TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Title: BASIC WOOD TECHNOLOGY 735000
Recommended Grade Level: 9 - 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $10.00
Description: Basic Woodworking is a course designed to provide opportunities for students to learn through hands-on experiences with hand and power tools in constructing and shaping articles of wood and related materials. Learning activities include the repair and reconstruction of wood-based items, as well as construction of student-designed projects. A wide range of occupations and career opportunities in woodworking and wood related industries are studied. Basic woodworking is designed for students desiring a broad, general industrial and technical background in woodworking, and for those having a special a vocational interest in basic woodwork.
Title: ADVANCED WOOD TECHNOLOGY 736000
Recommended Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Basic Wood Fee: $10.00
Description: This course is recommended for students in grades 11-12. Advanced woodworking is designed for students interested in improving their knowledge and experiences with the materials, tools, and processes utilized in the manufacture of wood products. Students will be instructed in the proper and safe use of power machines and power tools used in the construction of furniture, recreational products, or any project that can be utilized as a vehicle for learning and enhancing skill development. Instruction is presented so as to develop higher skill levels in planning, design, and construction. Wood related occupations are studied.
Title: CARPENTRY I 749900
Recommended Grade: Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $10.00
Description: Carpentry includes residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures such as bridges and dams. In this trade, you will be involved with layout; concrete forming; wood and metal framing of walls, floors and roofs; window and door installation; and a wide variety of interior and exterior finish applications. You will also learn to use a variety of hand and power tools. Physically demanding indoor and outdoor work with variable weather conditions. Work may involve being below ground or on scaffolding.
Title: CARPENTRY II (2 credits) 750000
Recommended Grade: Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $10.00
Description: Carpentry includes residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures such as bridges and dams. In this trade, you will be involved with layout; concrete forming; wood and metal framing of walls, floors and roofs; window and door installation; and a wide variety of interior and exterior finish applications. You will also learn to use a variety of hand and power tools. Physically demanding indoor and outdoor work with variable weather conditions. Work may involve being below ground or on scaffolding.
Title: GRAPHIC ARTS I 758000
Recommended Grade: 10 - 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $10.00
This course must be taken the entire school year to receive credit.
Two periods required
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the procedures and techniques in graphic arts. Students will produce products from concept to a finish. All students will learn through demonstration and participation in Graphic Design (Desk-Top Publishing), Image Generation, Image Carrier, and Image Transfer. Some of the projects planed for these students will include business cards, flyers, brochures, and logo design. Students will experiment with the different screen printing methods and relief printing.
Title: GRAPHIC ARTS II 758500
Recommended Grade: 11 - 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $10.00
This course must be taken the entire school year to receive credit
Two periods required
Description: This course is a continuation of Graphic Arts I and is designed to further the education and experiences of those students enrolled in this program. The second year student will be working primarily with hands on projects involving all aspects of the field. Some of the projects planed for these students will include: Computer Graphic Designs, Screen Printing, 1 to 4 color T-shirt design, Relief printing, and Sublimation printing (iron on’s). All students are required to operate equipment in the lab and to become familiar with the operation of computers and software. The course will emphasize safe and efficient work practices and career opportunities.
Title: PHOTOGRAPHY I 758700
Recommended Grade Level: 10 - 12 Duration: 2 semesters
Fee: $25.00 Credit: 1 unit per semester -- earned at the end of the year
This course must be taken the entire school year to receive credit
Two periods required
Description: This course provides an introduction through the fundamental techniques and processes used in photography; the use of a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with emphasis on film exposure, composition, lighting, black and white processing. Students will also be introduced to digital photography and the use of Adobe Photoshop for image manipulation.
Title: PHOTOGRAPHY II 758900
This course must be taken the entire school year to receive credit
Two periods required
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Photography I Fee: $25.00
Credit: 1 unit per semester/credit earned at the end of the year
Description: Photography II is a course designed to allow the student to explore advanced methods and techniques used in digital photography. More freedom is given to express creatively their artistic vision. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of Adobe Photoshop and become well-versed in its many uses.
