Course Offerings

Drawing and Design For Production

This course is an introduction to traditional drafting and computer- aided drafting. Students visualize and create three-dimensional drawings, read and write the language of industry, and gain experience in developing working drawings that meet the standards of today’s industrial society. This is an excellent course for drafting students meets the New York State art credit requirement for graduation.

Architecture

Students design plans for structures and explore the multiple aspects involved within architecture. Students will use the cutting edge program, REVIT to create virtual structures. Historical and cultural influences on today’s architectural designs, drawing tools and techniques, lettering, model building, and related careers are studied.

Art & Fabrication

This full year course is for students interested in art and 3D Printing! Students in this class will work directly with the equipment and develop the skills to operate, maintain, and fix a Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printer. Students will use a number of 3D modeling programs to design and print their own works of art and design including 3D Slash, TinkerCAD, Onshape, and SculptGL. Projects include working with a 1st grade class to design and print toys, planning and printing a city, using prototypes to make slip cast ceramic vessels, and sculpting digital clay.

Advanced AutoCAD

This course explores the basic concept and uses of AutoCAD. Both mechanical drafting and architectural drafting are practiced. Students will study deed plotting anddelve into civil engineering. CAD 101 college credit available through SUNY Orange.

Robotics

In this year long course students will expand their knowledge of Science TechnologyEngineering and Math (STEM) topics while working with an advanced robotics program. This course focuses on the designing, building and programing of VEX EDR and REV competition robots. Students will be able to compete with their robots against other teams at the end of this course.

Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science.

STEM 1

In this year long course students will be working with a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts. Students will learn about the following key concepts; data collection, earth impact, health sciences and how they would apply to a zombie apocalypse, Sphero basic robotics and programming, and renewable energy and designs behind these energies. With the successful completion of this course students will obtain one science credit and be eligible for the Robotics class the following year.

Wood Processing

Wood Processing is a hands-on course that dives into the world of woodworking. Anything from cutting boards, to epoxy coasters, and anything in between you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting edge shop equipment and top tier materials.

World of Technology

Introductory Technology class that focuses on basic tool use in wood shop and metalshop. The class explores how Technology, Science and Math are combined to create products in our world. We explore basic woodworking tools, torches, welders, and other high end equipment to get students interested in the technology program.

Excelsior Engineering

Excelsior Engineering Promotes the exploration of engineering careers through field observation and hands-on project based learning. Students focus on computer programs of AutoCAD and Fusion 360 to design and build unique projects utilizing rapid prototyping technology, laser cutting machines, HAAS CNC mill and lathe, and Industrial Waterjet. Students will attend fieldwork during class time or may be asked to attend after school. Engineering 101 through SUNY Orange Credit Available. Students earn Industry credentials in CNC operator (Mill and Lathe).

Summer Manufacturing Academy

The Advance Manufacturing Summer Academy is an educational program designed to give students an accelerated experience in learning CNC programming and operations. The program is divided into an AM session and PM session and students attend one session.