3D Modeling & Printing Technologies                                                                        1 credit

Course number: 1216
Open to: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Scheduled: 1 Block  Fall / Spring

Turn your ideas into reality. By using the 3D modeling CAD(computer aided design) software SketchUp, learn to create both assigned and original designs. Once your design is complete, learn how to take that design and convert into a 3D printed model using plugins and a Makerbot 3D printer. Following your design from model to print will allow you to go through real-world problem solving and optimization applications in order to see your vision become a reality.

3D Modeling & Printing Technologies (Advanced)                                              1 credit

Course number: 1219
Open to: Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: 3D Modeling and Printing technologies or teacher recommendation
Scheduled: 1 Block  Fall / Spring

Taking the skills mastered in 3D Modeling and printing technologies, using SketchUp and Makerbot Desktop learn to take your 3D designs to the next level. Learn how to reverse engineer items and take them from finished products to 3D designs then redesign them to make something new or better. The primary focus of this course will be to complete high quality 3D prints for use or for prototyping and create tutorials for future use. You will also learn how to take your SketchUp model and send those designs to our laser cutter or CNC router to turn your prototype into a usable product.

Digital Research and Design                                                                                             1 credit

Course number: 1217
Open to: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:  None
Scheduled: 1 Block  Fall / Spring

Using computer software and apps such as iMovie, YouTube, Docs, Sites, Slides, SketchUp, Prezi, etc., learn to research a topic and create an original digital presentation to showcase your ideas. Some of your exciting research and design projects will include website design, video creation, video game review/walkthrough, write, direct, film, and edit your own movie.  Students will also have the chance to build catapults, mousetrap cars, and 3D print. This course will give you the basics you need to be able to convey your research, ideas and information in a way that can reach the online digital world.  Students enrolled in this course can choose to earn either a Social Studies or Technology credit.

Digital Media and Student News 1 credit 

Course number: 1221 

Open to: Grades 10-12 

Prerequisite: None 

Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

In this course, students will team to produce a bi-weekly news broadcast program focused on Hartford High School. Students will learn how to use technology, including video cameras, microphones, and editing software to shoot and edit video stories, assemble scripts, and produce a news program. This course will prepare students for college and careers in a variety of professions by emphasizing 21st century skills involving communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. The goal by the end of the course is for students to be able to research multiple credible sources, use technology to revise and edit clips, report accurately and clearly to meet deadlines.

Sports Management  1 credit 

Course number: 1212 

Open to: Grades 10-12 (Priority by age) 

Prerequisite: None 

Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

This sports management course will have students diving into the world of event and game planning and management. Students will learn how to advertise, set up, and run a game or event. There will be a focus on creating digital and printable publications, in-game experiences including announcing and music, and data analysis of the event. Throughout this course we will learn from people who work in or have studied sports management and learn about post-high school opportunities in this field.