Skowhegan Area High School

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Department of Applied and Fine Arts
Introduction

The Applied and Fine Arts Department delivers practical educational experiences to students of all levels.

Through experiences in planning, problem - solving and personal organization students learn aspects of creativity, self discovery and fulfillment. Explorations of the world of work and personal expressions lead the student to better understand his or her role in our technical society.

Consumer and Family Science

Our curriculum and learning experiences are organized around personal, family and societal concerns that the students face now and in the future. This focus on social and economic well - being of families is needed more by all students than ever before.

Specific areas of study provide learners with skills to make nutritious food choices, to communicate with their peers, children, and parents: to make consumer decisions; and to share space/property at home and school.
Course content areas may include:

  • Parenting skills
  • Early Child Development
  • Personal Development
  • Family Studies
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Textiles, Apparel, and Design
  • Shelter and Living Environments
  • Consumer Education/Resources
  • Career Exploration
Industrial Education

Industrial Education is the pathway to the adult world of work and industry. In today's rapidly changing society the study of technology enables the student to productively fulfill their role in that world.

Industrial Ed. provides three areas of emphasis

  1. As an educational overview for any student stressing the practical experiences of the world of work, the history of industry and the social ramification of technological change.
  2. As a feeder program for secondary vocational education
  3. As a foundation for post - secondary vocational educational, pre engineering and technical education.
Course content areas may include:
  • Construction Techniques
  • Materials Fabrication
  • Electronic Design and Control
  • Basic Electrical Maintenance
  • Woodworking Metal Working
Art

The course offerings consist of three introductory level classes. These courses encourage students to evolve an individual expressive style. Through their work, students will develop an appreciation of art in their environment.

Course content areas may include:

  • Studio Skills
  • Critical analysis
  • Art History
  • Importance of Craftsmanship
  • Art Evaluation
  • Approaches to Creativity
  • Design
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