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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 10, 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 • 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, text- book activities; best practices with current software and equipment; interactive/multimedia 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 78 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 strongly recommended 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 service/management positions, aircraft dis- patchers, and meteorologists benefit from the completion of this exam, for pilots the test is required. With the use of current software and FAA teaching strategies implemented by a Certified Flight Teacher, this course is designed to prepare the student to pass the Federal Aviation written exam [the Knowledge Test]. Successful completion of the class can also earn the students college credit at Minnesota State University Mankato [Articulated credit] 4 credit hours in AVIA 150. Coll Honors Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [STEP, concurrent enrollment with Northland Technical College] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Grade 10 needs to be in the top 10th percentile or a GPA of 3.0 or above. Grades 11 & 12 needs a GPA of 2.5 or above. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Utilize demonstrated concepts with the focus of sUAS methodologies supporting civil aviation, environmental research and law enforcement mission requirements • Research FAA regulations and publications related to flight operations pertaining to unmanned aerial systems (UAS) • Demonstrate accident reporting in accor- dance with FAA requirements • Explain, identify, describe, or demonstrate the areas of operations as outlined in the FAA part 107 Remote Pilot test standards • Explain basic aerodynamic principles and aircraft performance characteristics • Identify aircraft components and systems • Research specific assembly and program- ming documentation for a sUAS • Demonstrate acceptable wiring techniques • Identify unmanned aircraft payloads appro- priate for the applicable system • Assemble a sUAS • Demonstrate safe operation utilizing aeronautical decision making process Instructional Focus: Experiments, project testing and field trips High School Registration Guide

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