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OPTC 1220: Eyeglasses Fabrication & Design
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Optician Diploma
School
Continuing Studies
Description
During this course, students learn how lenses are tinted, spotted, surfaced, edged and mounted into eyeglasses. Students learn the calculations for determining the lens size required to ensure proper fitting into eyewear. Students gain an understanding of the process of rejecting and accepting lenses based on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OPTC 1140.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain different tints and its uses
- Explain the importance of manufacturing specifications
- Identify potential lens issues and corrections during the tinting process
- Describe hand edging techniques, the edging process, and different types of edging wheels
- Apply appropriate calculations for determining lens size and proper fit for frames
- Identify frame materials and consider material properties for basic repairs
- Explain the process of grooving and mounting finished lenses into different frame materials
- Describe how to evaluate lenses for safety and sport eyewear requirements
- Translate and use ANSI standards to ensure eyewear meets tolerances
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Classroom based delivery with lecture, small group discussions, readings, case studies, and assignments.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Worksheets |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Comprehensive Final Exam |
|
Participation |
10 |
Class participation based on rubric, including workbook completion |
Course topics
- Tinting styles, effects, UV protection Tinting process Calculations related to lens centering and size Spotting and Lensometry Lens edging techniques Lens edging process Lens chucking Bevels Hand edging Polishing Spotting and lensometry Grooving and mounting lenses Manufacturing specifications Mounting lenses into different frame materials Types of frames Standard alignment Safety and sports eyewear Impact resistance lenses ANSI standard chart Rejecting and accepting lenses
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource
information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.