Grade 12 Courses

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES: Digital Video Production - TGJ4M1 (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE)

This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, photography, digital imaging, broadcast journalism, and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.

Students will incorporate Catholic social teachings, as they become critical and innovative problem-solvers who question the use of human and physical resources as well as understand the implications of computers and related innovations. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize our God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world's resources.

Guidance Message

*May be used as SHSM Bundle of Credits

Prerequisite: TGJ3M1

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: ROBOTICS - TMR4M1 (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE)

This course further enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to design, process planning, control system, repair and maintenance of robotic systems. Students will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks and will use a broad range of tools and equipment while acquiring engineering and fabrication skills, and combine manufacturing techniques as they develop critical decision-making, problem-solving and project managerial skills. Students will develop and utilize their gifts and talents while creating products that benefit others in a way that models Gospel values. The focus of the curriculum enables students to become critical and innovative problem-solvers who question the use of resources and understanding the implications of technology innovations.

Guidance Message

*May be used as SHSM Bundle of Credits

Prerequisite: TMR3M1

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - TCJ4C1 (COLLEGE)

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills related to residential construction and to explore light commercial construction. Students will gain hands-on experience using a variety of materials, processes, tools, and equipment, and will learn more about building design and project planning. They will continue to create and interpret construction drawings and will extend their knowledge of construction terminology and of relevant building codes and regulations, as well as health and safety standards and practices. Students will also focus on environmental and societal issues related to construction engineering technology, and will explore career opportunities in the field. Students will incorporate Catholic social teachings, as they become critical and innovative problem-solvers who question the use of human and physical resources as well as understand the implications of computers and related innovations. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize our God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world’s resources.

Guidance Message

*May be used as SHSM Bundle of Credits

Prerequisite: TCJ3C

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - TDJ4M1 (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE)

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills related to residential construction and to explore light commercial construction. Students will gain hands-on experience using a variety of materials, processes, tools, and equipment, and will learn more about building design and project planning. They will continue to create and interpret construction drawings and will extend their knowledge of construction terminology and of relevant building codes and regulations, as well as health and safety standards and practices. Students will also focus on environmental and societal issues related to construction engineering technology, and will explore career opportunities in the field. Students will incorporate Catholic social teachings, as they become critical and innovative problem-solvers who question the use of human and physical resources as well as understand the implications of computers and related innovations. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize our God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world’s resources.

Guidance Message

*May be used as SHSM Bundle of Credits

Prerequisite: TDJ3M1

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY: YEARBOOK DESIGN - TGG4M1 (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE)

This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing the school Yearbook. Students will work in the areas of print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Students will incorporate Catholic social teachings, as they become critical and innovative problem-solvers who question the use of human and physical resources as well as understand the implications of computers and related innovations. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize our God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world’s resources.

Prerequisite: None