No previous experience is necessary. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of technical sketching and drawing, basic drafting techniques. In addition there are further units on electronics and control mechanisms. Since this is an introductory course, it is not necessary for the student to have had any experience in the field of technical drawing or drafting. Course Content includes:

● Introduction to technical sketching and drawing including related geometry and

● Dimensioning.

● Development of pictorial drawings.

● An introduction to architectural drafting using a computer.

● Problem solving in the area of architectural design.

● Analog and Digital Electronics

● Programming and control

No previous experience or courses are necessary for this course. This course is for those students interested in engineering and is the SAME as Engineering 12.  In this course students will define a problem, design and prototype a solution, and then test and fabricate a product solution. Students will complete units in advanced drawing and design techniques using several computer applications, programming languages, robotics, and electronics. Includes individual and group product development involving design, modelling, fabrication, and testing.

No previous experience or courses are necessary for this course. This course is for those students interested in engineering and is the SAME as Engineering 11.  In this course students will define a problem, design and prototype a solution, and then test and fabricate a product solution.  Students will complete units in advanced drawing and design techniques using several computer applications, programming languages, robotics, and electronics. Includes individual and group product development involving design, modelling, fabrication, and testing.

No previous experience or courses are necessary for this course. Robotics 10 is an applied engineering course where students will learn the basics of robotics, the engineering design process, and how to correctly fill out a professional engineering notebook. This course provides students with hands on opportunities to design, build, program and test robots to perform specific tasks as outlined each year by the VEX EDR robotics competition. There are optional opportunities for students to showcase their robots by competing against other school teams from across Vancouver Island.

This course is recommended for grade 8 students or grade 9 students who have not taken a previous robotics course but are interested in robotics. This course is only offered in semester 1.

No previous experience or courses are necessary for this course. Robotics 11 is an applied engineering course where students will learn the basics of robotics, the engineering design process, and how to correctly fill out a professional engineering notebook. This course provides students with hands on opportunities to design, build, program and test robots to perform specific tasks as outlined each year by the VEX EDR robotics competition. There are optional opportunities for students to showcase their robots by competing against other school teams from across Vancouver Island.

This course is recommended for grade 10 students who have not taken a previous robotics course but are interested in robotics. This course is only offered in semester 1.

Robotics 12 is an applied engineering course for students who have successfully completed Robotics 11. Students will learn advanced robotics techniques, improved coding languages, and CAD. Robotics 12 students will act as mentors and help new students navigate their way through the engineering process and robotics design. Robotics 12 students will also design, build, program and test their own robots to perform specific tasks as outlined each year by the VEX EDR robotics competition. There are optional opportunities for students to showcase their robots by competing against other school teams from across Vancouver Island.

This course is recommended for students to have completed the Robotics 11 course.

Students will be required to work in small groups and learn through collaboration and hands on activities. This course is also open to grade 9 and 10 students who are passionate about learning the engineering process as applied to the area of robotics. 

Do you want to learn something new about computer applications? You will be introduced to several fun and interesting areas of the computer science field such as game making, programming, 3D modelling (including 3D printing), 2D graphics (Photoshop etc), and computer control. This course is a great introduction to those interested in computer programming, engineering, and the visual arts.

No previous experience necessary. Have you ever thought about creating an interactive game? Do you enjoy challenges and creating unique designs? Are you interested in making Web pages? If you have answered yes to any of the above then you have to take this course! We will learn about HTML coding and Web design concepts and good layout techniques. We will learn how to use photo manipulation software to produce great effects for digital pictures. Furthermore, we will explore software to develop our own 3D animated movies and game making.  This course is a combination of units from the BC curriculum for Computer Studies 10 and Digital Media 10.

This is an introductory course similar in format to the Information Technology 9 course. It is designed for grade 11 and 12 students who have not taken a computer applications course at the junior level, but who recognize the necessity of having basic computer skills. Please see the Information Technology 9 course description for details. This may be a self directed course depending on the individual student’s experience and skill.

No previous experience necessary. We will expand on our previous Digital Media course by exploring other programming languages such as Python, and/or Javascript. We will work with complex 3-D character and game development software to produce movable 3-D figures with detailed materials, textures, and keyboard interaction. Focus will be on self-directed creative projects using several programs.  This may be a self directed course depending on the individual student’s experience and skill.

No previous experience is necessary.  This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of technical sketching and drawing, basic drafting techniques, and the use of the computer as a drafting instrument. This course is designed for students who have an aptitude for artistic design. Since this is an introductory course, it is not necessary for the student to have had any experience in the field of technical drawing or drafting. Course Content includes: Introduction to technical sketching and drawing including related geometry and dimensioning.

● Development of pictorial drawings.

● An introduction to architectural drafting using a computer.

● Problem solving in the area of architectural design.

No previous experience is necessary.  This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of technical sketching and drawing, basic drafting techniques, and the use of the computer as a drafting instrument. This course is designed for students who have an aptitude for artistic design. Since this is an introductory course, it is not necessary for the student to have had any experience in the field of technical drawing or drafting. Course Content includes: Introduction to technical sketching and drawing including related geometry and dimensioning.

● Development of pictorial drawings.

● An introduction to architectural drafting using a computer.

● Problem solving in the area of architectural design.

No previous experience is necessary.  These courses build on the student’s knowledge of the fundamentals of technical sketching and drawing, basic drafting techniques, and the use of the computer as a drafting/design instrument. Students taking Drafting and Design 12 will develop problem solving skills in the area of architectural design and mechanical drawings (manual and on the computer).  This may be a self directed course depending on the individual student’s experience and skill.

No previous experience is necessary.  These courses build on the student’s knowledge of the fundamentals of technical sketching and drawing, basic drafting techniques, and the use of the computer as a drafting/design instrument. Students taking Drafting and Design 12 will develop problem solving skills in the area of architectural design and mechanical drawings (manual and on the computer).  This may be a self directed course depending on the individual student’s experience and skill.