Industrial Arts Department

Open to: 9-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Technical Drafting A - This course is the study of communication of ideas through technical/industrial drawings, sketches, charts, graphs, and maps. Units taught are: sketching, measuring, lettering, spatial relations through 3-view objects, flat, circular and incline, dimensioning, sections, industrial standard measurements and tools are used.

Open to: 9-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Technical Drafting B - This course is the second step teaching industrial drawings, sketches, charts, and graphs. Units are taught primarily using Computer Aided Drafting software. Basic CAD principles are used to complete: Sections, Auxiliary views and Surface Developments, Industrial standard measurements and tools are used.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Engineering A- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A and B. This is an advanced industrial drawing course. The primary focus is with auto body engineering working drawings and mechanical engineering parts. Units taught are primary and secondary auxiliaries, revolutions, and descriptive geometry with reference and datum dimensions. Manufacturing processes are covered.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Engineering B- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A, B, and Engineering A. This course is designed for the engineering student interested in learning systems to build working prototypes used in the field of manufacturing.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Engineering C- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A, B, and Engineering A. This course is designed for the student interested in learning the career aspect of the engineering/manufacturing pathway. The class uses all skills taught through the prerequisite classes yet focusing on employability and industrial work teams to complete case studies.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Architecture A- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A and B. This class is designed for students interested in an exposure to Architectural drawings practices. Students will draw a residential building composed of Foundation, Floor plans, details, and renderings. Industry reference sources, and architectural catalogs are used. Traditional and new building techniques are covered.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Architecture B- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A and B. This course is designed for students interested in the CAD software related to the Architectural areas. Design and traditional residential construction is applied.

Open to: 10-12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Architecture C- Prerequisite: Technical Drafting A and B. This course is designed for students interested in the presentation/artistic skills related to the architectural areas. All art pieces are building/construction oriented.

Open to: 12
Credits: .5
Duration: One Term

Industrial Studio- Prerequisite: Three classes of Drafting and teacher approval. This course is designed for students who have chosen a career pathway in Engineering/Manufacturing, Architecture or Industrial Technology. The students will be researching higher-level training, apprenticeship and or education in their specific field of study. Other units of study are: goal writing, portfolio building employability skills, presentation work, historical events and current events in their field of choice. Students are required to attend a one-day job shadow.

Open to:  9-12

Credits: 1

Duration: Two Terms

Woods Technology 1A

Students will be provided information about proper usage of wood shop, hand tools, power equipment, blueprint reading, project layout, making patterns, finishing methods and assembly. Safety teamwork, attitude and pride in work are also stressed. Building self -confidence, quality work performance and respect are class outcomes. Students are required to pay for materials used.

Open to: 10 -12

Credits: 1

Duration: Two Terms

Woods Technology 2

Prerequisite: Woods Technology I

This is an advanced course designed to increase knowledge and skill development in the basic areas covered in Woods Technology I. Students will have th opportunity to select their own projects, but must have instructors permission. Students are required to pay for materials used.

Teacher Blogs

Mrs. Steudle-Schwander

Course Syllabi

Technical Drafting A

Technical Drafting B

Engineering  A

Engineering  B

Engineering  C

Architechture  A

Architechture B

Architecture C

Woods Technology 1A and B

Woods Technology 2A and B

Curriculum Maps

Technical Drafting A

Technical Drafting B

Engineering A

Engineering B

Engineering C

Architehture A

Architecture B

Architecture C

Industrial Studio

Woods Technology 1A  and B

Woods Technology 2A and B