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arts, audio/video technology, and communication
arts, audio/video technology, and communication
Digital Photography I
Digital Photography I
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Course work will focus on the basics of photographic composition, lighting, camera positioning, workflow digital photography, and digital manipulation
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Bridge. Software will be integrated with apps available for mobile, devices including, but not limited to: Instagram, Adobe PS Express, etc
Images will be taken with, and technical training will be provided for; DSLR, Digital Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets
Instructional Focus: Taking photographs in various settings on campus, in and out of the lab, and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip.
Digital Photography II
Digital Photography II
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital Photography I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Course work will focus on advanced site selection, lighting, camera positioning, and all aspects of a creative photo shoot
Mastery in linking workflow photography to final shot manipulation/ enhancement using both computer and mobile software utilizing the most current versions of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge)
Emphasis will be placed on creativity, using advanced DSLR Cameras and Smartphones, and printing on various types of media, plus matting of photographs.
Instructional Focus: Lab work, photo- shoots, both on and off campus, field-trips.
Digital Videography I
Digital Videography I
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Course work will focus on the basics of Digital Videography, Pre-Production, Production, and Post Production Editing as it applies to the Videography field in both freelance and industry settings
Introduction to Adobe™ Premiere Pro CC and Adobe™ After Effects (industry standard software)
Images will be taken with, and technical training will be provided for; DSLR and Video Cameras, GoPros, and smartphones (Apple and Android).
Instructional Focus: Shooting videos in various settings on campus, in and out of the lab, and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip.
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design I
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Course work will focus on the basics of design composition, use of software to create digital copies of design and application of designs to items (substrate)
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and presentation style software such as google slides for presenting creative ideas to an audience
Students will study designs that exist in industry and use ideas gained from this study to create their own unique and independent designs
Projects, Activities, etc.: Using equipment that relates to design application to a substrate such as; Screen Printing, Vinyl printing and Cutting, Laser Engraving, Dye Sublimating, Hydro Printing, and Direct to image printing.
Instructional Focus: Introduction to the graphics industry with an emphasis on computers, lab work and mathematics and technical reading as it relates to the graphics industry
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic Design I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes: More independent use of:
Course work will emphasize advanced printing techniques, an elevated understanding of design composition, concentration on finished career-based design projects, more independent use of the Adobe Creative Suite CC software, and all aspects of Graphic Design
Mastery in linking workflow printing and graphic design to career/industry-based Graphic Design
An understanding of previous and current printing techniques including: wide-body large format printing, Direct to image transfer printing, screen printing, dedicated photo printing, UV-LED inkjet print & cut printing, Dye Sublimation, laser engraving, hydro-dipping, & packaging design
Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work, computer-based software technologies, both on and off campus, field-trips
Instructional Focus: Introduction to the Graphics industry with an emphasis on computer technologies, Lab work, and understanding of the printing and design industry.
Graphic Design III
Graphic Design III
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic Design II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes: More independent use of:
Adobe Creative Suites software
Students will create printing company and produce orders
Screen and offset printing processes in
Multiple color designs
Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a manufacturing company with their own logo, screen-printing activities [shirts, hoodies, mirrors], and offset printing activities [memo pads]
Instructional Focus: Introduction to the manufacturing of printing processes, with an emphasis on computers, lab work, and mathematics as it relates to the graphics industry.
Photography [AP Studio Art: 2-D Design]
Photography [AP Studio Art: 2-D Design]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital Photography I and Digital Photography II, or teacher recommendation
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Photography Composition: Focus of the creative side of an image. Work with unique canvas sizes, i.e., square, panoramic, circular, etc.
Camera Technology: In-depth on the use of RAW photography. Best practice with mass storage devices
Site Selection: Preparing for a photo-shoot [both indoor and outdoor]
Lighting: Setup studio for photo shoot. Use of light meter to determine correct exposure for an outdoor photo shoot
Manipulative software: In-depth. Master the creative techniques photographers use to take an image from just o.k. to really amazing.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a Photographic Portfolio of 15-20 unique photographs utilizing various camera, lighting techniques, and software manipulation. Portfolio [due early May] will be eligible for submission to the College Board for credit.
Instructional Focus: Closely aligned to the requirements of a post-secondary Introductory Digital Photography Course. Project based Portfolio. Work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board.
Television Production
Television Production
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three times. One trimester = 0.5 credit; students may enroll for one, two, or three trimesters
Major Outcomes:
Improve speaking skills
Improve journalism and interviewing skills
Write human interest stories, opinion pieces, and general announcements to be broadcast
Work as reporters, news writers, news anchors, editors, camera operators, and technicians
Instructional Focus: Using journalism and broadcast skills to create informational news for schoolwide announcements - be on the school news!
transportation, distribution, and logistics
transportation, distribution, and logistics
Outdoor Power Equipment
Outdoor Power Equipment
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Maintenance and repair of four-stroke small gas engines like those on lawn mowers and snow blowers
Principles of engine operation with related mathematical principles
Projects, Activities, etc.: Disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble a small engine [engine will be provided for students]
Instructional Focus: Lab work and classroom study
Power Sports Engines
Power Sports Engines
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Small Gas Engines II or Outdoor Power Equipment
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines like those on scooters, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats
Principles of engine operation with related mathematical principles
Projects, Activities, etc.: Disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble larger two- and four-stroke engines.
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Outdoor Power Equipment
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Theory of operation
Servicing of automotive engines and related systems
Prerequisite to Technical Systems in Automotive Technology II
Instructional Focus: Theory of operation and related mathematics through hands-on activities
Automotive Technology II
Automotive Technology II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Automotive Technology I
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Theory of operation
Brake service
Driveline service
Suspension service
Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on personal vehicle as time and space allow
Instructional Focus: Theory of operation and related mathematics through hands-on activities
architecture and construction
architecture and construction
Architectural Drafting and Design
Architectural Drafting and Design
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Construction/cabinetry terminology
CAD software applications
Codes and design constraints
Introduction to blueprint reading
Construction/cabinetry measurement systems
House design
3D Residential design
2D Floor plans
Basic cabinetry design
Exploration of architectural careers
Projects, Activities, etc.: This course will focus on using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to design various aspects of residential structures and cabinets.
Instructional focus: Computer lab-based; students will use industrial level software to produce construction and cabinetry designs.
Cabinetry I
Cabinetry I
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Knowledge and safe use of tools and equipment
Basic processes in construction of cabinets
Cabinet materials and applications
Finishing materials and procedures
Exploration of construction/manufacturing careers
Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of basic cabinet details
Instructional focus: Laboratory-based; focused on safety, integration of math, science and workplace skills
Cabinetry II
Cabinetry II
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Cabinetry I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Frame and panel construction
Drawer construction
Joinery
Abrasives and hardware
Exploration of construction/manufacturing careers
Projects, Activities, etc.: Students will follow a plan/blueprint and construct a cabinet.
Instructional focus: Laboratory-based; instructor-designed product. Focused on safety, integration of math, science and workplace skills.
Cabinetry III
Cabinetry III
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Cabinetry II
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 Credit
Major Outcomes:
Integration of all cabinetry aspects
Exploration of construction/manufacturing careers
Projects, Activities, Etc.: This is the culmination or capstone of the cabinetry course series. Students will personally design and construct a product that integrates all of the aspects from the first two courses.
Instructional Focus: Laboratory-based; Individualized design and product. Focused on safety, integration of math, science and workplace skills.
Exploring Construction
Exploring Construction
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Jobsite Safety
Foundation/masonry
Residential Framing
Roofing
Basic Electrical
Basic Plumbing
Insulating
Introduction to drywall installation
Introduction to interior finishing/trim work
Introduction to exterior finishing
Exploration of construction careers
Projects, Activities, etc.: This course is offered at the high school and teams of students will build storage sheds. Following completion of this course, additional in-depth construction courses may be taken at STEP, where a house is built.
Instructional focus: Laboratory-based; focused on safety, integration of math, science and workplace skills.
manufacturing
manufacturing
Engineering Design & Fabrication I
Engineering Design & Fabrication I
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: The Design and Fabrication course will be the first course all Tech Ed CTE students will participate in. As such, it has no prerequisite.
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate basic engineering design skills using CAD software
Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway
Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials (properties and selection) and processes used in product fabrication
Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program/code CNC and 3D printing equipment
Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment
Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries.
Instructional Focus:
This course will focus instruction on students developing and then applying their knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of a product. Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus
Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication
This is an “application-based course” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment, software and materials.
Co-curricular Connection: Skills USA
Engineering Design & Fabrication II
Engineering Design & Fabrication II
[Students may earn Art requirement credit]
Intended Audience: All interested students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 (or any first time Tech Ed upper class student since this course hasn’t previously been available).
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Design and Fabrication I
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate engineering design skills using CAD software.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway. As the second course in the sequence, the products in this course will allow for greater complexity and personalization in focus.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials (properties and selection) and processes used in product fabrication.
Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program/code CNC and 3D printing equipment.
Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment.
Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries.
Instructional Focus:
This course will focus instruction on advancing students’ knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of products. Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus.
Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication.
This is an “application-based course” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment, software and materials.
Co-curricular Connection: Skills USA
Introduction to Welding & Manufacturing
Introduction to Welding & Manufacturing
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Oxy-Acetylene Welding [OAW]
Sheet Metal / Bench Metal
GMAW / SMAW Welding
Foundry
Plasma Cutting
Projects, Activities, etc.: Welding skills, welding techniques, project based sheet metal and foundry, design and complete project using metal forming tools and welding.
Instructional Focus: Introduction to the metal fabrication industry with emphasis on metal forming, precision, mathematics, and joining techniques through lab work.
Welding & Manufacturing
Welding & Manufacturing
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Metal Technology I or Intro to Welding & Manufacturing
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Advanced Welding Techniques in OAW, GMAW, and SMAW
TIG welding Mild Steel
Flame Cutting
Lathe Operation
Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and make projects
Instructional Focus: In depth look at the metal fabrication industry with emphasis on precision, metal forming, mathematics, and joining techniques through lab work.
Honors Trade and Industrial Internship
Honors Trade and Industrial Internship
Program Prerequisite/Selection Process: Related technology subjects are recommended; application during grade 11
Intended Audience: Grade 12
Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit per trimester for work]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers/internship sites
Major Outcomes:
General employment skills
On-the-job success could include, but is not limited to, employment in careers such as auto mechanics, graphics, electrical, drafting, cabinetry, machine operations, metal fabrication, construction, or welding
Projects, Activities, etc.: Community service, leadership opportunities and skills competition
Instructional Focus: The seminar portion focuses on work-related topics and school sponsored work sites provide for early release and graduation credit
Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA
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