TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Technology offerings address multiple purposes:
1. The introductory classes utilize hands-on activities, which build confidence in the areas of technology. These experiences will help you make better career pathway decisions regarding post-secondary options.
2. If you choose a college career pathway of engineering/ technical prep or trade and industrial prep, then these classes allow you to begin to concentrate in one of the two broad areas of Technology: Physical Technology or Information Technology.
HSMT100 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 1 (an introduction class)
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
In this class students will use tools and machinery to create a series of unique and useable projects. Torches, lathes, drills, and a sandblaster are among the machines that students will use to change steel, sheet metal, wood, and other material into finished products. This class is very active and will challenge a student’s ability to create things with their hands.
Work Environment Safety
Technical Communications
Tool Technology
Materials Technology
Machine Technology
Process Technology
Project Development
HSMT200 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Manufacturing Technology 1
Building upon what students have learned in Manufacturing Tech 1, this class will give students many new skills and abilities. CNC design, welding, and advanced machining are just a few of the new skills students will learn while constructing a toolbox, bench stool, and soft tip dart set.
HSMT300 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 3
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Manufacturing Technology 2
This advanced technology class allows you to build your confidence and skill through technical research and advanced equipment and processes. You may repeat this class for credit.
HSPT100 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 (an introduction class)
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
In this class you will make several unique and useable projects you create, design and build yourself including things like coasters, pens, CO2 cars and a basic woodworking project. This class is very hands-on. You will use technical machines, computer aided drawing, computer aided machining, laser engraving, a wind tunnel and other machines allowing you to design and test your ideas during the building process.
Unit 1 - Work Environment Safety
Unit 2 - Computer Aided Drafting
Unit 3 - Tool Technology
Unit 4 - Materials Technology
Unit 5 - Machine Technology
Unit 6 - Processes Technology
Unit 7 - Project Development
HSPT200 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Production Technology 1
Building upon what you learned in Prod. Tech.1, this class brings it all together. You can develop your creativity and skills by doing hands on work including advanced computer aided machining, laser engraving and challenging cabinet making techniques. You will leave this class with a beautiful Mantel Clock that you’ll be proud of for the rest of your life.
Unit 1 - Work Environment Safety
Unit 2 - Computer Aided Drafting
Unit 3 - Tool Technology
Unit 4 - Materials Technology
Unit 5 - Machine Technology
Unit 6 - Processes Technology
Unit 7 - Project Development
HSPT300 (or HSPT400) PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 (or 4)
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Production Technology 2
“I can build that.” You will be able to say this about any piece of furniture by the end of this class. Your creative genius can go nuts because you now have the skills and experience to design and build anything you can imagine. It’s awesome to be able to say “I built that hutch, I built that night stand, I built that _______” (fill in your project). This class is repeatable for credit. (This means you can build a whole house full of furniture).
Unit 1 - Work Environment Safety
Unit 2 - Computer Aided Drafting
Unit 3 - Tool Technology
Unit 4 - Materials Technology
Unit 5 - Machine Technology
Unit 6 - Processes Technology
Unit 7 - Project Development
HSIT100 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1 (an introduction class -- includes computer aided drafting)
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Through a series of hands-on activities and computer integrated instruction you will be introduced to a majority of the computer graphic design areas. The advancements of technology, as well as the stunning acceleration of computer software makes it necessary to offer all students an introduction to computer basics and networking, computer imaging, computer aided drafting, digital media creation and presentation from burning CD’s to movie DVD’s, electronic communication, multimedia authoring, architecture, web page design, animation of several types, along with experiencing various graphics mediums (2d paper to 3d objects). You will experience various hands-on computer usages with up to date software like SolidWorks, Softplan, the Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, Pinnacle Video, MacroMedia including Dreamweaver, Flash and Director, Roland Sign making, Tajma Embroidery, Emco WinCAM CNC, Microsoft Word to Publisher, Intel Video Conferencing, HP Scan Imaging software and all with a heavy emphasis on Career Exploration. After this class, you can choose from one of two different Computer Graphics 2 classes depending on your broad area of interest.
Unit 1 - Computer Basics
Unit 2 - Computer Graphic Design
Unit 3 Digital & Multimedia Presentation
Unit 4 - CAD Fundamentals (Mechanical)
Unit 5 CAD Fundamentals (Architectural & Interior Design)
Unit 6 - Electronic Communication
HSIT200 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2 – DIGITAL MEDIA
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1
This class is a continuation from Computer Graphics 1 and is designed to explore concepts that time did not permit. The emphasis is on the Digital Graphic Design areas to offer those students interested in graphics an opportunity to more fully explore all of the Digital Graphics areas that were introduced in the first class. You may be interested in digital image creation and editing, multimedia authoring, animation, embroidery, sign making, packaging or other areas of computer graphics. With demonstrations and online computer instruction you will explore and gain skills with several of the graphics software programs that you were introduced to in the first class. Instruction will emphasize Digital Design from packaging to 3d graphics, Digital Media Manipulation from digital still images to movie video/audio and animation, Digital Media Authoring from multi media to web design, and a small amount Digital Photo Realistic Rendering with CAD. You may take the other Computer Graphics 2 class after this one.
Unit 1 -Digital Design Graphics
Unit 2 -Digital Media Creation & Manipulation
Unit 3 -Digital Media Authoring
Unit 4 -Product Design & CAD
HSIT250 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2 – CAD (Computer Aided Drafting – Mechanical/Architectural)
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1
This class is a continuation from Computer Graphics 1 and is designed to explore concepts that time did not permit. The emphasis is on Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) which offers those students interested in CAD, Technical Design, or Engineering an opportunity to more fully explore all of the Mechanical and Architectural areas that were introduced in the first class. You may be interested in either 3d or 2d mechanical or architectural Computer Aided Drafting, landscape or interior design, animation, image rendering or other areas of computer graphics. With demonstrations and online computer instruction you will explore and gain skills with several of the CAD graphics software programs that you were introduced to in the first class although, mainly SolidWorks and SoftPlan. Instruction will emphasize mechanical CAD from 3d parts and assemblies, 2d drawings and part analysis to product photo renderings and animations. Also, offering architectural CAD from plans and pictorials to interior and landscape design. You may take Computer Graphics 3&4-CAD class after this one or go on to Computer Graphics 3&4-CAD.
Unit 1 - Mechanical CAD
Unit 2 - Architectural CAD
Unit 3 - Design Analysis
Unit 4 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
HSIT300 (or HSIT400) COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3 (or 4) – CAD
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 2 – CAD
This advanced graphics technology class is for those interested in advanced graphic design of CAD-mechanical or architectural areas explored in the second level class. Potential technicians, architects, graphics designers, animators, CAD designers, engineers, technicians or any technical career student will learn with the industry standard software. During the class you will choose an area of concentration, write your learning objectives and pursue learning activities that best meet your objectives. You will create CAD 3d pictorial renderings, computer animations, visual presentations, various CAD drawings and images, or learn to communicate with CNC machines as your interest’s dictate. You will take advantage of the self-paced online instruction and lessons to learn the concepts in your interest area. You may repeat this class for credit.
Unit 1 – Research
Unit 2 – Application
Unit 3 – Evaluation
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