(1 CREDIT) (FINE ART CREDIT)

Have you ever wondered how your cell phone went from and idea to a product? Design and Drawing for Production (DDP) is an activity-based course which will teach you how products are created from start to finish. Students in DDP will develop solutions to various design or product problems using research, sketching, drawing and presentation techniques. Individual and group projects will emphasize the development of the critical thinking and encourage you to think creatively. The computer will be used to create original 3-D solutions. DDP may be used to satisfy the art requirement for graduation.

(1 CREDIT) (FINE ART CREDIT)

In this introductory course students will create digital designs and bring them to life using engineering design processes and state of the art digital fabrication tools. Students will learn the principles of design using the vinyl cutter to make products including labels, stickers, and logos along with screen printing techniques. Students will learn how to make prototypes using the laser cutter to make key chains, jewelry, paper art, mechanical sculptures and more. Students will also learn the basics of 3d printing, electronics, and computer aided manufacturing. At the end of the course students will complete a capstone manufacturing or entrepreneurship project in the medium of their choice.

(1 CREDIT) MAY BE USED AS SCIENCE CREDIT

Would this course spark your interest? The world of electronics surrounds us in our everyday lives. This class will provide students with an opportunity to master the basic theories of DC electronics and put those theories into practice through exciting and challenging lab projects and experiments. Applied math skills will be developed in the analysis of projects and experiments. Students will be given opportunities to design, build, operate, and test electronic projects in both individual and group project settings.

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Makerspace or recommendation by teacher

Are you interested in learning how to create and run a business? Do you have an idea that you want to produce, but need support to make it happen? Makerspace Enterprise is an interdisciplinary blend of technology and business. Students have the opportunity to learn how to create real businesses using the makerspace equipment. They will use the engineering design process to define problems or needs and create businesses that support the school and wider Schenectady community. The class may also include a variety of field trips to businesses and industry to inspire student entrepreneurship.

(1/2 CREDIT)

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12.

Do you like working with your hands? Do you like building things? Would you like to have a job that offers great pay? Have you ever thought about constructing your own home? This course is intended to introduce students to the basics of construction systems including concepts and applications in estimation, framing, foundations, electrical, plumbing, and interior finish. Class topics will include eco-friendly homes, security systems, smart homes, and other fascinating topics!

(1/2 CREDIT)

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Architecture? This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of architectural design. Students will learn and apply the concepts of planning, researching, developing, and evaluating architectural structures. One project will focus on the exciting and challenging process of designing a residential deck concluding with the building of an original scale model. Classwork will emphasize understanding and applying the fundamentals in both individual and group project work.

(1/2 CREDIT) MAY BE USED AS SCIENCE CREDIT

Prerequisite: 11th/12th or enrolled in Algebra 2

This course is intended to introduce students to those topics typically found in Calculus I at the college level. Functions, limits, derivation, and integration will be the focus of the curriculum. A school-level midterm and final exam will be administered.

(1/2 CREDIT) MAY BE USED AS SCIENCE CREDIT

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12.

Is it possible that someday you might actually be able to have a robot that would do your homework? How has robotics changed our society and what are the future implications? Robotics will allow students to engage in fascinating applications of math and science to design, build, and program both radio-controlled and autonomous (self-guiding) robots. This class will give you a glimpse into your future as we continue to rely more on automation, artificial intelligence, and systems design to solve complex technological problems that we face as a society.

(1/2 CREDIT) 3 UHS CREDITS, SCCC (CIS 110)

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12.

Did you know that computer hardware and software is the foundation of the 5 fastest growing careers over the next decade? This class will empower you with the skills to diagnose and repair hardware and software issues that can prevent your computer from operating at its full potential. Take IT 1 and start your own computer repair business.

(1/2 CREDIT) 3 UHS CREDITS, SCCC (CIS 111)

Prerequisite: IT 1 Fund

If you are considering a career in Information Technology, you should definitely consider taking this class to fully prepare yourself for the industry standard COMP-TIA exam. This class moves into more complex topics following IT 1 and will provide students with hands-on experiences in diagnosis, repair, and verification of hardware and software performance.