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Web Page Coding for Business [ NOCTI ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Using today ’ s web standard for coding , students will master a variety of web design concepts to create powerful websites
• Topics include : formatting websites using cascading style sheets [ CSS ], tables , forms , and JavaScript
• Design websites that are practical to the business world
• No programming knowledge is required to succeed in this class
Projects , Activities , etc .: Learn the secret techniques of web designers and the latest in web development . Design and create your own interactive site through HTML coding and JavaScript . What you learn about the web design process will impress your future employer ! Instructional Focus : Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection : BPA
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ARTS
CAD lll Engineering & Architecture [ Computer Aided Design ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : CAD II Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : Architectural :
• Architectural design
• Advanced CAD skills Mechanical :
• Designing machine parts , tools , & equip .
• Revolutions , Rotations , and Perspectives . Instructional Focus : Computer / CAD software Projects , Activities , etc .: Production of drawings for personal project ; Drawings of mechanical parts and devices Instructional Focus : Computer / CAD software as it relates to engineering
CAD / Technical Illustration Prerequisite / Selection Process : CAD I Intended Audience : Students who enjoy sketching and drawing in grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Inking , shading and airbrushing
• Technical illustration Projects , Activities , etc .: Technical drawings that will be used for mechanical or architectural drawings Instructional Focus : Computer / CAD software as it relates to engineering and manufacturing with an emphasis on mathematics
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Design & Fabrication I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will be able to demonstrate basic engineering design skills using CAD software .
• . Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway .
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials ( properties and selection ) and processes used in product fabrication .
• Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program / code CNC and 3D printing equipment .
• Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment .
• Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries .
Instructional Focus :
• This course will focus instruction on students developing and then applying their knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of a product . Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus .
• Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication .
• This is an “ application-based course ” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment , software and materials
Design & Fabrication II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Design and Fabrication I Intended Audience : All interested students in Grades 9 , 10 and 11 ( or any first time Tech Ed upper class student since this course hasn ’ t previously been available ). Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will be able to demonstrate engineering design skills using CAD software .
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway . As the second course in the sequence , the products in this course will allow for greater complexity and personalization in focus .
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• . Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials ( properties and selection ) and processes used in product fabrication .
• Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program / code CNC and 3D printing equipment .
• Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment .
• Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries .
Instructional Focus :
• This course will focus instruction on advancing students ’ knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of products . Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus .
• Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication .
• This is an “ application-based course ” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment , software and materials .
Digital Photography I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Course work will focus on the basics of photographic composition , lighting , camera positioning , workflow digital photography , and digital manipulation .
• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop , Adobe CS6 , Adobe Bridge , I-Photo [ or similar ], and Photo Booth [ or similar ] software will be integrated with apps available for mobile devices including , but not limited to : Instagram , Adobe PS Express , etc .
• Images will be taken with , and technical training will be provided for ; DSLR , Digital Cameras , Smartphones , and tablets .
Instructional Activities : Taking photographs in various settings on campus , in and out of the lab , and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip .
Digital Photography II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Digital Photography I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Course work will focus on advanced site selection , lighting , camera positioning , and all aspects of a creative photo shoot .
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