Industrial Arts Curriculum Overview
Industrial Arts courses are designed to introduce students to the world of practical arts. Beginning students will explore many facets of the science, art, and processes, plus the allied crafts related to the field; and to acquire understanding of the relationship of practical arts to self, others, careers, consumerism, industry, economics, and technology. Practical arts is studied to develop understanding and basic skills in selection, use and care of materials, tools and equipment, and in the techniques and processes related to designing, production, and distribution of practical arts products and services. The development of these skills can lead to participation in practical, creative, and satisfying learning experiences; to the application of learning experiences to future and present educational, vocational, and life skills; and to appreciation of high standards of process oriented workmanship. Paragraph taken from the 2003 Teacher Support Document (MB Educ and Youth).
Main Areas of Study and Assessment
Comprehensive Safety
To demonstrate safe work practices with tools, machines, materials, products, and related processes
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for and importance of safe work procedures in the workshop - Identifies and explains the causes and effects of common industrial accidents
- Recognizes the potential hazards of tools, equipment, machines, and products - Identifies and accepts responsibility for housekeeping practices
- Identifies and practices use of emergency safety procedures
Comprehensive Measurement
To select aappropriate measurement tools and apply measurements in practice
- Explains the purpose and importance of drafting
- Gains experience with drafting andf drawing tool aids
- Demonstrates an understanding of measurement for practical purposes (inches and centimeters)
Planning and Design
To perform tasks that demonstrate application of the design process to a project
- Develops an understanding of the importance of planning and design work
- Identifies the Components of Planning
1. Formulating - the process of deciding what to make to meet needs
2. Researching - the process of gathering facts to assist with decision making
3. Designing - the process of developing and creating a plan
4. Engineering - the process of adding details and of scheduling for completion
- Recognizes the fundamentals of design: balance, proportion, emphasis, harmony
- Identifies the Steps of Design Process
1. Identifying the problem - what is the purpose of the project and how will it be used?
2. Applying resources
3. Formulating ideas - what must the project do? How can it be done? What are the limitations to be considered? In what ways have others solved similar problems?
4. Recording ideas
(Learning the equipment)
5. Refining the product
6. Presenting the product
a) Strength - is the design strong and durable?
b) Function - does the design fit the function and fill the need for which it was designed?
c) Appearance - do the parts create interest, appear to belong together, provide proportion, balance, and are aesthetically pleasing when put together?
d) Materials
e) Cost
f) Quality
Participation & Performance
(Note: based on the Conference Board of Canada's Personal Management Skills)
- Student demonstrates responsibility in time management
- Student makes personal judgements whether certain behaviors/actions are appropriate in the workshop
- Student follows personal and environmental health and safety procedures
Preliminary Work
- Most projects include a planning stage component
- Student must submit work outlining critical thought anb creativity for each project
Major Work
- Student must create projects during class time
- Student must complete projects carefully
Main Areas of Study and Assessment
Comprehensive Safety
To demonstrate safe work practices with tools, machines, materials, products, and related processes
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for and importance of safe work procedures in the workshop - Identifies and explains the causes and effects of common industrial accidents
- Recognizes the potential hazards of tools, equipment, machines, and products - Identifies and accepts responsibility for housekeeping practices
- Identifies and practices use of emergency safety procedures
Comprehensive Measurement
To select aappropriate measurement tools and apply measurements in practice
- Explains the purpose and importance of drafting
- Gains experience with drafting andf drawing tool aids
- Demonstrates an understanding of measurement for practical purposes (inches and centimeters)
Planning and Design
To perform tasks that demonstrate application of the design process to a project
- Develops an understanding of the importance of planning and design work
- Identifies the Components of Planning
1. Formulating - the process of deciding what to make to meet needs
2. Researching - the process of gathering facts to assist with decision making
3. Designing - the process of developing and creating a plan
4. Engineering - the process of adding details and of scheduling for completion
- Recognizes the fundamentals of design: balance, proportion, emphasis, harmony
- Identifies the Steps of Design Process
1. Identifying the problem - what is the purpose of the project and how will it be used?
2. Applying resources
3. Formulating ideas - what must the project do? How can it be done? What are the limitations to be considered? In what ways have others solved similar problems?
4. Recording ideas
(Learning the equipment)
5. Refining the product
6. Presenting the product
a) Strength - is the design strong and durable?
b) Function - does the design fit the function and fill the need for which it was designed?
c) Appearance - do the parts create interest, appear to belong together, provide proportion, balance, and are aesthetically pleasing when put together?
d) Materials
e) Cost
f) Quality
Participation & Performance
(Note: based on the Conference Board of Canada's Personal Management Skills)
- Student demonstrates responsibility in time management
- Student makes personal judgements whether certain behaviors/actions are appropriate in the workshop
- Student follows personal and environmental health and safety procedures
Preliminary Work
- Most projects include a planning stage component
- Student must submit work outlining critical thought anb creativity for each project
Major Work
- Student must create projects during class time
- Student must complete projects carefully