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Design Brief & Engineering Notebook
Students learn how to communicate with their clients in order to complete a design brief, a contract that serves as a point of reference when developing effective solutions. Students also learn how to record information in their engineering notebooks.
CO2 Car Design Brief 
Research & Analysis
Students use their observation, visual and literary skill sets to analyze and research various topics that are pertinent to STEAM fields. Examples include renewable energy, the built environment and industrial design.
Jagger-Architect ProjectPatricia-The Hyatt Regency Hotel Walkway CollapseSketching
Students learn how to create free-hand sketches and technical drawings by applying demonstrated techniques in the study of existing objects/spaces.
3D Modeling
Students use the sketches, calculations and notes that they record in their engineering notebooks to build computer generated models of their own designs.
Build and Test
Students use their engineering notebook and/or computer generated technical drawings to build prototypes of their designs and then test the functionality of those products.
Built Environment
Students learn how to observe and analyze the design and function of the built environment. They study architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture and urban planning. Projects include, but are not limited to, conducting building surveys, site analysis, holistic design (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sustainability, site, landscape, community), cost estimation, working drawings, as well as interior and exterior computer generated renderings.
Digital Electronics
Students gain experience in electrical engineering by using computational logic to design and build electronic circuits. A few projects include a functional traffic light, random number generator and a birth date counter. They also learn how to utilize various electrical components, how to use programming software and how to build/solder circuits to produce a desired outcome.
Industrial Design
Students apply their skills to study, design, sketch, CAD, build and test products for mass production. Some project examples include tools, toys, storage units, organizers, building finishes, water purification systems, renewable energy-powered machines, pre-fabricated shelters and reverse engineering. Student also learn how to market their products to target consumers.
Graphic Design
Graphic design is the art of visual communication. Students use vector and pixel based software to create logos, business cards, stationary, magazine articles, advertisements, t-shirt designs, etc. They study the use of color, photography, illustrations, word selection, typography and organization to convey the appropriate message for the subject matter. Students also use these skill sets to market their own products, to create websites and to complete their course/project portfolios.
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