TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
This is a college credit course offering 5 college credits and will teach the student:
· The basics of the “SolidWorks” Computer Aided Design software (for mechanical drawings).
· The basics of mechanical drawing.
· Working with others to complete a larger assignment.
· The ability to assess the work and contributions of coworkers.
Several drawing projects will be given to the student to complete. Their ability to complete both the creation of the part and represent it accurately on standard drawing formats will be the basis for the grade earned. Most projects will be individual efforts but a few will be done by teams. Those that excel in the course will be offered the opportunity to take a “SolidWorks Certification Exam”. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course.
Prerequisite: Geometry
Students will learn how the elements of art and principles of design come together to present information in a visually compelling manner. At the fruition of this course, students will be able to skillfully incorporate type and graphics into a document with a singular cohesive message. Students will look at historical and contemporary graphic arts as references to guide their growth.
Using Adobe Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator to create logos and layouts, students will learn how color, shape, line, and texture come together to make compelling graphics and how to incorporate their designs into websites. As a project based course, students will work to create real world examples of business cards, logos, magazine layouts, posters and websites on their journey to become successful graphic artists.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Art (Intro to Drawing & Painting) or Introduction to Digital Art.
This course serves as the gateway to the exploration of career paths in various technology fields. Emphasis on collaborative projects and intelligent problem solving will support our investigations of the seven fields of technology. Design process and design theory serve as the foundation of all projects in this course tying Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math together. In this survey course, students will explore the processes of technology; how technology relates to progress and ethical decision making as they work on creative STEAM based projects. A great deal of emphasis is placed on real world applications and hands-on exploration. This course qualifies as a math intensive course.
This course serves as the gateway to the exploration of a few career paths in various technology and artistic fields. Emphasis on collaborative projects and logical problem solving will support our investigations of the fields of simple DC resistance circuits, additive and subtractive colors and the impact of frequencies on refraction and the bending of light. Design process and design theory serve as the foundation of all projects in this course, tying Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math together. In this survey course, students will work on creative STEAM based projects, with an emphasis on real world applications and hands-on exploration.
Students will learn to use a DSLR camera to create meaningful photographic images that reflect an understanding of modern visual aesthetics. A great deal of this course will address the elements of art and principles of design as well as understanding light and composition.
Students will come away from this course with a strong understanding of how the elements of art and principles of design come together with sound technical skills to create powerful images reflecting the intent of the photographer. Exploration of people, landscapes and action photography will help build students visual and technical skills. Images will be captured digitally and modified with Adobe Photoshop CS6.
Please Note: Access to a DSLR camera at home is recommended.
This course is designed to expand upon fundamental skills and concepts gained at the introductory level through exploration and production of digital artwork. Students are provided a drawing tablet for the duration of the course and develop confidence and skill with digital drawing and painting techniques. Students will learn about illustration, cartooning, and animation through a variety of media including print and film sources. Class discussions and critiques will complement class projects.
Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, students will create original artwork incorporating the elements of art and principles of design. A heavy emphasis on creative expression and personal voice will take place in the form of an individual digital portfolio. Exposure to introductory drawing skills will enhance work.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art (Intro to Drawing and Painting) or Introduction to Digital Art; Sophomore, Junior or Senior
This course is designed as an overview of basic art concepts, media, and techniques with both traditional media as well as digital media. Drawing skills, planning, and digital skills will be emphasized. Students will be exposed to the major techniques used in several art disciplines such as drawing, painting, and printmaking, and how they can be incorporated into digital design. Students are expected to build on skills already covered at the middle and elementary level. Written critiques and research papers will be assigned.
This is a project based course that will require student to work in teams to solve problems. Students will not be given formulas or answers in a lecture format; instead they will be required to use both information gathering (internet, library, etc.) and experimentation. The results of each team’s endeavors will be written up and presented by the team to the balance of the class. Each team member will be asked to grade themselves and their team member’s contributions to each project. The members of the audience will be required to ask questions at the end of each presentation and to critique each presentation. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive Course.
Grading will be based on:
· The ability of the team to define a plan based on a stated hypothesis, and to solve each assigned task.
· Accuracy and completeness of the results for each project.
· Clarity and accuracy of the group presentation.
· The student’s ability to assess the work of fellow students within the team and the work presented by other teams.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course introduces students to the preparation of materials for manufacturing through the extraction and development of ferrous and nonferrous metals and the influence of elements in the production of alloy steels and irons. The classifications of steel, the mechanical and physical characteristics of metals as well as heat treatment processes are also covered. Manufacturing processes such as forging, powdered metal processes, sand castings, additional casting processes, presswork, rolling, drawing, bending, extrusion, welding, electrical discharge machining (EDM), electrochemical machining (ECM), and numerical control (NC) operations are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; Algebra I
Students enrolled in this course, the PTech Squad, will commit themselves to providing technology solutions in the Pelham school community and will strive to create connections within and outside of the greater Pelham community. This service based course will require students to assess technological issues throughout the school day and determine the best way to solve the issues encountered. Students must be self-driven problem solvers who are able to work both independently and within a group setting, and are capable of managing multiple projects at the same time. Because students will be functioning in an authentic work environment, they will be learning skills that will develop college, career, and life skills that are immediately transferable to the world at large. To best function in this course, students must be minimally proficient in the utilization of the G Suite of Google Apps, the Google Chrome environment, basic Chromebook functionality, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Students will participate in an interview and brief assessment of tech skills for admission into the course. This course may be repeated with permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior; Computer Applications I or equivalent; Algebra II; Permission of instructor.
This course is intended as an introduction to programming which will provide students with a strong foundation using the programming language Python, as well as general computer science theory. It is assumed that students taking this course have no formal programming experience. Therefore, the course focuses on basic programming concepts such as commands for performing calculations, receiving input and displaying output, basic flow control structures, and functions / methods. The class will also begin looking at the object-oriented programming concepts of classes and objects. This course requires mathematical problem solving skills, as students will be examining complex problems that computers can solve more effectively than humans can.
This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course.
Co-requisite: Junior or Senior; Algebra II or taking concurrently