BTC/ Woodworking
PATHWAYS: (Courses in Italics/Bold are offered by SGHS)
- Cabinetry Millwork, and Woodworking Pathway
- Part of the Building Trades and Construction Sector
- Industry Certifications
(Concentrator) Principles of Woodworking 2 A/B (61-15-15/16) A-G (G)
This course will build upon Woodworking Principles (CTE) using it as a platform of basics. Students will use artistic perception, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, creative expression and connections, relationships and applications by designing wood furnishings, and objects with various forms of wood species and other materials previously learned in Woodworking Principles (CTE) to advance and reaffirm these basic artistic structures. This course will serve as an advanced study and capstone in the building trades and construction sequence of courses. The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced experiences in the elements of art and principles of design using wood as the primary artistic vehicle with previously learned knowledge and skills.
Students are provided with an in-depth experience in visual and creative expression by designing wood furnishings using various forms and materials including diverse wood species, reclaimed materials and techniques. Students study and analyze various cultural and historical art forms and articulate comprehension through the creation of personal and public art. Students create original works of art demonstrating mastery in art forms which reflect feelings, beliefs and points of view.
(Capstone) Advanced Woodworking A/B (61-15-17/16) (G)
This course has been developed to integrate skills and concepts from the Building and Construction Trades . The course will encompass the study and safe use of hand and power tools. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skill level by fabricating basic to more complex carpentry projects. Students will be able to work individually and in teams or groups, where they will be able to apply effective leaderships skills as they complete projects. Students will acquire knowledge and skills through integrated hands-on, project-based, and worked-based instruction. This course will serve as a beginning course in the building trades and construction sequence of courses.
Students are provided with an in-depth experience in visual and creative expression by designing wood furnishings using various forms and materials including diverse wood species, reclaimed materials and techniques. This course provides students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and technical skills through a hands- on curriculum that meets pre-apprenticeship requirements.
