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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.
• Mastery in linking workflow photography to final shot manipulation / enhancement using both computer and mobile software [ i. e. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CS6, Adobe Bridge, I-Photo [ or similar ], and Photo Booth [ or similar ], Instagram, Adobe PS Express etc.
• Emphasis will be placed on creativity, and using multiple photographic technologies, including but not limited to DSLR, SLR, Digital Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets.
Instructional Activities: Lab work, photoshoots, both on and off campus, field-trips.
Digital Videography 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 Videography composition, camera positioning, and editing as it applies to the Videography field in both freelance and industry.
• Introduction to Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, and I-Movie [ or similar ] will be integrated with apps available for mobile devices including, but not limited to: I-Movie, Viddy, Directr, etc. for editing of videos.
• Images will be taken with, and technical training will be provided for; DSLR Hybrids, Video Cameras [ both mobile and studio ], Go Pros, Smartphones, and tablets.
Instructional Activities: Shooting videos in various settings on campus, in and out of the lab, and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip.
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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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
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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
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ARTS
Fabric, Apparel, and Design Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Explore all of the careers available in the fabric, apparel and design pathway
• Exposure to a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for fashion, textiles and apparel construction, alteration and repair
• Clothing construction and design Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on experience in construction, pattern selection and design, alter and sustain textile and apparel products Instructional Focus: Business and industry standards, students will be exposed to the latest technology and research taking place in the apparel and design pathway
AC Fashion Merchandising Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Explore the fashion industries as they relate to design and promotion
• Become aware of the many career opportunities that exist in fashion merchandising
• Rights and laws regarding the fashion and cosmetic imports and exports along with ethical issues
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual Merchandising presentation and display, Hands-on design, Field experience Instructional Focus: Project based activities, computer applications and guest speakers
Interior Design and Housing Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Elements, principles of art and design related to housing
• Scale drawings and wall elevations
• Selection and arrangement of furniture
• Accessories Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a design board for various rooms Instructional Focus: Designing functional and attractive living spaces for individual and / or professional use
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