Technology Education

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Media Arts 

Television Production (eTV) 520522 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12 

This course covers basic theory and operation of television equipment and focuses on skills in studio and field equipment, lighting, and audio. The instruction includes a series of in-class laboratory sessions that develop basic hands-on competencies. The class will write, produce, and direct a news program that will be aired daily on cable and throughout the school.

Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 Application, teacher recommendation 

Digital Media Production (Video) 520520 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12 

This course introduces the basics of video production utilizing a camcorder and video editing equipment. Students study video technologies, basic equipment operation, video composition, basic lighting and audio production planning, and video storytelling. Students work in groups to create video projects utilizing post-production editing. This class supports eTV. 

Technology Education and Engineering Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Curricular Program 

The PLTW high school engineering curricular program, Pathway To Engineering, is a program of study integrated into the students core curriculum. The combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative Pathway To Engineering courses prepares students for college majors in engineering and engineering technology fields. The following are the minimum implementation requirements. All PLTW courses require concurrent enrollment in (or satisfactory prior completion of) appropriate grade level math and science courses. Grade level courses should be those that support a student’s requirements towards college readiness. PLTW is a rigorous and innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education curricular program. PLTW’s comprehensive curriculum promotes critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving skills in students. The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue, and provides them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success. Students will be able to receive up to nine (9) college credits upon completion of four (4) PLTW courses. 

Honors Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 570600 1.0 Cr. 9,10

Designed for 9th or 10th grade students, the major focus of IED is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

Prerequisite: CP Algebra I or higher and Honors Physical Science or higher. 

Honors Principles of Engineering (POE) 570602 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

Designed for 10th or 11th grade students, this survey course exposes students to major concepts they’ll encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions.

Prerequisite: Honors Geometry or higher and Honors Biology or Chemistry or higher. 

Honors Digital Electronics (DE) 570601 1.0 Cr. 11,12

Digital Electronics TM is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. In contrast to analog electronics, where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discreet voltages or logic levels. This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

Prerequisite: Successful completion Principles of Engineering (POE).

Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) 570603 1.0 Cr. 11,12

Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm-water management, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and construction industry. The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students to the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects, design teams and teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering (POE). 

Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) 570605 1.0 Cr. 11,12

How are things made? What processes go into creating objects? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? These are just a few of the questions that are answered in the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course. As you find the answers to these questions, you will learn about the history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering (POE). 

Honors Engineering Design and Development (EDD) 570606 1.0 Cr. 11,12

Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is the capstone course in the PLTW high school engineering program. It is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

Prerequisite: Concurrent CEA, DE, or CIM. 

Traditional Technology Education Courses

Applied Technology 570101 1.0 Cr. 9

This 9th grade course will provide students with valuable hands-on experiences in four areas of the Technology Education program. Students will spend one marking period in each of four labs: Drafting, Graphic Communications, Manufacturing and Energy, Power & Transportation. This course will provide an excellent foundation for students planning to take additional courses in technology education. The course offers a variety of hands-on activities, which encourage students to develop good work habits and problem-solving skills. Safety procedures will be taught and emphasized. Students will complete a portfolio notebook representing all work completed during the course. 

Graphics 570311 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of graphic communication processes. The course begins with an introduction to desktop publishing and its role in the graphic communication industry. It will also include advanced photo editing techniques in the realm of digital photography. The software that is utilized in this course will be Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, and GarageBand. This course will also have a strong focus on iPad integration into the course curriculum. The course is hands-on and project oriented. 

Energy, Power, and Transportation 1 (EPT) 570111 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

In this course students will explore applications of energy and power conservation devices and systems, along with the transportation of goods and services. The class will gain insight into various modes of transportation and use of energy through the study of electricity, magnetic levitation, flight principles, gearing principles, and simple circuit technology. These technologies are extremely vital to today’s world, students in this class will design solutions to various problems and realize the impacts these technologies have on society.