FT20611 VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 1
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course introduces students to current trends, terminology, and technology in Video Production while exploring the skills used in today’s visual digital careers. Students learn and practice recording, editing, and output techniques through hands-on work with digital camcorders and smartphone cameras. Instruction covers industry vocabulary, the functions and theory of video camera operation, pre-production planning, and post-production editing techniques. Students edit their footage using a variety of apps, software programs, and computers utilized in the modern film industry. Working individually and in small groups, students plan, produce, and complete video projects through a combination of in-class and out-of-class assignments. (1172)
FT20711 VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Video Productions 1
◆ This course builds on the skills developed in Video Production 1 and allows students to advance their technical and creative abilities. Students will fine-tune their digital editing skills using a variety of industry-relevant tools and techniques. They will complete a mix of pre-assigned projects and personal projects that reflect their individual interests. Through hands-on exploration, students dive into multiple genres of videography, including music videos, short films, documentaries, event coverage, cartoons, interviews, and other student-selected styles. By the end of the course, students will strengthen their visual storytelling abilities while expanding their portfolio of polished video work. (1176)
FA14712 DIGITAL MUSIC AND AUDIO PRODUCTION
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $35
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This introductory course provides students with the foundational skills needed for music making and audio production. All levels of experience are welcome—from complete beginners to students who play an instrument or have digital music knowledge. Students gain hands-on experience with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and explore careers in digital music and audio. Class projects include creating a personal ringtone, editing dialogue, producing radio commercials, designing sound effects, and adding music and audio to video clips. By the end of the course, students complete a personal project that showcases their creativity and technical growth. (1194)
TE11411 ROBOTICS 1
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
UNMLA Dual Credit: ELCT 162 when combined with TE11511
Perquisites: none
◆ First part of UNM Dual Credit course ELCT 162. This course uses robotic applications to solve a variety of engineering challenges and competitions, using electrical and mechanical systems. Students design, build, and program various robotic devices, using the engineering design process to refine their creations. Scientific and engineering principles, as well as creative use of sensors and programming, will be emphasized. This is a project based, problem-solving, hands-on course.
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TE11511 ROBOTICS 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
UNMLA Dual Credit: ELCT combined with TE11411
Prerequisites: Robotics 1
◆ 2nd part of UNM Dual Credit course ELCT 162 This course builds upon the skills developed in Robotics 1 with more complex robotics and engineering challenges. Remote control technology skills will be involved, as well as the use of more complex electrical and mechanical systems and components. Robotic designs will incorporate a wider spectrum of technologies including remote controllers, remote video and Tetrix and GoBilda equipment. The engineering process will be emphasized and creative thinking is a must. For more information, click here: Robotics 2 flyer
TE11611 INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This introductory course is focused upon the basic skills and knowledge of drafting as the universal language required for engineering design. Students will learn and apply sketching, geometric construction, multi-view drawings, dimensioning, sectional views, and pictorials. Scientific thinking and the engineering design process will be emphasized. Students will design, construct, and test various engineering challenges. CAD software and 3-D printing will be introduced in this course. (1615)
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TE11711 ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Intro to Engineering Design
◆ Students will build upon the skills learned in Intro to Engineering Design to apply the engineering design process to longer duration, more advanced engineering challenges. Students will learn and integrate a variety of electrical and mechanical systems and gain knowledge in additional areas such as advanced drive system components, CAD, 3-D printing and introductory machiningThis is a project based, problem-solving, hands-on course. (1620)
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TE11911 ELECTRONICS
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course covers the principles of electricity and electrical circuits. Students learn to read schematics, calculate and measure fundamental quantities, and to choose the correct components for circuits. Many analog and digital circuits are assembled and tested in this class. Students can also have the additional challenge of designing more complex digital circuits. Some homework is given but this is primarily a hands-on, project based class. (0462)
NOTE: Offered in even numbered graduation years. Available in 27-28 School Year.
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