GRADES 9-12 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Product Design 1 (Grades 9-12)
This course will provide an overview of the design and problem-solving process by incorporating hands-on activities to promote creativity and teamwork. Students will have the opportunity to experience all areas of technology, including, but not limited to: Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology and Materials Technologies. Through the activities in this course, students will develop a comprehension of technological processes and systems from which further study can develop. Instruction will encompass work in all aspects of technology and may be team taught by the technology education staff.
Product Design 2 (Grades 10-12)
Students will consider advanced topics of design and manufacturing. A large emphasis is placed on the process of planning for production through the use of various technologies including, but not limited to, CAD (both 2D and 3D), CNC equipment and traditional manufacturing methods. This course will provide a solid background for further study in Engineering Technology. Prerequisite: Wood 1, Wood 2, Metal Fabrication, or Product Design 1.
CNC Fabrication (Computer Numerical Control Fabrication (Grades 10-12)
This course applies principles of Computer Numerical Controlled Technology. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in CAD and Product Design courses. Students will use CNC equipment to produce physical prototypes of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of automation as used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included.
Engineering Graphics Technology (.5 credit) (Grades 10-12)
This course is designed with the future engineering technology student in mind. Opportunity to practice and apply two- and three-dimensional drawing techniques will be provided. Students will learn techniques and procedures used to design products and communicate with geometry. A series of design problems, aligned with activities of the engineering course, will provide the foundation for this course. This course will provide a fast-paced look at the design behind the engineering as well as the communication between the design and production phase of industry.
Engineering Technology (2 credits - Full-year course) (Grades 11-12)
The Engineering Technology course is a full-year, hands-on course targeted for those students interested in a career in engineering technology. This project-based learning course will develop problem-solving skills via science and technology applications. Historical perspectives of technological development and career education in the fields of engineering and engineering technology will also be emphasized. Developing cooperative learning and technical communication skills will be a vital part of this course. This course will work cooperatively with the H Fundamentals of Engineering course. Science Prerequisite: Students should have successfully completed Chemistry.
Computer-Aided Drawing and Design 1 (Grades 9-12) Dual Enrollment (DRA 110 and/or 115)
This course is designed to explore the world of drafting and design communication. Through manual drawing and computer-aided design software (CAD), the students will learn different techniques and procedures to create designs and to communicate with geometry. A series of design problems, dealing with basic geometric shapes, orthographic projection, and pictorial drawings will be the foundation for this course. The entire course is built around the importance of communicating precise, accurate messages between the design and production phase of industry.
Computer-Aided Drawing and Design 2 (Grades 10-12) Dual Enrollment (DRA 215)
This course is designed to further explore the world of drafting and design, covering three-dimensional (3D) drawing fundamentals. It examines the 3D capabilities of the latest and most sophisticated release of Autodesk products to date. For many years, designers have been taught to think spatially yet have only been trained to draw two-dimensionally. With 3D CAD software, this is no longer the case. Specific topics include an overview of UCS, 3D drawing and editing, and constructing wire frames. The course teaches commands needed to produce construction planes, 3D faces, 3D solid models and multiple 3D views. Additional discussions include using blocks, layers, mouse and keyboard editing for 3D geometric creation. Students will also create complex computer models to render, shade, and animate. Animations will be in the form of walk-through or detail and assembly designs. Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drawing and Design 1.
3D Animation and Digital Media 1 (Grades 9-12)
Computer 3D modeling and animation are powerful tools for the communication of ideas, information and feelings. They are increasingly applied to television graphics, film special effects, visualization in architecture and product design. This course will develop and expand the theory and practice of 2D and 3D animation technologies. Students enrolled in 3D Animation and Digital Media 1 will have the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of animation technology; included is the creation and publication of 2D and 3D digital stills and animation media. A broad array of software will be utilized throughout the semester, including (but not limited to) 3D Studio VIZ, Dreamweaver, Indesign, Imageready, Photoshop, and Autodesk Inventor.
3D Animation and Digital Media 2 (Grades 10-12)
This course will provide an additional opportunity for students to experience the creation of high-quality animations. Specific attention will be paid to character generation, visual effects, material applications and the development of animated P.S.A.'s (Public Service Announcements). The ultimate goal of the class will be the production of an animated short film and similar introductory projects. Prerequisite: 3D Animation and Digital Media 1.
Architectural Drawing and Design (Grades 9-12)
This course is designed to explore the world of architectural drawing and design. Through manual drawing techniques and computer-aided drafting software (CAD), the student will develop an understanding of the various processes employed to create and to communicate with geometry. Students will work through a series of design problems, while developing working drawings for residential construction. The language of architecture and the construction process and principles will be examined. Work will be completed on CAD stations as availability allows. Students will also have the opportunity to work on a 3-Dimensional software package working in virtual space. The entire course is built around the importance of communicating between the design phase and the production and/or the construction phase.
Real Estate Principles (.5 credit) (Grades 9-12)
This course provides students with knowledge and skills needed to make an informed decision when purchasing a home. The course will cover the financial aspects of real estate investment and the practical aspects of home ownership. Activities will include exploration of potential investments on the Internet, visits to model homes, and study of the fundamentals of housing construction and maintenance. We will also explore the requirements and potential for a real estate career. This course is taught in conjunction with the Business & Information Technology Department.
Robotics Design, Build and Program (Grades 9-12)
Robotics Design, Build and Program is taught using VEX robots as well as the robotics club's (previous year) robot to teach students logic and problem solving with an entertaining approach. This course combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a very current field to solve challenges provided by the instructors. Using a variety of tools and techniques, students will design, create, debug, and implement a functional robot to accomplish specific tasks autonomously as well as in a remote-control mode. For more information about Robotics at PWHS, see Mr. Yeagle or Mr. Kumfert or search youtube.com for PW Robotics.