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Any of these electives can count for ADST credits which are required for graduation.
Business & Information and Communications Technology
This course explores the role played by entrepreneurs in Canada, how products/services are created, promoted and distributed throughout Canada, and the factors that contribute to entrepreneur and business success. As part of the course, students develop competencies in the design process for products and services: from generating ideas for products/services, through the design of a prototype, testing it in the market, and the production and distribution of the product/service to prospective consumers. Business and Marketing 10 is a project oriented course that embeds the practical use of digital technology into the coursework.
Have fun creating a web portfolio of your media design skills. This course is an introduction to designing content for the internet, including developing your web design skills and building 3D digital objects for use in animation and video games. Through the course students will gain experience using 3D animation software (Blender) to build 3D objects and animations. Students use these skills to build a digital portfolio of their work. This course serves as a good foundation for students wishing to enter the DATA program at Sahali or continuing on with Computer Animation and Programming courses here at NorKam.
Home Economics and Culinary Arts Courses
Students will take a culinary tour learning cooking techniques and exploring food culinary customs: Students will be encouraged to think of the “world” around them and of the interplay of food and nutritional development within countries, between countries, within peoples, and between peoples. What are the global similarities? Discover for yourself.
Technology Education Courses
An introduction to electronic theory and practice. Students will work in an electronics lab learning about electronic components, basic circuits, introductory robotics, programmable microcontrollers (including Arduino and Raspberry Pi) and may explore computer/PC hardware components and functions. Foundational electronic theory will be introduced as part of the “hands-on” learning throughout the electronics lab. As always safety is one of the most important aspects of the course.
This course is designed to introduce students to the very basics of owning, operating, servicing and purchasing a vehicle.
Novice Car Care and Maintenance is an experienced based hands on course. The development and improvement of basic mechanical skills, logical thought processes, and good safety habits are also parts of the course. Emphasis will be for students to build confidence towards basic automotive systems and to help them become an empowered vehicle owner.
This is not a prerequisite for more advanced secondary Automotive courses. Fees
In this introductory Drafting & Design course students will explore activities involving creative problem solving with a focus on technical illustration. Students will acquire a set of technical skills that (in the real world) allows designers to communicate ideas and design solutions through technical drawings. Students will have the opportunity to explore 3D solid modeling and print their designs on a 3D Printer. This course of study is highly recommended for anyone interested in any trade/technical career. In addition to Graphic Design, Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design most trade/technical careers such as Welding, Automotive, Metal Fabrication and all the Construction Trades require this set of essential skills as a fundamental basis for success in these areas.
In this inquiry based course, students will conduct product research and development to ideate and fabricate projects that they choose. Metal work processes to cut, shape and join metal will be examined including industry leading technologies such as CNC plasma cutting. Students will make several skill practice pieces (weld, torch, lathe turning etc.) then will move on to project work. Safety and competency will be emphasized throughout. Students must be able to work cooperatively and independently. Fees: www.nkss.sd73.bc.ca
This hands-on course deals with technology that shapes our everyday lives through work and recreation. Topics may include internal combustion engines, electric vehicles, and automotive systems. This technology education course deals with transportation, power sources and mechanics. Students will have the opportunity to overhaul a small engine and bridge into learning the basics of repairing automobile components. Instruction and projects will cover the use of repair manuals, small engine overhaul procedures and major automotive components. This is an ideal beginner’s course that will benefit students intending to pursue a career in power technology, engineering, and automotive or related fields. The basic car care component of this course will also benefit youth soon to be holders of a driver’s license. Fees: www.nkss.sd73.bc.ca
This course is designed to introduce students to the safe and proper use of power and hand tools commonly found in a woodwork shop. Planning, design, measurement, technical/graphic communication, the orderly development of projects and safe work habits are an integral part of this course. By the end of this course, students will be competent and more confident in a variety of woodworking hand and machine processes and be able to apply the steps in a “design process”. In addition, all students will participate in clean-up/maintenance routines and be encouraged to create a safe workshop environment. Students will be assigned a number of skill builder projects designed to increase their knowledge and competency. Students will also have ample time to design and build self-directed projects.