STEP
• Cabinetry
• Flooring
• Painting
• Siding Instructional focus: Math-related program understandings are addressed; hands-on experience and use of power tools with emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry.
Construction Careers: Building Trades [ STEP only ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Tool use and safety
• Concrete and masonry
• Plumbing and electrical wiring Projects, activities, etc.: Work on customized building projects; emphasis on building terminology and mathematical concepts related to major outcomes Instructional focus: Hands-on activities and use of tools Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA
Construction Careers: Landscape Design and Construction [ STEP only ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Students will learn to design landscapes, estimate materials and costs, install various projects
Projects, activities, etc.: Create detailed landscape drawings, identification and proper use of landscape materials, install decks and other wood features, patios [ pavers / blocks / concrete ], planting beds and retaining walls Instructional focus: Hands-on experiential activities, application learning through digital assignments and active participation
ARTS, AUDIO / TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
CAPS Creative Design I [ STEP only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Business or Marketing course recommended. [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Career readiness skills
• Industry exposure
• Design methods
• Theory
• Creative problem solving Projects, activities, etc.: Real world problem based projects Instructional focus: Profession based / Experiential learning
CAPS Creative Design II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: CAPS Creative Design I Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Career readiness skills
• Industry exposure
• Design methods
• Theory
• Creative problem solving Projects, activities, etc.: Real world problem based projects Instructional focus: Profession based / Experiential learning
Music / Media Technology I [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credits Major outcomes:
• Exploration of music / audio technology careers
• Hands-on experience with a variety of equipment and software for electronic music production including: LOGIC Pro, QuickTime Pro, MIDI keyboards, microphones, mixing board, lighting equipment, video cameras and more
Projects, activities, etc.: Audio recording, basic piano technique, songwriting( beats), live performance, animation SFX production Instructional focus: Hands-on and lab activities
Music / Media Technology II- Multimedia [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Music / Media Technology I Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• DSLR camera operation
• iMovie and Adobe Premiere video Production software
• Dragonframe stop motion software
• Camera angle and shot types
• Video editing
• Audio for video Projects, activities, etc.: Video storytelling, silent film, short film, stop motion and music video Instructional focus: Hands-on and lab activities
Music / Media Technology II- Recording and Production [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Music / Media Technology I
Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Advanced beat making
• Music theory
• Live performance
• Sound design and post production
• Continued study of copyright law & career exploration
Projects, activities, etc.: A completed multi-media production Instructional focus: Hands-on and lab activities
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION
CAPS Business Administration I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Profession based learning
• Industry exposure
• Empowered to be independent learners
• Self-discovery and critical thinking skills Projects, activities, etc.: Real world problem based projects Instructional focus: Profession based / Experiential learning
CAPS Business Administration II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: CAPS Business Administration I Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: CAPS One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Profession based learning
• Industry exposure
• Empowered to be independent learners
• Self-discovery and critical thinking skills. Projects, activities, etc.: Real world problem based projects Instructional focus: Profession based / Experiential learning
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