Technology Education

Students will learn the application and design processes of engineering. Students will form engineering teams and create and select a design, models, and presentation that addresses a specific engineering problem. Teams will use communications, graphics, mathematics and community resources to solve problems. Students will work with 3-D CADD design and robotics systems and will have an opportunity to participate in engineering competitions.

This course provides experiences related to a wide range of tools and materials used to reproduce information and images. Students develop competencies in message design, composition and assembly, and message transfer and product conversion. Various digital and print output techniques and devices are used to develop concepts into finished products.

This course provides experiences related to a wide range of tools and materials used to reproduce information and images. Students develop competencies in message design, composition and assembly, and message transfer and product conversion. Various digital and print output techniques and devices are used to develop concepts into finished products.

This course helps students gain experiences related to computer animation using graphics and design concepts. Students solve problems involving 3-D object manipulation and storyboarding. This course involves texturing/mapping, lighting concepts, and environmental geometry. Students create a variety of animations that reflect real-world applications and are introduced to interactive and 3-D animation software. Production of a portfolio showcasing examples of original student work is included.

This course helps students gain experiences related to computer animation using graphics and design concepts. Students solve problems involving 3-D object manipulation and storyboarding. This course involves texturing/mapping, lighting concepts, and environmental geometry. Students create a variety of animations that reflect real-world applications and are introduced to interactive and 3-D animation software. Production of a portfolio showcasing examples of original student work is included.

Students learn the principles of architecture and increase understanding of working drawings and construction techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences include residential and commercial building designs, rendering, model development, and structural details. Students use computer-aided drawing and design (CADD) equipment and established standards or codes to prepare models for presentation. The course is especially beneficial to future architects, interior designers, or home builders. Note: This course may not be taken concurrently with Engineering Drawing/Design and CADD.

Electronic devices are everywhere in modern life and business, and, as a result, opportunities abound for any who should master the knowledge and skills required to design, alter, repair, and construct them. This course allows students the opportunity to explore principles of electricity, apply knowledge in mathematics and science, and conduct experiments with electronics. Students solve problems using simple electrical devices and circuits and build electronic projects using DC and AC devices and circuits. This course is the prerequisite for Electronics Technology II.

Students work with electronics devices, instruments, and circuits, building and designing devices to apply theories and laws with electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors. They also study integrated circuits used in computers, amplifiers, television, and other equipment. This course is recommended for students seeking postsecondary education in a technical field.

In Engineering Explorations, students examine technology and engineering fundamentals in relation to solving real-world problems. Students investigate engineering history, including major engineering achievements, and they examine the principle engineering specialty fields and their related careers. Students practice engineering fundamentals, using mathematical and scientific concepts, and they apply the engineering design process through participation in hands-on engineering projects. Students communicate project-related information through team-based presentations, proposals, models, prototypes, and technical reports.

This graphic technology course introduces students to the world of visual communications where they receive an overview of materials, tools and techniques used in different career opportunities. Students will explore the history of communication systems, computer and visual literacy, video production, typography, color theory and workplace readiness skills. This course will also introduce basic animation along with digital photography, and students will use industry standard design software.

Students study the resources of all technology, including tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, and capital. This also includes the problem-solving process and various hands-on activities. They explore up to three systems of technology, including medical, agricultural and related biotechnologies, energy and power, information and communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction. Students relate the impact of technology on society, environment, and culture to future consequences and decisions.

Students study the resources of all technology, including tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, and capital. This also includes the problem-solving process and various hands-on activities. They explore up to three systems of technology, including medical, agricultural and related biotechnologies, energy and power, information and communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction. Students relate the impact of technology on society, environment, and culture to future consequences and decisions. THis course is a semester option for Intro to Technology.

Students make models of significant inventions that have advanced society. After studying these developments, they explore contemporary technological problems facing them, their community, or the world and apply a systematic procedures to invent new products or innovations as solutions.Areas of study include technical drawing, manufacturing, research, invention, and modular technology.

Students develop an in-depth understanding of automation and its applications to manufacturing. Students will use computers and interactive multimedia modules to design, engineer and produce products, control robots and program computer controlled machines. Activities center on flexible manufacturing processes, product quality assurance, applied electrical controls, mechanical drive systems, fluid power, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in the management and control of the manufacturing process. Students will learn to program and use a carbon laser to produce, refine, or engrave a project.

Students in this level-two course apply the principles of design in the creation of images. Students explore the development of imaging as a communication medium and its evolution into the digital realm. Image-editing software allows students to enhance images and develop a portfolio. Investigation focuses on career exploration and the application of photographic and imaging technology across various industries.

Students in this level-two course apply the principles of design in the creation of images. Students explore the development of imaging as a communication medium and its evolution into the digital realm. Image-editing software allows students to enhance images and develop a portfolio. Investigation focuses on career exploration and the application of photographic and imaging technology across various industries.

Students combine resources and techniques to create systems, attaining comprehension of how technological systems work. Students will explore, design, analyze, and evaluate technological systems. By simulating systems and assessing their impacts, students gain insight into how to approach the problems and opportunities of a technological world. Students will also explore technology-oriented careers.