Industrial Arts and Technology Department
“What we learn becomes part of who we are.” – Kathy R.
Industrial Arts
The Industrial Arts Department at Stillman Valley introduces students to various trade based disciplines such as Welding, Woodworking, Construction, and CAD(Computer Aided Drafting). These classes focus on allowing students to explore some of the different trades available to them as a future career path. While exploring the various professions, students will have the opportunity to develop some essential skills associated with Construction, Welding, Engineering, and Millwork.
Below you will find a listing of courses offered by the Industrial Arts and Technology Department including instructors. Quick Links below to Classwork for Mr. McCarty
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Head of Industrial Arts Department: Mr. Jamie McCarty
Email address: jmccarty@mail.meridian223.org
Room: 134
Half-time Instructor: Mr. Dean Johnson
Email address: djohnson@mail.meridian223.org
Room: 134
Course descriptions and offerings
Additional offerings may be added in the future as the program progresses and students expand their knowledge in various industrial and manufacturing areas.
Introduction to Industrial Arts- Instructor Jamie McCarty
Location: Room 134, Woods Lab and Welding Lab
Course offering: Year-long offered to freshmen and sophomores.
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: The "Introduction to Practical Fabrication and Design" is a comprehensive introductory class designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of woodworking, construction, welding, and computer-aided design (CAD). This hands-on course aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge for creating tangible projects while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for craftsmanship.
Woodworking 1- Instructor Jamie McCarty or Dean Johnson
Location: Room 134 & Woods Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: Woodworking 1 is an introduction to basic Woodworking. Students will learn basic wood working skills while developing their knowledge of woodworking techniques.
Woodworking 2- Instructor Jamie McCarty or Dean Johnson
Location: Room 134 & Woods Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: Woodworking 2 is an intermediate Woodworking course. Students will start to learn more advanced woodworking skills and gain an overall experience working with a variety of tools.
Prerequisites: Students must complete Woodworking 1
Woodworking 3- Instructor Jamie McCarty or Dean Johnson
Location: Room 134 & Woods Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Juniors and Seniors.
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: Woodworking 3 course "Mastering Craftsmanship Through Projects" is designed for individuals who have completed a basic woodworking class or possess equivalent skills.
Prerequisites: Students must complete Woodworking 1
Construction 1 & 2- Instructor Jamie McCarty or Dean Johnson
Location: Room 134 & Woods Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
Course Description: This course will introduce students to basic building concepts related to carpentry and other construction disciplines.
Welding 1 & 2- Instructors Jamie McCarty
Location: Room 134 & Welding Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
Course Description: This course will introduce students to basic welding techniques with a focus on stick welding and MIG welding.
Welding 3 & 4- Instructor Jamie McCarty
Location: Room 134 & Welding Lab
Course offering: Semester offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
Course Description: This course will expand on students knowledge of basic welding techniques. Students will still focus on stick welding and MIG welding with an opportunity to learn TIG welding.
Prerequisites: Students must complete Welding 1 & 2
Ag Metal Fabrication- Instructor Jay Williams
Location: Room 132 & Welding Lab
Course offering: Year long
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: This course is a dual credit course which allows students to learn how to fabricate new and build larger projects.
Prerequisites: Students must complete Welding 1 & 2, and Welding 3 & 4
Ag Mechanics- Instructor Jay Williams
Location: Room 132 & Welding Lab
Course offering: Year
Course Description: This course is a dual credit course which allows students to learn about survey, welding, Ag technology, small engines and electricity.
Computer Aided Drafting 1-4 Instructor Dean Johnson
Location: Room 134
Course offering: Semester
Course Description: These courses are design with engineering in mind. Students learn to read and interpret basic blue prints while learning how to create production prints and architectural designs.
CNC Fabrication Instructor Jamie McCarty
Location: Room 134
Course offering: Semester
A fee is associated with this course
Course Description: These courses are design with engineering in mind. Students learn to create projects utilizing Computer Nematic Control software and equipment that you would find in manufacturing. Equipment includes 3-d printers, CNC plasma table, CNC router, waterjet, laser engraver/cutter.
Woodworking 1
Construction 1
Welding 1 & 2
Welding 3 & 4
Resources
All resources will be added to the pages that are in accordance with each course. You can click on the image above to go right to the home page for each course.