Technology and Engineering

STEM Innovation Lab: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (600) or 1 credit (605)

This new course is a hands-on class designed to benefit students with no prior experience and those with varying levels of prior experience. In this course students will employ all aspects of the Technology and Engineering Department to design and create projects of their choice. Students will explore the design process while working through activities, projects, and problems in a self-directed, teacher supported lab environment. CAD, 3-D printing, laser engraving, CNC will be the foundation of this exploration and design course. The pace each student moves through the course will be dependent upon their previous experiences.

Honors STEM Innovation Lab: Grades 9-12 – 1 credit (606)

In this course, students will complete the required STEM Innovation Lab projects. For honors credit, students will additionally complete a professional portfolio that displays their work, 5 STEM content assignments, and 3 advanced learning opportunities (ALO's). ALO's could include formal presentations, portfolio interviews, advanced design projects, entering a STEM competition, or a learning opportunity designed by the student.

Materials I - Construction Technology: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (601)

This course is an introductory hands-on class designed for students with no prior experience. Students are exposed to basic concepts and principles of woodworking and construction technology. Students can develop lifelong skills in the safe use of tools and machines, sketching and project planning, and woodworking while making guided and student-selected projects such as a wall shelf, laser engraved cutting board, etc. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Materials II - Manufacturing Technology: 1 credit (602)

Prerequisite (one of the following): Materials I , STEM Lab, or approval from Mr. Moyer

This course is an intermediate hands-on class expanding upon the basic skills learned in Materials I. Students will be introduced to “modern woodworking” Digital Machining technology such as CAD/CAM, CNC and Laser applications. Through individual and cooperatively grouped project based assignments, students learn the concepts of converting raw materials into marketable goods through mass-produced products. Learning experiences include alternative materials and machine use, production techniques, design and problem-solving including fabrication of CO2 powered dragsters, industrial workforce needs, and consumer awareness. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Materials III – Materials and Processes: 1 credit (603)

Materials IV - Product Development: 1 credit (604)

Energy, Power and Transportation I: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (621)

Energy, Power and Transportation (EPT) is an exploratory hands-on problem solving course designed for students with no prior experience. Principles of air and water transportation are studied through the design, prototyping, and testing of water bottle rockets and air propelled boats. Principles of energy and power are studied through the construction and testing of an electronic based project. Students have the opportunity to utilize shop equipment, 3-D printers and laser engraving/cutting machines. This course is designed for all students, not only those who plan to attend technical and/or engineering programs beyond high school.

Energy, Power and Transportation II: 1 credit (622)

Prerequisite (one of the following): EPT I, IED, POE, CIM, STEM Lab, or approval from Mr. Joy

This course is a practical, project based, hands-on course. Experiences and projects include design and fabrication of a CO2 powered crash test vehicle, electronics prototyping (i.e. strobe light, amplifier, programmable LED cube), development of a printed circuit board (PCB), soldering, reading and creating technical drawings, welding fundamentals, use of fabrication equipment (metal lathe, milling machine, sheet metal machines, laser cutter/engraver, 3D printing) to create an electronics enclosure, brass hammer, and sheet metal tool tray. These experiences will help students develop specific technical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to be prepared for future career training and all higher education disciplines.

Energy, Power and Transportation III: 1 credit (623)

Prerequisite: EPT II or approval from Mr. Joy

This course is a practical, project-based, hands-on course. Experiences and projects include in residential wiring, the power grid, design and construction of an Edison lamp project that will include the use of CAD, CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, traditional fabrication equipment, understanding the National Electric Code (NEC), and UL listed components. In addition, students will design and construct a radio controlled robot. Learnings include, mechanical design and fabrication of a drive train incorporating electric motors, gears, pulleys, and an end effector/manipulator that includes pneumatics (air power). These experiences will help students develop specific technical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to be prepared for future career training and all higher education disciplines.

Energy, Power and Transportation IV: 1 credit (624)

Prerequisite: EPT III or approval from Mr. Joy

This course is an advanced, practical, hands-on, research and development course in which students can work in teams or individually to pursue extensive learning in an independent study format. Depending upon student skill and comfort level, electro-mechanical fabrication projects typically follow one of three categories: Imitation (following a plan), Adaptation (changing existing plan), or Innovation (student researched and designed product). Students will have an incredible opportunity to take advantage of and utilize all the cutting edge technologies within the department.

Drafting and Design I: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (611)

Drafting and Design I is an introductory course designed for students with no prior drafting or computer experience. Students will develop an ability to design, produce, and understand drawings as a form of graphic communication for careers in including architecture, engineering, interior design, commercial art, computer graphics, animation and more. Drafting and Design students will utilize both CAD (computer aided drawing) and sketching techniques, design and layout software, and have an opportunity to experience both Laser Engraver and 3D printer projects such as Key Chains and Nameplates. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Drafting and Design II: 1 credit (612)

Prerequisite: Drafting & Design I, IED or STEM Lab

Drafting and Design II is an intermediate level course building on the basic concepts and skills developed in Drafting and Design I. Students receive special emphasis on CAD (computer aided drafting), including creating parts, assemblies, and working drawings. Students will complete several design projects incorporating but not limited to CAD, Laser Engraver, and 3D printing including a Desk Organizer.

Drafting and Design III: 1 credit (613)

Prerequisite: Drafting & Design II

Students in Drafting and Design III focus on two major areas of study, engineering design and computer aided drafting. The engineering design process is used to develop projects from the brainstorming/sketching stage to the prototyping stage. Some prototypes will be produced using our computerized laser cutter and our 3D printer. Engineering Design Problems such as the TSA Transportation Modeling project and the CO2 Dragster are developed. An in depth knowledge of Autodesk Inventor will be gained through the production of working drawings.

Drafting and Design IV: 1 credit (619)

Prerequisite: Drafting & Design III

Drafting and Design IV is an independent study course for students interested in pursuing engineering or any other mechanically oriented career. Students will pursue specific areas of interest to complete individualized projects. Students with an interest in advanced computer applications would also find this class beneficial.

Graphic Arts Fundamentals: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (641)

Students will explore the technological aspects of printed and electronic media. This course is an introductory hands-on class designed for students with no prior experience. Students are introduced to visual communications and desktop publishing using Mac OS. Students will use the Internet, scanners, digital cameras, and large format printers to create media for print, presentations, vinyl cutting and screen process printing. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Intermediate Graphic Arts: 1 credit (643)

Prerequisite: Graphic Arts Fundamentals

This area of technology deals with communication through printed, televised or computerized media. Students explore the fields of Advertising, Commercial Art and Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Screen-Printing, Offset Lithography and Desktop Video Production to create artwork or solve design problems. Projects may include, but are not limited to the creation of logos, posters, ads, magazine spreads, information graphics, animations and websites. The use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and the iLife suite of products will be studied in depth. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Advanced Graphic Arts: 1 credit (644)

Prerequisite: Intermediate Graphic Arts or Photography

This class is intended for student directed in-depth study of visual media. The student, in conjunction with the teacher, will develop coursework and projects. This is an ideal class to explore your individual interests in visual media and to create a digital portfolio to display your talents and abilities. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Photography I: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (642)

Photography I is an elective course open to all high school students who have an interest in exploring the field of photography. Students will explore types of cameras, camera accessories, black and white, color photography, photographic composition, techniques, genres, and how to use a green screen. Each student will construct and operate a pinhole camera, and use the darkroom to develop photographs. Students will use Adobe Photoshop to; edit photographs for lighting and color, repair damaged photographs, and prepare photos for print and digital presentation. Photography students have the opportunity to enter local and national photo contests. A materials fee may be assessed for this class.

Photography II: Grades 9-12 – 1.0 credit (645)