Career and Technical Education (CTE)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Career Technology Education (CTE) courses provide in-depth instruction to develop manipulative skills, technical knowledge, and related occupational information to form initial employment and post high school educational opportunities. Courses provide a wide variety of training for workers classified as technical, skilled, semi-skilled, and specialist. VICA, a related youth club with skill and leadership development, is a vital part of applied technology trade and industrial classes. 

1.0 credit required for graduation

Commercial Art 1 (701261)

Length: Semester

Available For: 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $5.00

A course in applied visual arts that focuses on the principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information to promote products and services. This course provides experience in a variety of applied art media, including: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. CTE Credit.

Commercial Photography 1 (701201) 

Length: Semester 

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th 

Fee: $5.00 

This course introduces students to the basic principles and applications of digital photography as a medium, a skill set, and an integral part of today’s digital literacy needs. Students will explore the principles of photographic composition as well as the technical skills necessary for acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Additional related materials may be needed in addition to the class fee. 

Commercial Photography 2 (701211) 

Length: Semester 

Available For: 10th, 11th, 12th 

Fee: $5.00 

This course builds on the basic principles and applications of digital photography  students learned in Commercial Photography 1 and introduces advanced knowledge and skillsets as a medium, a skill set, and an integral part of today’s digital literacy needs. Students will further explore the principles of photographic composition as well as the technical skills necessary for acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Additional related materials may be needed in addition to the class fee. 

PREREQUISITE: Commercial Photography 1 

Digital Media I (701321)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $40.00

Digital media is the first course where students will create and learn using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging. Students will create digital computer applications to be delivered on YouTube, Internet or other media. These skills will prepare students for entry-level multimedia positions, occupational/educational endeavors.

Digital Media 2 (701331)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $40.00

Learn to edit audio, create 2D animations, and produce videos! Students will have the opportunity to create self-directed projects as they continue to learn digital medial skills! (Last year this class was called Digital Media 1)

Graphics Print Design 1 (701161)

Graphics Print Design 1 (701151)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $40.00 (each)

This course is designed to be a continuation of Introduction to Graphic Communications. The course prepares students to apply technical knowledge in the areas of design & layout, related computer and software, safety, printing processes, finishing and binding, and professional skills. The course includes instruction in printing, printing equipment and operation, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, and electronic prepress. 

Graphics Print Design 3 (701161)

Length: Semester

Available For: 11th, 12th

Fee: $5.00

Create and produce digital print projects that communicate and promotes graphic communication. Develop knowledge and skills relative to the graphic design and printing industries. Includes: instruction and hands-on experiences in design and layout.  Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software with the Adobe Creative Suite.

Intro to Auto Mechanics (705421)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Semester/Year Fee: $20.00

This course introduces students to the important maintenance procedures all car owners should know. Each student will reduce ownership costs by learning to do basic service themselves. Students will use professional tools and equipment such as car lifts and scan tools. Changing a flat, oil change, tire rotation, basic brakes and appearance care will be among the projects students learn to do safely. Classroom instruction will cover an overview of all basic automobile systems. Having a car to bring is helpful but NOT required. Cars are expensive; we will learn to avoid the common mistakes.

Law Enforcement (704801)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

This occupational course is an introduction to law enforcement. Course content includes the discussion of courtroom and trial procedures, important court cases, right of the accused, and problems related to law enforcement. This course provides an introductory background for students interested in the work of lawyers, police, prosecuting attorneys, and others involved in America’s criminal justice system.

Teaching as a Profession 1 (703121)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

A course designed to help students learn about the role and characteristics of an effective educator. Students will observe and participate with teachers and students in the classroom. Major topics include exploring current teaching methods and instructional strategies, assessments and when/how to use them, and how students learn and what instructional strategies can be implemented to assist all learners.

TV Broadcasting 1 KOLT News (701051) 

Length: Semester 

Available For: 9th,10th, 11th, 12th 

Fee: $25.00 

This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the television broadcasting industry. This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: camera operation, audio systems, lighting systems, pre-production, studio operations, live streaming school events, control room operations, visual effects and graphics, post-production, video making and editing, and copyright laws. Students in this class produce our KOLT News daily news broadcast.  Additional related materials may be needed in addition to the class fee.  

TV Broadcasting 2 KOLT News (701061) 

Length: Semester 

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th 

Fee: $25.00 

This course is designed to provide students with advanced  knowledge and skills related to the television broadcasting industry. This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: camera operation, audio systems, lighting systems, pre-production, studio operations, live streaming school events, control room operations, visual effects and graphics, post-production, video making and editing, and copyright laws. Students in this class produce our KOLT News daily news broadcast.  Additional related materials may be needed in addition to the class fee.  

PREREQUISITE: TV Broadcasting 1 KOLT News (701051) 

Woods 1 & 2 (705100)

Length: Year

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $54.00

This Basic woodworking class will help you learn how to safely build projects in our wood shop. In the full year woods 1 class you will learn how to safely use the machines by creating two assigned projects during the first semester. After you are comfortable with how the shop works you will be able to design and build projects of your own choosing through out the second semester.

(Projects: Cutting board, Miter box or side table, student designed projects)

Woods 1 (705101)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $35.00

This is an excellent class to gain foundational skills in woodworking and manufacturing. You will learn how to interpret plans and safely build projects in the shop. The semester version of Woods 1 is a fast-paced class where students will learn how to use the shop safely by building two assigned projects throughout the semester. (IF YOU ARE HOPING TO BUILD PROJECTS OF YOUR OWN DESIGN SIGN UP FOR WOODS 1 & 2 FULL YEAR INSTEAD OF THIS CLASS)

(Projects: Cutting Board, Miter Box)

Woods 3 Furniture Design (705140)

Length: Year

Available For: 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $54.00

This woodwork course consists of designing, planning, and using hand and power equipment correctly and safely. This course provides students with in-depth instruction in the woodshop. Students will use practical knowledge needed to work on their own projects and continue with lifelong skills in woodworking. Safe practices, design, finishes, and furniture design and manufacturing will be this course’s main purpose. Students will be required to pay for the wood used on their individual projects. Pre-requisite 705100