Trades and Technology
Trades and Technology
2025/2026 Course Selection is now open until February 27th, 2025
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What you need to know:
This course is an introductory woodworking course.
Emphasis is on “learning by doing" through assigned and individual woodworking projects.
The project component of this course introduces the student to the techniques of joinery used in basic cabinetry construction.
Students will pay for their own projects.
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Drafting 10 introduces students to techniques, practices, and standards in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
Students learn basic drafting skills, including sketching and creating working drawings.
The course covers orthographic, isometric, oblique, sectional, and auxiliary views.
Students also explore pattern development and basic 3-D modeling.
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This course is the introduction to Electronics and Robotics. Students will build small projects to explore the basic building blocks of electronics, including microcontrollers.
The activities are very hands-on and the students will be able to build projects they can take home.
In addition to the course fee students will need to pay for projects not covered in the fee.
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This course provides foundational skills for the safe operation of machine shop equipment.
Students learn how to accurately measure, mark and cut metal to create a series of projects.
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This course focuses on engine theory and introductory mechanics
Students will complete a single cylinder engine rebuild
Students will learn basics in car purchases and cost estimating for their first car
Students will complete scratch removal, tire changes, oil changes, and other basics
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This introductory course explores photography and graphic design, covering both technical and aesthetic aspects.
Students will learn compositional guidelines, how to read light, and gain an introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom as a tool for enhancing and creating dynamic images.
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This course provides focused instruction and skill development to help students develop foundational welding skills.
We build a couple of small projects, but the course primarily provides time and opportunity to develop skills.
There is a fee associated with this course.
Students must be respectful, responsible, and prepared to work independently.
What you need to know:
Drafting 20 teaches architectural drafting techniques with a focus on residential construction design.
Topics include residential design, foundation techniques, wall sections, floor plans, roofing, and fasteners.
Students gain a strong foundation in Building Information Modeling (BIM) through these topics.
The course involves computer-based learning and hands-on modeling, with possible costs for take-home projects.
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What you need to know:
This course is an intermediate woodworking and building construction course.
Emphasis is on “learning by doing" while framing a shed and completing an assigned cabinetry project.
Students will pay for their own projects.
Prerequisite: Electronics/Robotics 10 or Department Permission is Required
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The main focus of the course will be to build small projects that incorporate various course topics, including building and programming small robots.
The students can choose to make a variety of projects,as long as the projects connect with the curricular outcomes.
In addition to the course fee students will need to pay for projects not covered in the fee.
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Students explore the creative process by studying the elements and principles of design to understand what makes a project successful.
Projects may include logo design, billboard design, 3-D packaging, poster design, copper etching, and printmaking.
Students will learn and apply digital imagery skills through the use of the Adobe Creative Suite program.
The course fee covers material such as t-shirts, copper, or other printed materials
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This course provides instruction on more complex machine procedures.
Students will develop skills while building a series of projects.
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Students will work in a group setting on a variety of vehicles throughout the semester
Students will see diversity in jobs and learning applications as the semester progresses
Theory portions include, hydraulics, brakes, steering, cooling, exhaust
Students can work on their own cars as they are scheduled
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This course builds on the foundational objectives of Photography 10. Knowledge of camera controls and some Photoshop skills are necessary.
We will explore lenses, filters, studio lighting, photo editing and manipulation.
Students will build a portfolio of original work including portraiture, studio lighting, landscapes, and special effects to demonstrate how aesthetic and technical choices will affect the final image.
Prerequisite: Welding 10 or Department permission is required.
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What you need to know:
This course builds on the skills learned in WLD 10 and provides more opportunity to work on independent projects.
This course has a focus on applied work skills. We will often build/fix projects for people within the community.
There is a fee associated with this course.
Students must be respectful, responsible, and prepared to work independently.
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What you need to know:
This course is an advanced woodworking and building construction course.
Emphasis is on “learning by doing" a student choice project focusing on cabinetry or a wood framed project.
Students will pay for their own projects.
Prerequisite: Electronics/Robotics 20 or Department permission is required
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What you need to know:
The students will need to be able to read complex schematic diagrams, program using the Arduino IDE as well as work through challenges using a variety of sources.
The students are self-directed, working to integrate course specific objectives into their project(s).
In addition to the course fee students will need to pay for projects not covered in the fee.
Prerequisite: Electricity/Robotics 20 or Department permission is required.
Recommended: Electronics 30A
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What you need to know:
This is an advanced course meant to explore their interests based on course themes.
The projects challenge multiple course outcomes and could include a major design or coding element.
The students can use this course to build the project they explored and prototyped in the 30A course.
In addition to the course fee students will need to pay for projects not covered in the fee.
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Students further enhance their skills in programs like Photoshop and Illustrator, while using a tablet for digital drawing to develop their personal style.
The course covers topics such as book covers, illustration, advertising, brand promotion, printmaking, and yearbook layout, providing a solid foundation for a career in Graphic Design.
This course is intended for committed students with an interest in design; they will have the opportunity to work independently on an inquiry based project.
The fee for the course covers the cost of projects.
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This course provides instruction on more complex machine procedures.
Students will develop designing and machining skills while building independent projects.
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This course follows the same structure as Mechanics 20
Students will see diversity in jobs and learning applications as the semester progresses
Theory portions include, batteries, ignition, electronics, fuel systems and ignition
Students can work on their own cars as they are scheduled
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This course takes a detailed look into larger engines and drivelines in a lab setting
Students will work in groups to apply learning concepts to driveline systems
Once the labs are complete students can work on vehicles in the shop bays
Students can work on their own cars as they are scheduled
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Drafting 30 delves into mechanical drafting, using advanced techniques, practices, and standards.
Students create advanced 2D and 3D models, including section views, fasteners, joints, and piping designs.
The course covers schematic drawings, auxiliary views, engineering design, and fabrication.
Learning combines computer-based work and hands-on 3D printing, with students responsible for the cost of 3D filament for take-home projects.
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What you need to know:
In this course there is further exploration of dynamic image making.
Students will expand their technical skills while exploring commercial, artistic, and experimental avenues of the photographic world.
Photo 30 students will also learn the process of film and developing in the darkroom.
There is increased emphasis on individual interests and choice as students create a portfolio of their own work.
Prerequisite: Welding 20 or Department permission is required.
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What you need to know:
This course further builds on the skills developed in Welding 20 and introduces students to TIG welding.
There are many opportunities to work on independent projects, or to build/fix projects for people within the community.
This course has a focus on applied work skills.
There is a fee associated with this course.
Prerequisite: Welding 30A or Department permission is required.
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What you need to know:
This course further builds on the skills developed in WLD 30A
This is a project focused course. Students will apply their skills to build/fix/create projects for themselves or others.
There is a fee associated with this course.
Students must be trustworthy and prepared to work independently.