Technology Education
Mr. G. Barefoot - Department Head barefoot_g@sd36.bc.ca
Mr. Bridges bridges_r@sd36.bc.ca
Mr. Chapman chapman_r@sd36.bc.ca
Ms. Ryan ryan_e@sd36.bc.ca
Mr. Siemens siemens_r@sd36.bc.ca
Courses
LIFESKILLS TECHNOLOGY 8
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
For 6.5 weeks of the school year you will be taking the Life- Skills Technology Program. This course has been designed to give students the opportunity to see and experience how things are designed and manufactured. Students will have an opportunity to design using conventional and Computer Drafting and development skills working with materials in the area of plastics. The course is success oriented. By creating projects themselves the students will gain a very positive experience and can see a practical application to various academic skills. It has been proven that as students work in this area that the enthusiasm for learning is carried over to other areas of study.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 9
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Media Tech 9 is designed to introduce students to the broad range of media technology. The course provides a skill base which students can use in all courses of study throughout their secondary education. This course addresses first the basic principles of media technology and then provides instruction in the areas of design, graphics, animation, media and video production. Students will have access to a state of the art digital video (DV) studio and digital graphics production hardware and software. Students will also use the latest in music technology to record their original music and soundtracks on our new digital/MIDI Recording Studio. In this course, students will be given the opportunity to produce videos, computer generated images and animations. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the various tools used for desktop publishing. This is a lab-orientated course offering students a practical “hands on” approach to problem solving, experimenting, creating, designing and building within the area of media technology.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 9:
DRAFTING & DESIGN 9
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course covers basic drafting techniques including orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, dimensioning and architectural drawings. Students will use a combination of these skills to develop their ability to communicate their ideas and designs to industry standards. Students will be using computer aided drafting and design.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 9: METALWORK
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Basics in metalworking, machine operations, oxy— acetylene welding, arc welding and wire-feed arc welding. Bench-work and machine lathe instruction and practice will be taught with a special emphasis on safety. Students will be able to design and construct simple projects on their own.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 9: WOODWORK
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course is an introduction to joinery and cabinet making. The primary focus of this course is to develop safe, effective operating techniques with woodworking machinery. All major stationary and portable power woodworking machines are covered in the course with a special emphasis on safety.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 10:
DRAFTING & DESIGN 10
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course covers basic drafting techniques including orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, dimensioning and architectural drawings. Students will use a combination of these skills to develop their ability to communicate their ideas and designs to industry standards. Students will be using computer aided drafting and design.
DRAFTING & DESIGN 11
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply. This course covers the same material as Technology Education 10: Drafting and Design, but in greater depth. Students will continue work in 2D drawing and start to develop skills in 3D drawing.
DRAFTING & DESIGN 12
Recommendation: Drafting and Design 11
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course continues to develop skills acquired in Technology Education 10: Drafting and Design. Students will work on computer aided drafting and design featuring AUTOCAD. Students will be able to hone their skills in 3-D representation. This is an excellent course for students who are interested in a career in engineering, architectural or the construction industry.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATON 10: METALWORK
Recommendation: Metal Technology 9
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Continued studies in metalworking, machine operations, oxy—acetylene welding, arc welding and wire-feed arc welding. Bench-work and machine lathe instruction and practice will be taught with a special emphasis on safety. Students will be able to design and construct simple projects on their own.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINERY 11
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Metal Technology 11 is a “hands on” course designed to introduce the student to the practices and principles of metal fabrication. The course includes a segment on arc, gas and mig welding, lathe work and bench work. There is a strong safety component in the course. The student should be competent in mathematics. The students will be required to design and complete a simple welding/ fabricating project as well as a lathe project.
METAL FABRICATION & MACHINERY & WELDING 12
Recommendation: Metal Technology 11
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Metal Technology 12 takes up where Metal Technology 11 leaves off with more sophisticated metalwork and welding techniques. Design in metal will be emphasized and students should arrive to class with a definite project in mind. Safety and safe work practices area emphasized. Students will be required to supply their own material to design and complete an individual project.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 10: WOODWORK
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course is a continuation of joinery and cabinet making. The focus of this course continues to develop safe, effective operating techniques with woodworking machinery. All major stationary and portable power woodworking machines are covered in the course with a special emphasis on safety.
WOODCARVING 11/12
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
These courses focus on the basic, progressing to more intricate and technical woodcraft (carving and intarsia). Skill building is emphasized with practice in using hand tools and portable hand tools. If a student has not taken the preceding level then teacher acceptance is required.
CABINET CONSTRUCTION 11
Recommendation: Tech Education 10: Woodwork
Course enhancement fees may apply.
The main objective of this course is to offer a combination of knowledge and “hands-on” skills that will prove valuable over a lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options. These areas of focus will include a blending of safety, measurement, theory, tools and equipment, and materials and processes with an emphasis on the fabrication of wood related products. Students will apply the fabrication of wood related products. Students will apply the acquired skills in the design and construction of teacher/student selected projects.
CABINET CONSTRUCTION 12
Recommendation: Cabinet Construction 11
Course enhancement fees may apply.
After identifying a variety of wood species and their common applications, students will learn basic furniture construction techniques. Historical and modern furniture styles as well as ergonomics will be utilized in the furniture design. With an effective project work-plan, students will construct a piece of furniture using the acquired of finishing, machining and joining. Students will also be expected to identify and use an appropriate selection of hardware, fasteners, and adhesives in the assembly of the project.
GLASSWORKS 11/12
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course provides opportunities for both novice and experienced participants to design and create projects using various glass working methods and mediums. Through the use of lectures, demonstrations and video, students will learn and then demonstrate their understanding of various techniques by completing a project for each unit that is introduced. Students will practice the design process, how to safely use and care for the facilities, tools and equipment, while learning the processes, procedures and the historical and cultural aspects of glass working.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 10
BAA Course
Recommendation: Media Tech 9
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Media Tech 10 is an advanced course designed for students who have taken Media Tech 9. This course addresses basic principles of media technology and then provides students with advanced instruction in the areas of media, graphics, animation, music videos and video production. Students will have access to a state of the art digital video (DV) studio and digital graphics production hardware and software. Students will also use the latest in music technology to record their original music and soundtracks on our new digital/MIDI Recording Studio. In this course, students will be given the opportunity to edit and produce videos, computer generated images and animations. They will also have the opportunity to use the various tools used for video and multimedia productions. This is a lab-orientated course offering students a practical “hands on” approach to problem solving, experimenting, creating, designing and building within the area of digital media. Students are required to do assignments in each of the “core” areas, but enough flexibility is given to allow students to pursue in depth, an area of special interest.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 11
BAA Course
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course addresses some of the more advanced principles and issues of media technology. It will provide instruction in the areas of video production, internet/web video, graphic design and animation. Students will also use the latest in music technology to record their original music and soundtracks on our new digital/MIDI Recording Studio. Experimenting, creating, designing, and building within the field of Media Technology. Flexibility will be given for students to pursue an area of interest relating to the course topics. Some areas in which students may be involved are: producing school related projects, broadcast and/or video taping of school news or events. Students will have access to a state of the art digital video (DV) studio and digital graphics production hardware and software.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 12
BAA Course
Recommendation: Media Tech 10, Media Tech 11 or Video Production 11
Course enhancement fees may apply.
Media Tech 12 is a continuation of the concepts and knowledge gained in Media Tech 11. It is the ultimate practical application of Media Tech 10 and/or Media Tech 11. The main priority of Media Tech 12 is the production of CHTV, Clayton Height’s news program. Students enrolled in this course become the driving force behind CHTV. Their primary responsibilities include the production of newscasts, commercials, and computer based graphic design. Some other areas in which students may be involved are: producing school related video projects, video taping of school news, events, and productions. Students will have access to a state of the art digital video (DV) studio and digital graphics production hardware and software.
VIDEO PRODUCTION 11
BAA Course
Recommendation: n/a
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course addresses first, the basic principles, theories, and history of film and video production and then provides instruction in all areas of video production and non-linear editing. Students will also use the latest in music technology to record their original music and soundtracks on our new digital/MIDI Recording Studio. Students will experiment with movie-related special effects, and computer based graphic design. Students will have access to a state of the art digital video (DV) studio and digital graphics production hardware and software.
VIDEO PRODUCTION 12
BAA Course
Recommendation: Video Production 11
Course enhancement fees may apply.
This course addresses advanced principles and theories of cinematography and video production and then provides instruction in all areas of video production and non-linear editing. The focus of this class is producing movies and video productions. Students will also use the latest in music technology to record their original music and soundtracks on our new digital/MIDI Recording Studio. Some additional areas students may be involved in include producing school related video projects, the broadcast and/or video taping of school news or events, experimenting with movie-related special effects, and computer based graphic design for video productions. Students will have access to state of the art digital video (DV) and digital graphics production hardware and software.
ANIMATION 10
BAA Course
Recommendation: Basic computer literacy recommended.
This is an introductory course in computer animation. Students will learn the basics of 2-D animation by using Flash MX. Students will be able to explore programs that offer the ability to create and animate computer generated objects. There will be some work in Photoshop and hand drawing for planning and storyboards.
ANIMATION 11
BAA Course
Recommendation: Animation 10 strongly recommended.
This is an intermediate course in computer animation. Some basic sound production will be included. Students will begin to develop projects in 3-D animation using LightWave and related software. Students will create personal pieces for portfolios. Work by hand and in Photoshop will be required.
ANIMATION 12
BAA Course
Pre-requisite: Animation 11
This is an advanced course in computer animation. Students will develop projects using LightWave and related software. Students will be expected to produce storyboards and action animation, including short animated films using sound. A final portfolio project is required to complete the course.