This course explores the development of ideas with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. The process of developing ideas into metal products is the major theme. Areas explored will be metal art, machining, and welding. The learning of safe shop practices and procedures forms the backbone of this course. 

Students work through a series of projects that incorporate all basic metal working skills and operations. Once assigned projects are completed, students will be encouraged to specialize and excel in areas of interest by designing and constructing a project that builds on what they have learned. Students will learn to work safely in the areas of machining, foundry, welding and sheet metal.