Sheldon-Williams Collegiate
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Practical and Applied Arts
| Degree: | High School Diploma |
| Field of Study: | Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, Other
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Courses in this area introduce life-long skills for living in Canadian society.
Life Technologies 9
The Life Technologies program is divided into five equal units, with students rotating through each: career guidance, woodworking, drafting, automotives, and food preparation/sewing. Students rotate through these units during the two semesters.
Construction + Carpentry 10 (Woodworking)
Time is divided between two areas:
Construction: Students learn the following machine techniques; cross cutting and ripping, dados, rabbetting, and mitering. There is an introduction to concrete building layouts and general framing.
Drafting: Orthographic projections, scaling, dimensioning, working drawings, sectioning, and oblique isometric drawings. A large part of this class consists of drawing a house plan.
Construction + Carpentry 20
Students use power tools and produce more complicated furniture. Construction is introduced through basement construction and framing floors, walls, and windows.
Construction + Carpentry 30
Cabinet work and construction techniques for home use are introduced. Cement and concrete insulation and vapor barrier techniques are introduced. Construction pertaining to roof rafters, trusses, and stairs are introduced.
Mechanical + Automotive 10
Students work on a running Ford engine and study ignition timing, fuel systems, lubrication, and fuels. The engine is completely disassembled to demonstrate engine rebuilding. Tune-up and car service complete the course. Students learn to service cars, including oil changes, fluid levels, and tire repair.
Mechanical + Automotive 20
Prerequisite: Mechanical + Automotive 10
Topics covered are engine tune-ups, engine service, the clutch, the transmission, steering, front wheel drive, and c.v. joints.
Mechanical + Automotive 30
Prerequisite: Mechanical + Automotive 20
Topics covered are the electrical system, carburation, motor rebuilding, the brake system, suspension and steering, rear axle, transmission, and tune-ups.
Graphic Arts 20
Graphic Arts concentrates on commercial techniques, as opposed to fine art techniques. Students study illustration, computer graphics, computer animation, printmaking, and photography.
Graphic Arts 30
Prerequisite: Graphic Arts 20
This course is an extension of Graphic Arts 20, pursuing the five elements to a greater depth. Etching, air brushing, silk-screening, and jewelry are some additional choices. |