Industrial Arts
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(One trimester of industrial arts is required to take this class) In this class students will be designing and building a variety of complex, fine furniture for the school and/or community use. Students will not complete individual take-home projects, but rather have the opportunity to contribute to large scale project that will be donated. Students will learn fine furniture construction and finishing techniques. This class is for students who want to learn advanced woodworking skills, display their talents while giving back to the greater school community. Indistrial Design, Engineering and Architecture If you're a student who like to be challenged, this class is for you! You will be posed with a variety of problems in the areas of industrial design, engineering, and architecture. This is not your typical "shop" class and, as such, will not always be hands-on in nature. While some time will be spent construction projects from a set of plans and building other mechanical devices, you will also be learning CAD (computer aided drafting.) Soon you will be designing floor plans for a house, or planning and developing a future community to live in. If you think you are and idea person, then join the I.D.E.A. team. This hands-on course introduces students to the basics of woodworking where a variety of tools and materials are used. While developing manual dexterity and a working knowledge of construction, assembly, and finishing techniques, you will also earn a sense of achievement as you point to "future heirlooms" that have been created with your own hands. Within the curriculum, emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, craftsmanship, problem-solving, as well as the proper use and care of tools and the importance of plannning in order to achieve the desired end result. This class is ideally suited to those who want to begin to explore woodworking. Students will gain knowledge of tools, techniques and technologies associated with this area of study. Students will use various woodworking tools and techniques. They will also be introduced to a variety of other topics such as house construction, transportation technology, electricity, and basic principals of design. Students will gain a heightened awareness of how things work in the world around us while increasing their abilities and self-esteem through associated projects. This class is designed to be a continuation of seventh grade industrial arts; however, no previous experience is necessary. |