San Diego Vocational High School - Artisan Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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t BUSINESS MATl-EMATICS As any office or clerking position en- tails mathematical computations, this course is required of all students of business subjects. A knowledge of busi- ness mathematics is necessary tosuccess- fully passmost civil service examinations. This course isalso planned to assist the student in his present study of such subjects as accounting, bookkeeping, and office machines. These objectives are fulfilled by enabling the student to review fractions, decimals, percentage, interest, and other fundamental mathe- matical computations, the complete understanding of which is needed by the competent office worker. ALCULATING MACHINES Calculating Machines is designed to give essential knowledge of calculating machines and the types of work required in the business office. Practically all departments in the average business firm require machine work in various compu- tations. lt is desirable that students who enroll have an aptitude for arith- metic, since working with figures is - essential in this course. CARPENTRY dignity and rights of you, the craftsmen, and we strive to emphasize this in our four-semester carpentry course through thought, word, and action. we expect that you will bring with you enthusiasm for the carpentry trade. Enthusiasm is necessary when you work with others and share knowledge, and strive to learn the ethics of the trade, for then, no pro- blem will be too great to attempt to overcome. You may progress as fast as hard work, imagination, and skill will allow. The practical work performed in the shop equals that of similar work in the field 'of carpentry. There have been many students placed in the trade and they have made a place for themselves as carpentry apprentices and they will eventually become journeymen carpenters. Jhe time spent inrelated andshop classes can be applied on apprenticeship time.

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ACCOUNTING This course includes the fundamentals of BCCOUVITIFIQ iheory and practice. It is SSDecially designed to provide the stu- dent with a knowledge which can be applied directly to the job. This ig brought about through the use ofpractice SSIS COmDosed of the actual accounting forms used in modern offices. The study and practice of daily routine work such as payrolls, sales tax, and banking activities are included as well as the mofe COWDISX periodic working sheets and financiaj statements. A student who successfulhy completes one or two semes- ters of this course is prepared to work as an assistant bookkeeper. AIRCRA FT The course in Aircraft Manufacturing ls designed to equip the student with the Knowledge necessary to successfully ob tain employment in an aircraft factory To accomplish this the students are pro vided with the basic skills required in modern aircraft industry. An HDDrecia tion of the high standards ofworkmanshlpi the importance of safe working practices, a complete understanding of all ma processes and familiarization of tech nical terms are some of the main objec tives. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING The students enrolled in this class are intfoduced to the fundamentals of draft- ing and their practical application. Using the regular offlce practice, as recognized by the architectural profes- sion, the student begins as a junior draftsman with detailing on drawings of residences. This detailing consists of masonry, millwork, framing sections, floor plans, exteriors and interiors. Simple design and delineations, also writing specificaulons conclude the two- year course.

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W' -wrfwr :wa Mwvwwnm COMMERCIAL ART 5 Most of today's movies, comic strips, magazine cov S, and especially, printed advertisements are on a DW artistic level. Those responsible for these pictorial aspects of our culture judge the people's taste lower than it actually is. Since they are lackirio in edl tional responsibility, tmis tendency to cater to vi immaturity continues unchecked. TheVocational Scho art course offers training in the technical skills necessary forsuccess in advertising art and sign pa' 3 ing but it has two additional aims. The first ha do with the development of a feeling of responsibi on the part of the artist to improve the appearance o not only advertising but also clothes, furniture, homes and cities. The second is concerned with the abi T to create works of art which have a harmonious or liness, the experiencing of which enriches the life Comptometer and Burroughs course consists tof Intensive and extensive training in fthe uses of the key-driven calculating Emachines. The touch system, speed, and Zaccuracy is stressed in all phases of gbusiness math on the machines. The ad- ,vanced course in this field consists of all Comptometer and Burroughs operation. i i l l L N-Q-4..g f c::1C:,EE5'NV,'EE: I c::,l-lc::,c::3Nr, 3 ,.c U .x l at Q s , rf' Y f R H, s . ive The content of this course provides 6.6 f J ,nj ?E2 Students with a knowledge of the basic AW V l' 5' f'ffQ f M Q: ik! fam techniques considered in each phase of f W fly 'iff 7 72x37 beauty culture. The students obtain Nfl ,f4afj,g N nfgli 3 3 li, practical on-the-job experience from ,,fj'i' kWf',3 Wg? nv 2fW.1ex1gZfA'A ? patronsiwho pay a small fee to cover the s :gd - ' cost of materials. Upon completion of uw0f?QgLggLQ Y few V h!4 the course, the students are prepared to H 'A successfully pass the examination of the WT. . State Board of Cosmetology. 2, f J lm ' H