. Prerequisites: PNT102.
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PNT103   19952-19965 Color Mixing/Wood Finishing
1. Define basic color science terminology. (I a)
2. Use color as a symbol to communicate ideas or warnings. (I b)
3. Compare and contrast the effects of natural and artificial light sources on color. (I c)
4. Identify specific color characteristics. (I d)
5. Use the color wheel to create different monochromantic and analogous color painting schemes. (I e)
6. Identify and use equipment and tools used in color mixing and matching. (I f)
7. List the procedures used in preparing a paint color match. (I g)
8. Perform basic color mixing and matching. (I g)
9. Describe the effects of specific wood finishes on specific woods (II a-d)
10. Prepare wood surfaces in order to apply various types of finishes. (II e-h)
11. List the basic steps in reparing old wood surface finish. (II i)
12. Identify safety precautions necessary when using paint and varnish remover. (II i)
13. Develop a complete wood finishing schedule. (II j)
14. Identify wood finishing problems and describe the probable cause and the appropriate corrective procedures. (II j)
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PNT103   19952-19965 Color Mixing/Wood Finishing
    I. Color Mixing and Matching
        A. Nature and Effects of color
          1. Terminology
          2. Color Science
          3. Glass Prism Light Dispersion
          4. Color Spectrum
          5. Color Reflection / Absorption
          6. Mixing
          7. Measurement
          8. Color Sense
          9. Aptitude Tests
        B. Psychology of Color Usage
          1. Color in the Electromagnetic Scectrum
          2. Psychological Reactions
          3. Color Association
          4. Safety Color Code
          5. Warm / Cool Colors
          6. Advancing / Retreating Colors
          7. Color Intensity
          8. Color / Lighting Relationships
          9. Color / Directional Exposure
          10. Personal Coloring
          11. Color / Dimension
          12. Color / Emphasis
        C. Lighting Effects on Color Appearance
          1. Daylight, Natural
          2. Artificial
          3. Color Viewing Aids
          4. Reflectance
        D. Descriptive Characteristics of Colors
          1. Technical Color Characterisics
          2. Relationship of Color Characteristics
          3. Common Color Characteristics
          4. Technical Color System
        E. The Color Wheel
          1. Advantages
          2. Understanding
          3. Primary
          4. Secondary
          5. Intermediate
          6. Tertiary
          7. Harmony
          8. Complements
          9. Harmony Formulas
        F. Preparation of Colors
          1. Mixing and Matching Materials
          2. Tint Bases
          3. Paint Pigments
          4. Understtanding Paint Pigments
          5. Pigment Ratings
          6. Equiptment
        G. Color Matching Procedures and Techniques
          1. Matching Schedule
          2. Recordkeeping
          3. Color Sample Evaluation Procedures
          4. Proper Matching Conditions
          5. Color Comparison Charts and Cards
          6. Color Matching Materials and Techiques
      II. Wood Finishing
          A. Woods and Wood Products
            1. Harwoods
            2. Softwoods
            3. Actual Hardness
            4. Cell Structure
            5. Effect of Moisture
          B. Grain Patterns in Wood and Veneer
            1. Tree Growth
            2. Log Sawing Methods
            3. Wood Veneer Cutting Methods
          C. Open-Grain, Close-Grain Wood
            1. Characteristics of Grain in Wood
            2. Description of Open, Close-Grain Wood
          D. Plywood
            1. Definition
            2. Manufacturing
            3. Grain Patterns
            4. Matching
            5. Finishing Charateristics
            6. Particle Board
          E. Application of Finshing Materials
            1. Wood Preparation
            2. Purpose of Wood Finishing
            3. Wood Characteristics Which Affect Finish
          F. Specifications, Standards
            1. Terminology
            2. General Wood Finishing Procedures
          G. Materials aand Procedures for Wood Surface Procedures
            1. Coated Abrasives, Sanding Procedures
            2. Other Abrasive Materials
          H. Wood Finishing Materials and Procedures
            1. Bleaches and Bleaching Operations
            2. Wood Fillers and Filling Operations
            3. Wood Stains and Staining Operations
            4. Wood Sealers and Sealing Operations
            5. Spirit and Oleoresinous Varnishes
            6. Applying Varnishes
            7. Using Lacquers
            8. Using Wax and Oil Finishes
            9. Safety Precautions
          I. Maintenance and Repair of Old Finishes
            1. Maintenance Procedures
            2. Removal of Old Finishes - Safety
          J. Wood Finishing Schedules
            1. Basic Schedule
            2. Failures
            3. Cause
            4. Corrective Measures
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