Courses

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.

Prerequisite: TDJ3M OR TDR3M

This advanced architecture design course builds upon foundational knowledge to explore innovative and complex design challenges in various spaces. Students will analyze how human needs, sustainability, material innovations, and economic considerations influence the development of architectural projects. They will expand their expertise in researching, designing, constructing, and evaluating building projects, utilizing advanced tools and techniques to create professional-grade architectural models. Through specialized software, students will craft detailed virtual models to effectively communicate their design concepts. Practical assignments will reinforce their understanding of the technical, aesthetic, and ethical considerations of designing functional and meaningful spaces.

Incorporating Catholic social teachings, students will continue to develop as critical and innovative problem-solvers, emphasizing stewardship of resources, environmental sustainability, and respect for human dignity. This focus encourages students to reflect on the ethical and moral implications of technological advancements and their role in creating a just and sustainable future.

This is an emphasis course in Technological Design focusing on Architectural Design.

Prerequisite: TDA3M OR TDV3M

This advanced course in industrial design focuses on automotive design, building on foundational skills from previous courses. Students refine their automotive sketching techniques and deepen their understanding of interior and exterior vehicle design. They create more complex scale models using automotive clay and learn surface modeling with Autodesk Alias to develop professional-quality designs. The course also prepares students for careers and postsecondary opportunities in automotive and industrial design.  

Prerequisite: TDM3M

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.

This is an emphasis course in Technological Design focusing on robotics and computer controlled systems. This course may be of interest to students interested in post-secondary education in engineering technology or manufacturing. 

Prerequisite: TDR3M OR TDJ3M

In this advanced course, students will engage in an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between technological design and interior/exterior spaces, considering the complex interplay of human, environmental, financial, and material factors. By way of an intense concentration on interior design, and using 3D modeling software, students will continue to develop their skills, gaining proficiency in advanced design techniques. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Emphasizing practical application, students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, utilizing illustrations, floorplans, renders, and other communication methods to effectively present their designs. 

This is an emphasis course in Technological Design focusing on Interior Design. 

Prerequisite: TDV3M OR TDA3M

This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; 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.

Prerequisite: TGJ4M

This advanced course in mechanical engineering builds on foundational skills with a focus on aerospace applications. Students explore advanced principles of forces, motion, and energy in aircraft and spacecraft design, applying engineering concepts to research, design, build, and test more complex models and prototypes. Hands-on projects challenge students to develop technical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills while preparing for careers and postsecondary pathways in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Prerequisite: TMM3M

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.

Prerequisite: ICS3U

This interdisciplinary course combines technical skills for operating drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with the ability to integrate knowledge from various subjects and disciplines including science, technology, geography, photography, ethics, law, and media. Through individual and collaborative inquiry, students will analyze connections among these fields, develop information literacy skills, and explore diverse resources and viewpoints on contemporary issues in unmanned aerial vehicles. The course emphasizes real-life applications in various industries such as agriculture, policing, videography, engineering, transportation, and exploration, examining how inquiries and research relate to practical situations.

Students will explore drone technology, photography, videography, regulations, mapping, surveying, and piloting operations. Students will also investigate career opportunities in the fields. By the end of the course, students will be able to pass the Transports Canada Drone exams and students will be equipped with a comprehensive skill set to solve problems, make decisions, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline.

Prerequisite: Any 3U/3M Math or Science OR TMM3M