Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2019-20

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 land- scape 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 Art Technology I [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [Satisfies the arts graduation requirement] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Work with Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphic design projects • Apply the elements and principles of design to projects • Learn historical overview, industry used computer accessories, common applica- tions, basic design principles, layout and advertising concepts, typographical creativity, and common tools. • Explore industry related career and college options • Give students necessary skills to create and design graphics for a variety of different projects. Instructional Focus: Lab work, skill tutorials; best practices with current software and equipment Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Art Technology II [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [Satisfies the arts graduation requirement] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Art Technology I and/or teacher recommendation Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Work with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dragon Frame to create Graphic Design Projects, 3-D Package Designs, and Stop Motion Animation 82 • Apply the elements and principles of design to projects • The student will be exposed to Adobe Creative Suite and software currently being used in the industry and through lectures and projects will explore the role of the interactive designer in the production of different types of multimedia. • Explore industry related career and college options Instructional Focus: Lab work, skill tutorials, textbook activities; best practices with current software and equipment; interactive/multime- dia focus Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA 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 equip- ment and software for electronic music produc- tion including: LOGIC Pro, QuickTime Pro, MIDI keyboards, microphones, Mixing Board, light- ing 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 • i Movie 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 ENGINEERING CAREERS Aviation Technology 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: • Explore careers in aviation • Physics and math principles as related to aviation • Testing conducted to private pilot standards Projects, Activities, etc.: Students are given the opportunity to explore careers in aviation including pilot, air traffic control, aviation main- tenance, airport management, and aeronautical engineering Instructional Focus: Hands-on simulations, guest speakers and field trips Honors Aviation Technology II - Private Pilot Knowledge Certification [STEP only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Aviation Tech- nology I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit [successful completion can earn 4.0 college credits] Major Outcomes: • In compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations • Aerodynamics • Meteorology • Aircraft Performance • Weight and Balance • Cross Country flight planning and simulation • Testing and Certification to Federal Aviation Administration Standards Projects, Activities, etc.: Flight Simulation – Students are given the opportunity to receive Certified Flight Teacher sign off to take the Private Pilot Knowledge test Instructional Focus: This course offers students the opportunity to obtain their Private Pilot Knowledge Certificate [written]. Pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation mechanics, airport High School Registration Guide

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