Applied Design, Skills & technology 11

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $40.00

This is a basic mechanics course dealing with the operation, maintenance, and inspection of automobiles in general. The course will include topics such as: maintenance services, engine fundamentals and calculations, ignition, brake, and electrical systems.

Practical work will include services on vehicles. Written work will include workbook assignments and service job sheets. Shop safety and proper use and care of tools and equipment are stressed.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $45

Students will further develop skills in both stationary power equipment and hand tools, develop basic drafting skills, learn proper selection and identification of wood species appropriate for a given purpose and material conservation and sustainability. Course work will allow for project individualization and creativity. Basic wood costs are included.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $50

This is a practical, project-oriented course. This course provides experience in the metal trades, basic operation of metal lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and basic techniques of welding, foundry bench work, jewelry making and blacksmithing. This course is designed not only for the continuing metalwork student but also as a general interest course. 

Students will develop core competencies through various means. The communication competency will be developed in industrial language. As well, critical thinking skills will be developed through design and problem solving. Lastly, students will explore and learn about the different vocations in this field of study.

Enhancement Fee: $50

This course is a continuation of Art Metal 9/10. Students will be expected to take an even bigger step into the design process and create multi-step works of art using skills in blacksmithing, welding, jewelry making, casting, and fabrication.