This course provides a study of the fundamental principles of architectural design common to buildings, bridges, homes, and other structural frameworks. Students may design homes or commercial buildings, construct models, create construction and presentation drawings and develop design presentations including boards, models and 3D computer generated renderings and animations.

This advanced architectural drawing course will focus on communication skills used by professionals in various fields of architecture and design. Projects are developed to simulate real-world design problems using 3D computer generated modeling. This course is recommended for any student interested in a career in one of the many related fields of Architecture or CAD technology

This course will help students learn to utilize CAD software as a design tool for engineering, as well as fundamentals of manual orthographic drawings. Several forms of graphic and electronic communication are explored. Students are exposed to graphic design, problem-solving, research and design, and model construction. This class introduces students to 3D computer generated modeling and design.

This drawing course will focus on communication skills used by professionals in various fields of engineering. 3D computer generated modeling and design is the primary technical skill applied in this class. Students are presented with problem-solving situations involving the various types of communication systems. This course is recommended for any student interested in a career in one of the many related fields of Engineering or CAD technology.

This technical level course is designed to instruct students in woodworking and various materials common to construction and manufacturing, architecture and engineering industries.

This technical level course is the 2nd of a series designed to instruct students in woodworking and various materials common to construction and manufacturing, architecture and engineering industries. Students will advance their learning in the production design process.

Students enrolled in this course will use advanced design/communication principles to create real-world projects or simulations. Projects will include professional client communication, covering specific topics in design and pre-construction to include management and "green design" skills. Students will work collaboratively focusing on the design process and team efficiencies. Teaming models such as Six Sigma will be applied to develop highly efficient production techniques. Skills learned in this class will help them to become highly competent design professionals.

Students in this advanced class will work with a client to develop a client driven product. They will produce a presentation and construction drawings as well as a working prototype (graphic or physical) using advanced software and/or equipment. Researching new technologies to meet future client needs will take place, covering specific topics in design and construction to include management and "green design" skills. Students will develop abilities in design/planning and visual communication in current architectural practices. Students will manipulate materials and design/manufacturing and construction processes to meet client needs with set project goals and timelines.

This course focuses on the basic concepts of video production for a variety of uses. Students integrate a variety of communications with an emphasis on broadcasting, video production and music production. Topics include analyzing the pre-production, production and post-production process, as well as exploring the equipment and techniques used to develop a quality video production. Guided Enrollment Note: Out-of-class time is required. A lab fee may be required. Fee scholarships are available.

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This course builds on the technical knowledge gained in Video Production I by allowing students to orchestrate projects from setting the objectives to the post-production evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the production of public service announcements, features, documentaries, broadcasting, radio disc-jockey, and special event or highlight videos. The focus of the course is on the entire process of planning the presentation, setting up the studio, acting as videographer and editor to make a fluid and seamless product. Guided Enrollment Note: Out-of-class time is required. A lab fee may be required. Fee Scholarships are available.