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

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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

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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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DENTAL ASSIST l NO The training of dental assisbants is a newly instituted program in the voca- tional High School and Junior College. lt is designed to provide training in every phase of dental assistant's work The Delta Alpha Sorority provides many social and educational activities Field trips are a part of the 5rogram. DIESEL ENGINE This is a two-year curriculum for elev- enth and twelfth grade and graduate students. The objective of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of diesel operation, maintenance and repair to the beginning student in this field. Opportunities for employment exist locally in the transit systems, railway systems, and the fishing boats Ovefatinq in and near this area. Pre- requisites forthis course are adesire to learn and an interest in engines. DRESS MAKI NG Many interesting experiencesandvaluable practical information is derived from this course. lt includes the technidues of basic sewing Drocedure which includes pattern construction, the study Of Colo' and texture, textile fibers, WBSVBS and designs. Thestudents are QlV9n a Chawce to create oriillfial deslgng' using fittmo techniaues relalied to Smart buying'