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High School Technology Planning Guide

7500    DESIGN & DRAWING FOR

            PRODUCTION-

            (Project Lead the Way)

Multi-Level   Grades 9-12

            40 Weeks     1.0 Credit

Design & Drawing for Production may be used to fulfill an Art/ Music credit.

All students are encouraged to take this class, male and female.

This course emphasizes creative problem solving, design, and technical drawing.  The course reflects the approaches used in business and industry to design and develop new products.  Students will develop solutions to various design and production problems.  Solutions are researched, sketched, refined, and rendered as technical drawings.  Students will learn design through the combination of traditional drawing, 3-Dimensional Modeling software, as well as hands-on engineering development and production.

7510    CAD I- COMPUTER_AIDED DESIGN

Multi-Level   Grades 9-12

            40 Weeks     1.0 Credit

This course is designed for students who understand the need to be on the cutting edge of technology.  Welcome to the world of computer-aided-design and drawing.  In this course students will develop, design, and create solutions to meet specific design criteria. Using state-of-the-art Solid Works 3-dimensional modeling software, students will produce technical drawings related to the fields of engineering, electronics, architecture, structural drafting, and design. Today, more than ever, businesses are looking for students with current design and drawing skills to enhance their competitive edge.  This class is the answer to that need!

All students are encouraged to take this class, male and female.

7515    CAD II- ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN  

Grades 10 -12

40 Weeks     1.0 Credit                                                                           

Prerequisite: CAD I

·        This course is offered to students who have taken Computer Aided Design I and have learned the basics of SolidWorks 3-Dimensional Modeling Software. CAD II will allow students to build on their knowledge of design and drawing with the computer. Using state of the art 3D modeling software, students will design, draw, and produce advanced models that solve relevant engineering questions.  Students will explore the world of rapid prototyping through the use of 3-dimensional printing.  CAD II graduates will be prepared for college level courses or entry level position in the engineering work world of CAD. 

7520    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAWING

Multi-Level   Grades 9-12

20 Weeks   .5 Credit

• This course is designed to give students an introduction into residential architecture and design.  Students will design, develop, and draw residential structures to meet both specific and open design criteria.  Students use technical drawing equipment to produce floor plans, layouts, house elevations, and site plans.  This course also includes an introduction into the use of architectural CAD (computer-aided- drawing). 

This course is recommended for anyone considering a career in architecture, interior design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), building and construction trades, or real estate.

7525    ARCHITECTURE II-   Advanced Architectural Design & Development 

Grades 10-12

40 Weeks     Credit 1.0  

Prerequisite: Architecture I

·        This course is an extension of Architecture I and builds on the foundations students developed during that class.  Architecture II is a course that focuses on the design and development of advanced architectural principles.  Students use state of the art 3-Dimensional architectural software to design solutions to real world challenges related to the field of architecture.  This class focuses on relevant topics such as:

o       The Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects

o       Project Planning

o       Site Planning

o       Building Design

o       Project Documentation and Presentation

This course is recommended for anyone considering a career in architecture, interior design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), building and construction trades, or real estate.

7530    PRE-ENGINEERING DRAFTING & DESIGN

Multi-level Grades 9-12

20 Weeks   .5 Credit

·        This class is designed to take the learning of engineering concepts and principles to the next level.  Through the use of technical drawing and 3-D computer modeling, students will design, draw, and produce solutions to challenges and problems to communicate design intent. All students can benefit from this class.  However, if you are considering a career in one of the following fields, you should take this class.

·                    Engineering                   CAD Design                 Industry           

·                    Graphic design Art                               Interior Design

·                    Fashion Design Architecture                  Construction

·                    Automotive                   Medicine                                 

·                    Animation                     Municipal/ Government work

All students are encouraged to take this class, male and female.

7535    PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING- P.O.E

Grades 11 and 12 ONLY

40 Weeks Credit 1.0  

Prerequisite: Pre-Engineering Design & Drafting

·        This course builds on the Design, Drawing, Production, and Engineering classes that are the prerequisites for this class.  The goal of this course is to provide an advanced experience in various aspects of engineering for 11^th and 12^th grade students. The course is taught in an engineering laboratory setting providing access to computers, advanced modeling software, fabrication equipment, and various materials. Students will model activities of actual engineers through individual, small group, and large group projects, while using advanced mathematical and scientific theories. Principles of Engineering is designed to provide students with a challenging hands-on-experience.