Manufacturing Classes & Information

Manufacturing 1 and 2 (Formerly "Woodworking")
This class is designed to help students understand the concepts, principles and problems of industrial technology through material processing. Students perform selected production activities in processing principles as they apply to manufacturing. This class may be taken for a semester (Manufacturing 1) of for the entire year (Manufacturing 1-2). Students problem solve and use creative thinking techniques through designing and constructing projects using various materials. Students receive instruction in the care and use of hand tools as well as in the use and safe operation of power tools. Manufacturing 2 students select and design products that challenge their problem solving abilities, producing items for personal use and pride of accomplishment. Other aspects of industry will also be covered during the course of the year--such as mass production, electronics, and metal working. No prerequisite. Fee: $25.00 minimum (or $25.00-$50.00 per semester depending on cost of material for individual projects).