Practical Arts
Course Name: Microsoft Office 2000 (I)
Grade Level: 11 -12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: The course is designed to be hands-on, practical applications of computer software. . It is geared to help students use the computer as a tool to be used in their personal and perhaps professional lives as well. It is our goal, additionally, to have the students become well versed in computer use so that can use it to spread the Gospel in their personal lives This is the first semester of Microsoft Office 2000 and includes word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), and Internet use (MS Explorer). The course also helps students use the Windows operating system (Windows 98 and Windows
Course Name: Microsoft Office 2000 (II)
Grade Level: 11 –12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: Microsoft Office 2000 (I)
Course Description: The course is designed to be hands-on, practical applications of computer software. It is geared to help students use the computer as a tool to be used in their personal and perhaps professional lives as well. It is our goal, additionally, to have the students become well versed in computer use so that can use it to spread the Gospel in their personal lives. This is the second semester of Microsoft Office 2000 and includes the MS Access relational database, MS PowerPoint presentations, MS Publisher, Internet use The course also reviews students' use the Windows operating system (Windows 98 and Windows NT). Along with individual projects, several group projects will be assigned.
Course Name: Family and Consumer Education
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This course will enable the students to obtain a basic concept of nutritional meal planning and preparation skills for application in our daily lives as Christians. It will emphasize our God-given blessings in the array of nutritious foods he has provided for us. Applying this basic premise in the care of our physical and spiritual temples will be focal point for the course.
Course Title: Art I
Grade Level: 10,11,12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: The Art I course will consist of an overview of learning to appreciate God’s gift of the visual arts through the language of art, art criticism, aesthetic judgment, art history and art careers. Studio projects in connection with these areas will be pursued.
Course Name: Art II
Grade: 11, 12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: Art I
Course Description: The Art II course will lead the students to appreciate God’s gift of the visual arts through the study of certain areas or mediums of art. Different and varying semesters of art exploration will be offered such as; sculpture, advanced drawing, painting, crafts and papermaking, or an in depth study of Art History. The decision as to which semester would be pursued would be at the discretion of the instructor. Students must have the instructor’s approval to take this course.
Course Name: Sewing
Grade Level: 11-12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: God has given his creation a bounty of abilities and materials with which to praise him, their creator. This course is about focusing varying abilities in the area of sewing fabrics in both a decorative and functional way. Students will be given the opportunity to use hand stitching skills and machine operation in a God pleasing manner. It will focus on fabrics, patterns, design and function for both apparel and domestic items.
Course Name: Mechanical Drafting and Design
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year Course: 1.0 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: The first part of this course covers a general introduction to the field of drafting and design. It is completed “on the board” with traditional drafting equipment. The second part of the course is a general introduction to computer-aided drafting and design. In the third part of this course the student will use the computer and the AutoCAD LT software to complete mechanical drafting exercises.
Course Name: Architectural Drafting and Design
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year Course: 1.0 Credit
Prerequisites: Mechanical Drafting and Design
Course Description: The student learns the basics of architecture and design. The student then applies the acquired knowledge by designing and sketching rooms and areas of a residential building and then the appropriate house plans. Finally, the student will use the computer and the AutoCAD LT software to draw a set of architectural plans for the house of their design. If complete, the student will have his set of plans entered in the Home Design Contest sponsored by the Home Builders of FDL and Dodge Counties.
Course Name: Introduction to Wood Technology
Grade Level: 11, 12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: An elective course designed to offer students an opportunity to learn how to use tools (hand and power) to create and build assigned projects. There is both a classroom phase where the basics are first taught and a laboratory phase where the students will apply what they have learned.
Course Name: Cabinet Making/Mass Production
Grade Level: 11, 12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit
Prerequisites: Introduction to Wood Technology
Course Description: An elective course designed to give the student an opportunity to learn the techniques and skills needed to construct a simple cabinet. The student also learns the basic fundamental principles of mass production. If time allows, the student will work on a cabinet project of their choosing.
Course Name: Home Construction Technology
Grade Level: 11, 12
One Semester Course: 0.5 Credit (Note: This class is only taught in the spring.)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Wood Technology
Course Description: This elective course will introduce the student to the basics of rough carpentry. The student will learn about new materials and technologies in home construction and how to build the four main components of a house: floor, walls, ceiling, and roof. Shingling and siding will also be discussed. The student will apply the knowledge they learned in the classroom by building scale models of some of the component(s). Finally, the student will assist in building a structure of some sort that will be sold or donated to a local cause.
