First semester, three hours. Preliminary sketches and drawings are done. Second semester, two hours. Study in the use of hand and power tools and shop equipment. Knowledge and skill are gained in classroom and shop work on various projects.
Students learn to sharpen and care for tools.
Some hand tools are required. First semester, five hours. A course designed to give students a working knowledge of residential building materials and techniques. The properties, product and performance of materials in various combinations are studied. Concrete, masonry, lumber, interior and exterior finish materials are studied.